Ayris Surname
Approximately 852 people bear this surname
Ayris Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the son of the heir.' No doubt a variant of Ayre or Eyre, which see, with the patronymic s suffixed, as in Jones, Simmons, Roberts, &c. Therefore literally 'the son of the heir.' My first instance seems to set the matter at rest.
Read More About This SurnameAyris Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 532 | 1:104,733 | 10,973 |
| United States | 96 | 1:3,775,614 | 208,022 |
| Australia | 92 | 1:293,432 | 25,879 |
| Russia | 34 | 1:4,238,913 | 201,756 |
| New Zealand | 29 | 1:156,149 | 17,650 |
| Wales | 18 | 1:171,918 | 11,581 |
| Scotland | 14 | 1:382,416 | 16,471 |
| Canada | 13 | 1:2,834,276 | 161,175 |
| Brazil | 7 | 1:30,582,047 | 441,004 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1:18,059,235 | 248,362 |
| Sweden | 2 | 1:4,923,378 | 241,212 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 1:17,682,496 | 204,010 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1:77,821,422 | 191,047 |
| Belarus | 1 | 1:9,501,059 | 159,228 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Azerbaijan | 1 | 1:9,649,122 | 47,873 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1:32,153,183 | 60,828 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 150 | 1:162,502 | 13,995 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 34 | 1:1,477,020 | 79,266 |
Ayris (331) may also be a first name.
Ayris Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the son of the heir.' No doubt a variant of Ayre or Eyre, which see, with the patronymic s suffixed, as in Jones, Simmons, Roberts, &c. Therefore literally 'the son of the heir.' My first instance seems to set the matter at rest.
John fil. Aer, Salop, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Henry Ayer, Lincolnshire, ibid.
'This year (1510) was Thomas Ayers, priest, of Norwich, burnt at Eccles': History of Norfolk.
1582. John Ayer and Alice Moyle: Marriage Lic. (London).
AIRRES: Robert Airres in Siministoun, 1692 (Peebles CR.).
“Heir” in Old French (Eir). Also from place name Ayr, in Scotland.
Local. Derived from a river, town, and district of the same name in Scotland. Air, Gaelic. Derivation uncertain. It may come from Jar, west—the course in which the river runs; or Air, slaughter, the place of battle. The Celtic Aer, and the Welsh Awyr, signify, radically, to open, expand or flow clearly; to shoot or radiate. In Thorpe's catalogue of the deeds of Battle Abbey, we find the following legendary account of this name:
"Ayres, formerly Eyre. The first of this family was named Truelove, one of the followers of William the Conqueror. At the battle of Hastings, Duke William was flung from his horse, and his helmet beaten into his face, which Truelove observing, pulled off, and horsed him again. The duke told him 'Thou shalt hereafter from Truelove be called Eyre (or Air), because thou hast given me the air I breathe. ' After the battle, the Duke, on inquiry respecting him, found him severely wounded (his leg and thigh having been struck off); he ordered him the utmost care, and on his recovery, gave him lands in Derby, in reward for his services, and the leg and thigh in armor, cut off, for his crest; an honorary badge yet worn by all the Eyres in England."
Ayris Demographics
Average Ayris Salary in
United States
$44,581 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Ayris Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Ayris Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Ayris (Hindi: आयरिस, Marathi: आयिरस, Russian: Айрис) is more commonly found in England than any other country or territory. It can appear as a variant:. Click here for other possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Ayris? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 409,925th most frequently used last name on a worldwide basis, borne by around 1 in 8,553,458 people. The surname is primarily found in Europe, where 69 percent of Ayris live; 66 percent live in Northern Europe and 66 percent live in British Isles. Ayris is also the 481,336th most frequently held first name throughout the world It is held by 331 people.
It is most numerous in England, where it is held by 532 people, or 1 in 104,733. In England it is primarily found in: Oxfordshire, where 12 percent reside, Greater London, where 12 percent reside and Buckinghamshire, where 11 percent reside. Other than England this surname exists in 22 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 11 percent reside and Australia, where 11 percent reside.
Ayris Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Ayris has changed over time. In England the share of the population with the surname expanded 355 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it expanded 282 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Ayris Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Ayris last name are 35.58% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 82.35% being registered with the political party.
The amount Ayris earn in different countries varies somewhat. In United States they earn 3.32% more than the national average, earning $44,581 USD per year and in Canada they earn 11.16% less than the national average, earning $44,138 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Ayris Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ayris in the Hindi language | ||
| आयरिस | ayarisa | - |
| Ayris in the Marathi language | ||
| आयिरस | ayirasa | - |
| Ayris in the Russian language | ||
| Айрис | ajris | - |
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