About Measures
The surname Measures is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "measure," which referred to a standard unit of length or capacity. As a surname, Measures likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in measuring or assessing quantities, such as a surveyor or an official responsible for ensuring accurate weights and measures. It may also have been a nickname for someone who was precise or meticulous in their actions or had a reputation for fairness and accuracy.
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The surname Measures is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Measures 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 Measures is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Measures in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Measures using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.