Mayre

Occupational|Other

Meaning

Possibly derived from a personal name or a variant of 'Mayor,' referring to a town official.

Etymology

The surname may derive from the Old French 'maire' (mayor) or from a personal name such as Mayer or Meyer. The exact origin remains uncertain due to limited historical documentation.

About the Mayre Surname

Mayre is an obscure surname that may be related to the occupational term 'mayor' or to personal names. The name remains extremely rare and has limited historical documentation.

Distribution

Rare surname found primarily in Scotland and England with minimal distribution elsewhere.

Notable Bearers

Uncommon; no widely recognized notable bearers identified.

People with the Mayre Surname

Helen Mayre