About Shires
The surname Shires is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shire," meaning a division or administrative area. It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or was associated with a shire or county. The name Shires may also have been used as a topographical surname for someone who lived near a boundary or border. Overall, the surname Shires signifies a connection to a specific geographic location or administrative division.
The surname Shires is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shires 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 Shires is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shires in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shires using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.