About Weir
The surname Weir is of Scottish origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "wer," meaning "a dam or fish trap," or from the Old Norse word "veir," meaning "a wire or fence." As a surname, Weir likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a dam or fish trap, or as an occupational name for someone who worked as a fisherman or a fish trap maker. It could also have been a nickname for someone who was thin or wiry.
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The surname Weir is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Weir 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 Weir is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Weir in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Weir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.