How common is the Squier surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Squier in the United States.

Are there Squier soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 111 soldiers with the Squier surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Squier mean?

The surname Squier means "A young nobleman or attendant to a knight; a landowner of minor gentry status.". It is of English origin.

Occupational

Meaning

A young nobleman or attendant to a knight; a landowner of minor gentry status.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'esquire' (écuyer) meaning shield-bearer or attendant to a knight. The term evolved to denote a social rank below knight and eventually became a surname.

About the Squier Surname

An occupational surname derived from the medieval social rank of squire. The name indicates either a person who held this position or descended from someone of this status.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and among English-speaking populations, particularly in North America.

Squier Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Squier Surname

George Squier

General

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

111 soldiers with the Squier surname found in Civil War records.

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