Ayrs Surname
Approximately 32 people bear this surname
Ayrs 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 SurnameAyrs Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 28 | 1:12,944,962 | 483,512 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 1:97,546,262 | 29,669 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5 | 1:885,973 | 23,404 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 20 | 1:1,218,768 | 44,985 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 117 | 1:429,220 | 31,367 |
Ayrs 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.).
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."
Ayrs Demographics
Average Ayrs Salary in
United States
$41,508 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Ayrs Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Ayrs Come From? nationality or country of origin
Ayrs (Russian: Айрс) is most common in The United States. It may appear as:. Click here for further possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Ayrs? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 3,485,539th most widespread family name at a global level, borne by around 1 in 227,735,810 people. This surname is predominantly found in The Americas, where 84 percent of Ayrs reside; 84 percent reside in North America and 84 percent reside in Anglo-North America.
The surname Ayrs is most widespread in The United States, where it is carried by 28 people, or 1 in 12,944,962. In The United States Ayrs is primarily found in: Washington, where 43 percent are found, South Carolina, where 14 percent are found and California, where 11 percent are found. Aside from The United States it is found in 4 countries. It also occurs in England, where 3 percent are found and Ethiopia, where 3 percent are found.
Ayrs Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Ayrs has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people bearing the Ayrs last name fell 76 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in England it fell 95 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Ayrs Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those carrying the Ayrs surname is predominantly Catholic (100%) in Ireland.
Ayrs earn marginally less than the average income. In United States they earn 3.8% less than the national average, earning $41,508 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Ayrs Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ayrs in the Russian language | ||
| Айрс | ajrs | - |
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