Squier

Squier Meaning & Origin

About Squier
The surname Squier is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "esquier," meaning "squire" or "shield-bearer." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who served as a squire, a knight's attendant or shield-bearer. Over time, the surname Squier has evolved to represent a person of noble or knightly rank, or someone who held a position of authority or responsibility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Squier: 2,007
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14787
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
SGA
🔊 Soundex
S206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K W AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/skwaɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', 'SKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Squier in Braille

The image below is how to represent Squier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Squier in braille

How to sign the name Squier using Sign Language

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

The name Squier in sign language

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