Myres

Myres Meaning & Origin

About Myres
The surname Myres is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "mýrr," meaning "marsh" or "bog." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near or in a marshy area. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Myers or Meyers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Myres: 1,172
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,095
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Myres 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 Myres is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 R Z
🌐 IPA
/maɪrz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Myres in Braille

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

The name Myres in braille

How to sign the name Myres using Sign Language

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

The name Myres in sign language

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