How common is the Ayer surname?

There are approximately 5,200 people with the surname Ayer in the United States.

Are there Ayer soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 209 soldiers with the Ayer surname appear in Civil War records.

Ayer

Q: What does the surname Ayer mean?

The surname Ayer means "From the town of Ayr in Scotland or a person from that region.". It is of Scottish/English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

From the town of Ayr in Scotland or a person from that region.

Etymology

Derived from Ayr, a town in southwestern Scotland, with the suffix '-er' indicating a person from that place. The place name Ayr has uncertain etymology, possibly from Gaelic.

About the Ayer Surname

A Scottish surname derived from the town of Ayr. The name became more widespread through Scottish emigration to North America.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,200 bearers in the United States #1,652 most common surname

Rare Common

Scotland, England, and North America.

Ayer Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Ayer Surname

Edgar Ayer

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish/English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Scotland
Estimated Bearers: 5,200

War Records

209 soldiers with the Ayer surname found in Civil War records.

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