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.
The surname Squire is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Squire in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.