Hires
Hires Meaning & Origin
About Hires
The surname Hires is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hyre," meaning "hire" or "wage." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked for wages or as a hired laborer. The name Hires may have been given to individuals who were employed on a temporary basis or who were paid for their services rather than being landowners or having a specific trade. Over time, the surname Hires became hereditary and passed down through generations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hires is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hires: 1,586
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 17691
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.54
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hires based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hires in Braille
Here's how to represent Hires in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hires using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Hires using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
