Squire

Squire Meaning & Origin

About Squire
The surname Squire is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "esquier," meaning "shield-bearer" or "squire." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who served as a knight's attendant or shield-bearer. Over time, the surname Squire became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with the knightly class or their role as a squire. Today, the surname Squire is relatively uncommon but can still be found among English-speaking populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Squire: 5,349
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,363
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.81

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SGA
🔊 Soundex
S2060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K W AY1 R
🌐 IPA
/skwaɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Squire in Braille

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

The name Squire in braille

How to sign the name Squire using Sign Language

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

The name Squire in sign language

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