Ayr Surname
Approximately 5,361 people bear this surname
Ayr Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from an official title. or nick, 'the heir.' It is curious to note that while Ayre is the almost universal English form (saving Eyre), Ayer is equally universal in the United States. For early and other instances, v.
Read More About This SurnameAyr Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4,926 | 1:155,718 | 9,756 |
| United States | 105 | 1:3,451,990 | 194,849 |
| Indonesia | 102 | 1:1,296,561 | 90,231 |
| Italy | 46 | 1:1,329,493 | 77,702 |
| Scotland | 43 | 1:124,507 | 7,876 |
| Iran | 37 | 1:2,075,203 | 73,016 |
| Argentina | 30 | 1:1,424,780 | 80,162 |
| Afghanistan | 15 | 1:2,143,546 | 15,005 |
| Thailand | 10 | 1:7,063,834 | 426,148 |
| Bulgaria | 6 | 1:1,163,151 | 37,744 |
| New Zealand | 6 | 1:754,720 | 41,661 |
| Taiwan | 6 | 1:3,907,458 | 23,065 |
| Australia | 4 | 1:6,748,925 | 181,100 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 1:2,290,568 | 60,372 |
| Brazil | 3 | 1:71,358,111 | 770,017 |
| England | 2 | 1:27,859,030 | 389,889 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| Bahrain | 1 | 1:1,348,608 | 10,432 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1:5,507,703 | 47,049 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Sudan | 1 | 1:37,510,195 | 14,259 |
| Syria | 1 | 1:19,301,022 | 22,457 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1 | 1:8,153,717 | 181,784 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1:77,821,422 | 191,047 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| Mexico | 1 | 1:124,126,205 | 103,776 |
| Jamaica | 1 | 1:2,869,947 | 13,896 |
| Armenia | 1 | 1:2,930,180 | 22,770 |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 1:23,071,232 | 76,679 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1:47,774,072 | 44,230 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 25 | 1:177,195 | 8,871 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 64 | 1:58,488 | 3,746 |
| England | 20 | 1:1,218,768 | 44,985 |
| Guernsey | 3 | 1:10,885 | 1,562 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 32 | 1:1,569,334 | 83,036 |
Ayr (640) may also be a first name.
Ayr Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from an official title. or nick, 'the heir.' It is curious to note that while Ayre is the almost universal English form (saving Eyre), Ayer is equally universal in the United States. For early and other instances, v. Ayres and Eyre.
Roger le Havre, or Eyre, or Ayer, Norfolk, 1264: History of Norfolk.
1583. Humphrey Mercer and Katherine Ayer: Marriage Lic. (London).
1757. Married — Francis Lee and Ann Ayre: St. George, Hanover Square.
(1) Robert Air of Hedreslawe was rentaller of the mill of Hedreslawe in 1281 (Bain, II, 196). Johan Ayr of Aytone, Berwickshire, rendered homage, 1296 (ibid., II, p. 206). Thomas Ayre was provost of Kintore, 1331 (ER., I, p. 356), Elyas Ayr witnessed a charter by Robert de Lamberton, 1336 (Raine, 230), and in 1401 Richard Ayre made a wadset of part of the lands of Kinnaird to Duthac de Carnegie (Southesk, p. 719). Michael Ayr appears as a witness in Brechin, 1450 (REB., II, 83), and the surname of Air subsisted in the parish of Farnell until 1851, when the last of the name (an unmarried woman) died at an advanced age (Jervise, LL., p. 239). The lands of William Ayr or Air in the lordship of Dunbar are mentioned in 1522 and again in 1535 (Home, p. 32, 35), and the lands of a later William Air in the Merse are mentioned in 1580 (ER., XXI, p. 65). Janet Air in Brechin, 1583, and Patrick Air in Panbryde parish, 1675 (Brechin). John Aire in Coldstream, 1780 (Lauder). Perhaps same as Eyre, which see. (2) Of local origin from the royal burgh of Ayr. Reginald of Ayr was clerk in Ayr, 1287 (Bain, II, p. 89). Albinus or Aubinus de Are had a charter of "unam obulatam terre que vocatur Cercnokenculrath et Autitigille cum pertinenciis" from Robert I between 1315—21 (RMS., I, 49). Walterus de Are, clericus Glasguensis diocesis, notary public, 1399 (Pollok, I, p. 138). Dogall de Are witnessed the sale of a tenement in Glasgow, 1430 (LCD., p. 246). Richard Air was bookbinder in Glasgow, 1432 (REG., p. 335). compare Eyre.
