About Queer
The surname Queer is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "queer," meaning "strange" or "odd," and may have been a nickname given to someone who was considered eccentric or peculiar. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of the surname "Quire," which originated from the Old English word "cweorn," meaning "mill." In this case, it might have been an occupational name for someone who worked at or lived near a mill. The exact meaning of the surname Queer would depend on its specific origin and context.
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The surname Queer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Queer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Queer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Queer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.