TheNameDBWARE
TopographicMeaning
A person who lived near a weir or fish trap, or an occupational name for a maker of wares.
Etymology
The surname derives from Old English 'wær' meaning weir (a dam or fish trap) or from 'ware' meaning goods or merchandise. It may indicate either a topographic location or an occupational role.
About the WARE Surname
A common English surname with both topographic and occupational origins. The name has been documented in English records since medieval times and is well-established in genealogical databases.
Distribution
Found throughout England and the English-speaking world, with significant distribution in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Andre Ware, Carl Ware