Ayer

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

Scotland, England, and North America.

Notable Bearers

Alfred Ayer (British philosopher)

People with the Ayer Surname