How common is the Byres surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Byres in the United States.

Are there Byres soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 139 soldiers with the Byres surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Byres mean?

The surname Byres means "A habitational surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'cattle sheds' or 'dwellings.'". It is of Scottish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A habitational surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'cattle sheds' or 'dwellings.'

Etymology

Derived from Scots 'byre' (a cattle shed or dwelling), likely indicating a place where cattle were kept. The name is associated with Scottish place names and settlements.

About the Byres Surname

A Scottish surname with clear topographic origins indicating a location associated with cattle farming or dwellings. The name has been documented in Scottish records since medieval times.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Scotland, with some presence in northern England and established in North America.

Byres Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Byres Surname

James Byres

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Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 14th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

139 soldiers with the Byres surname found in Civil War records.

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