Squires

Squires Meaning & Origin

About Squires
The surname Squires is of English origin and is derived from the medieval term "squire," which referred to a young nobleman or knight-in-training. The name was originally given as a nickname or occupational name to someone who served as a squire, assisting a knight. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. The name Squires signifies a connection to the noble class and the chivalric traditions of the Middle Ages.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Squires: 14,045
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2574
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.76

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SGA
🔊 Soundex
S20602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K W AY1 ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/skwaɪərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Squires in Braille

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

The name Squires in braille

How to sign the name Squires using Sign Language

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

The name Squires in sign language

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