Eyres

Eyres Meaning & Origin

About Eyres
The surname Eyres is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "eyre," meaning "heir" or "heir apparent." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was expected to inherit or succeed to a particular position or property. Over time, the surname Eyres became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often denoting a family's status or connection to inheritance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Eyres is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Eyres: 246
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,788
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eyres based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Eyres is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 R Z
🌐 IPA
/eyres*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eyres in Braille

Here's how to represent Eyres in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Eyres in braille

How to sign the name Eyres using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Eyres using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Eyres in sign language

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