Mr. Ferguson thinks this name may be from Old High German, aro, ar, Old Norse ari, an eagle. It is rather from Ayr, cap. of Ayrshire, Scotland.
Ayr Demographics
Ayr Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Ayr Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Ayr Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Ayr (Hindi: आयर्) occurs most in India. It may also occur in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Ayr? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 89,503rd most frequently held family name on a worldwide basis It is held by around 1 in 1,359,363 people. The last name occurs mostly in Asia, where 95 percent of Ayr live; 93 percent live in South Asia and 92 percent live in Indo-South Asia. Ayr is also the 328,833rd most common forename world-wide, held by 640 people.
The surname Ayr is most frequently held in India, where it is carried by 4,926 people, or 1 in 155,718. In India Ayr is primarily concentrated in: Haryana, where 90 percent are found, Chandigarh, where 6 percent are found and Uttar Pradesh, where 4 percent are found. Aside from India it is found in 31 countries. It also occurs in The United States, where 2 percent are found and Indonesia, where 2 percent are found.
Ayr Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Ayr has changed over time. In The United States the number of people carrying the Ayr last name expanded 328 percent between 1880 and 2014; in Scotland it declined 33 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in England it declined 90 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Ayr Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those holding the Ayr last name is predominantly Anglican (56%) in Ireland.
In The United States Ayr are 26.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 80% being registered with the political party.
Ayr earn somewhat more than the average income. In United States they earn 7.78% more than the national average, earning $46,505 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayar | 86 | 24,104 | / |
| Ayer | 86 | 13,698 | / |
| Ayre | 86 | 7,533 | / |
| Ayor | 86 | 6,695 | / |
| Ayur | 86 | 272 | / |
| Ayir | 86 | 182 | / |
| Hayr | 86 | 87 | / |
| Gayr | 86 | 61 | / |
| Ayyr | 86 | 23 | / |
| Aayr | 86 | 16 | / |
| Aiyr | 86 | 6 | / |
| Aysr | 86 | 2 | / |
| Ajyr | 86 | 1 | / |
| Ayrd | 86 | 1 | / |
| Ayrz | 86 | 1 | / |
| Ar | 80 | 65,875 | / |
| Yr | 80 | 510 | / |
| Ahyar | 75 | 7,361 | / |
| Aayre | 75 | 7,194 | / |
| Gayer | 75 | 6,250 | / |
| Hayer | 75 | 5,847 | / |
| Gayar | 75 | 5,677 | / |
| Ayasr | 75 | 3,419 | / |
| Ayare | 75 | 2,354 | / |
| Ayour | 75 | 1,963 | / |
| Hayre | 75 | 1,952 | / |
| Hayir | 75 | 1,812 | / |
| Ayere | 75 | 1,321 | / |
| Hayar | 75 | 1,254 | / |
| Ağyar | 75 | 1,148 | / |
| Ayerh | 75 | 1,125 | / |
| Gayir | 75 | 915 | / |
| Ayure | 75 | 844 | / |
| Ayuur | 75 | 800 | / |
| Ayard | 75 | 505 | / |
| Ayhar | 75 | 317 | / |
| Ayore | 75 | 273 | / |
| Gayur | 75 | 256 | / |
| Ayire | 75 | 201 | / |
| Hayur | 75 | 159 | / |
| Ayier | 75 | 126 | / |
| Ayeer | 75 | 118 | / |
| Ayoor | 75 | 104 | / |
| Auyer | 75 | 86 | / |
| Ayırt | 75 | 84 | / |
| Ağyer | 75 | 54 | / |
| Gayor | 75 | 47 | / |
| Hayor | 75 | 38 | / |
| Ahyer | 75 | 27 | / |
| Ayaur | 75 | 16 | / |
| Ayreh | 75 | 16 | / |
| Ayarr | 75 | 9 | / |
| Ayior | 75 | 9 | / |
| Gayár | 75 | 8 | / |
| Ayyor | 75 | 4 | / |
| Aiyor | 75 | 4 | / |
| Ayart | 75 | 4 | / |
| Auyar | 75 | 3 | / |
| Haiyr | 75 | 3 | / |
| Haytr | 75 | 3 | / |
| Aiyre | 75 | 2 | / |
| Ahyre | 75 | 2 | / |
| Ayerd | 75 | 2 | / |
| D'Ayr | 75 | 2 | / |
| Ahyor | 75 | 2 | / |
| Awyor | 75 | 2 | / |
| Hayır | 75 | 2 | / |
| Ayorh | 75 | 2 | / |
| Hayrd | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ayrre | 75 | 1 | / |
| Aysre | 75 | 1 | / |
| Auyor | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ayerr | 75 | 1 | / |
| Gayır | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ayirh | 75 | 1 | / |
| Hayrr | 75 | 1 | / |
| Hayjr | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ahayr | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ayerz | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ayarp | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ahhyr | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ayhir | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ayrth | 75 | 1 | / |
| Gaiyr | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ayher | 75 | 0 | / |
| Ayert | 75 | 0 | / |
| Air | 67 | 28,402 | / |
| Are | 67 | 20,472 | / |
| Har | 67 | 17,511 | / |
| Art | 67 | 15,374 | / |
| Gar | 67 | 13,414 | / |
| Ard | 67 | 10,503 | / |
| Yor | 67 | 9,068 | / |
| Arp | 67 | 7,641 | / |
| Asr | 67 | 6,846 | / |
| Aar | 67 | 4,005 | / |
| Yer | 67 | 2,913 | / |
| Aer | 67 | 2,198 | / |
| Arh | 67 | 1,978 | / |
| Ahr | 67 | 1,933 | / |
| Aur | 67 | 1,863 | / |
| Arz | 67 | 1,851 | / |
| Arr | 67 | 1,039 | / |
| Ear | 67 | 544 | / |
| Gahayr | 67 | 522 | / |
| Yhr | 67 | 483 | / |
| Hayere | 67 | 452 | / |
| Hayart | 67 | 376 | / |
| Ajr | 67 | 360 | / |
| Hayare | 67 | 198 | / |
| Gaheyr | 67 | 197 | / |
| Hayour | 67 | 162 | / |
| Hayard | 67 | 156 | / |
| Yir | 67 | 143 | / |
| Atr | 67 | 133 | / |
| Yre | 67 | 114 | / |
| Gayoor | 67 | 95 | / |
| Ayrova | 67 | 78 | / |
| Ayeere | 67 | 66 | / |
| Ysr | 67 | 42 | / |
| Ağyurt | 67 | 41 | / |
| Yrp | 67 | 37 | / |
| Hyr | 67 | 37 | / |
| Ayorhe | 67 | 35 | / |
| Hayreh | 67 | 31 | / |
| Yrr | 67 | 31 | / |
| Ayırır | 67 | 28 | / |
| Ahayar | 67 | 20 | / |
| Ytr | 67 | 18 | / |
| Hayher | 67 | 15 | / |
| Hayure | 67 | 13 | / |
| Yrz | 67 | 12 | / |
| Hayert | 67 | 11 | / |
| Yrh | 67 | 11 | / |
| Arı | 67 | 10 | / |
| Oyr | 67 | 9 | / |
| Hayire | 67 | 8 | / |
| Uyr | 67 | 8 | / |
| Hayhre | 67 | 7 | / |
| Yrd | 67 | 7 | / |
| Jyr | 67 | 5 | / |
| Hahyar | 67 | 4 | / |
| Ayhire | 67 | 4 | / |
| Ahyare | 67 | 4 | / |
| Hayère | 67 | 4 | / |
| Yrt | 67 | 4 | / |
| Eyr | 67 | 2 | / |
| Ayourd | 67 | 2 | / |
| Hauyer | 67 | 2 | / |
| Gayyor | 67 | 2 | / |
| Arì | 67 | 2 | / |
| Gayuor | 67 | 2 | / |
| Ayerre | 67 | 2 | / |
| Hayeer | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hayhur | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hayord | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hayore | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ayorth | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ayoure | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gayarh | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gayerh | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gaiyor | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gayher | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gayeer | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hayier | 67 | 1 | / |
| Yår | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hahyer | 67 | 1 | / |
| D'Ayer | 67 | 1 | / |
| Auyert | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ayirre | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ayhour | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ağr | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ayusre | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ayerhe | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ayarth | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gayhar | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ayhard | 67 | 0 | / |
| Gayhor | 67 | 0 | / |
Ayr Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ayr in the Hindi language | ||
| आयर् | ayar | 99.89 |
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