UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Myre or Mires.
In the 1881 census there were 275 people recorded with the Myres surname, ranking it #10,330 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 59, ranked #34,401, down from #10,330 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Calverley, Aberdeen and Old Machar and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Myres is 375 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 78.5%.
1881 census count
275
Ranked #10,330
Modern count
59
2016, ranked #34,401
Peak year
1861
375 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Myres surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Myres surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 278 | #8,089 |
| 1861 | historical | 375 | #6,817 |
| 1881 | historical | 275 | #10,330 |
| 1891 | historical | 249 | #12,813 |
| 1901 | historical | 230 | #13,851 |
| 1911 | historical | 115 | #20,951 |
| 1997 | modern | 69 | #30,712 |
| 1998 | modern | 74 | #30,562 |
| 1999 | modern | 80 | #30,152 |
| 2000 | modern | 69 | #31,273 |
| 2001 | modern | 63 | #31,693 |
| 2002 | modern | 69 | #31,527 |
| 2003 | modern | 72 | #31,281 |
| 2004 | modern | 63 | #32,380 |
| 2005 | modern | 58 | #33,094 |
| 2006 | modern | 58 | #33,433 |
| 2007 | modern | 49 | #34,422 |
| 2008 | modern | 47 | #34,699 |
| 2009 | modern | 50 | #34,663 |
| 2010 | modern | 59 | #34,273 |
| 2011 | modern | 57 | #34,393 |
| 2012 | modern | 59 | #34,352 |
| 2013 | modern | 66 | #34,003 |
| 2014 | modern | 60 | #34,400 |
| 2015 | modern | 59 | #34,407 |
| 2016 | modern | 59 | #34,401 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Calverley, Aberdeen and Old Machar, Liverpool, Bradford and Dalton-in-Furness. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calverley | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | Aberdeen and Old Machar | Aberdeen |
| 3 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 4 | Bradford | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Dalton-in-Furness | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Myres surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Myres, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Myres surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Myres household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Myres is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Myres is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Myres, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Myres has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "mire" or "myre," which referred to a marshy or boggy area. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a marshy region or worked in such an environment.
In its early days, the name was often spelled with various forms, such as "Myre," "Mires," or "Myres." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, which dates back to 1273 and mentions a William le Myre.
The Myres surname has a strong connection to various place names across England. For instance, there are villages and towns like Myre in Gloucestershire and Myres Beck in North Yorkshire, both of which likely contributed to the development and spread of the name.
One notable figure in history who bore the Myres surname was Sir Thomas Myres, a prominent English politician and lawyer who lived from 1565 to 1634. He served as the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer and played a significant role in the legal and political landscape of his time.
Another important historical figure was John Myres, an English archaeologist and academic who lived from 1869 to 1954. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient civilizations, particularly in the Mediterranean region, and served as the Wykeham Professor of Ancient History at the University of Oxford.
In the world of literature, the Myres surname is associated with Walter Myres, an English novelist and short story writer who was born in 1880 and passed away in 1954. He is best known for his works set in rural England, which captured the essence of country life during that era.
The name also has a connection to the arts, with Edward Myres, an English painter and engraver who lived from 1734 to 1786. His works, which included portraits and landscapes, were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Furthermore, the Myres surname has a presence in military history, with General Sir John Myres, a British Army officer who served during the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He was born in 1804 and passed away in 1887, leaving behind a distinguished military career.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Myres surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 123 Myres' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.68x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 123 | 4.68x |
| Lancashire | 38 | 1.21x |
| Cumberland | 15 | 6.57x |
| Durham | 14 | 1.77x |
| Middlesex | 12 | 0.45x |
| Aberdeenshire | 9 | 3.66x |
| Devon | 9 | 1.63x |
| Lanarkshire | 8 | 0.93x |
| Nottinghamshire | 8 | 2.24x |
| Hertfordshire | 7 | 3.83x |
| Leicestershire | 4 | 1.36x |
| Buckinghamshire | 3 | 1.87x |
| Roxburghshire | 3 | 6.24x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0.34x |
| Dumfriesshire | 2 | 3.41x |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 0.47x |
| Caernarfonshire | 1 | 0.93x |
| Channel Islands | 1 | 1.27x |
| Dorset | 1 | 0.57x |
| Fife | 1 | 0.64x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.18x |
| Huntingdonshire | 1 | 1.90x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.11x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 0.28x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 0.40x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 3.16x |
| Shropshire | 1 | 0.44x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.11x |
| Stirlingshire | 1 | 1.02x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Idle in Yorkshire leads with 12 Myres' recorded in 1881 and an index of 98.44x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Myres surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 21 |
| Elizabeth | 10 |
| Sarah | 10 |
| Ann | 9 |
| Jane | 7 |
| Annie | 6 |
| Margaret | 6 |
| Agnes | 5 |
| Catherine | 4 |
| Eliza | 4 |
| Hannah | 4 |
| Elizath | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Emma | 2 |
| Gertrude | 2 |
| Kate | 2 |
| Maria | 2 |
| Abigale | 1 |
| Alice | 1 |
| Amelia | 1 |
| Beatice | 1 |
| Betty | 1 |
| Blanche | 1 |
| Cath.Ann | 1 |
| Dorah | 1 |
| Elenor | 1 |
| Esther | 1 |
| Eva | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Hanah | 1 |
| Jesse | 1 |
| Josephine | 1 |
| Julam | 1 |
| Julia | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| M. | 1 |
| Millicent | 1 |
| Milly | 1 |
| Minnie | 1 |
| Nappy | 1 |
| Racheal | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Susannah | 1 |
| Theresa | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Myres surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| John | 16 |
| Thomas | 14 |
| James | 12 |
| William | 12 |
| Charles | 5 |
| George | 5 |
| Edward | 4 |
| Henry | 4 |
| Robert | 4 |
| Albert | 2 |
| Francis | 2 |
| Harry | 2 |
| Joseph | 2 |
| Michael | 2 |
| Aaron | 1 |
| Alfd | 1 |
| Alfred | 1 |
| David | 1 |
| Dudley | 1 |
| Earnest | 1 |
| Edgar | 1 |
| Ephraim | 1 |
| Eziekiel | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
| Harvey | 1 |
| Herbert | 1 |
| Isaac | 1 |
| Jno. | 1 |
| Joel | 1 |
| Joshua | 1 |
| Mark | 1 |
| Matthew | 1 |
| Meshack | 1 |
| Miles | 1 |
| Nathanel | 1 |
| Obed | 1 |
| Phillip | 1 |
| Redginild | 1 |
| Reuben | 1 |
| Richard | 1 |
| Roland | 1 |
| Rooks | 1 |
| Sampson | 1 |
| Simon | 1 |
| Stephen | 1 |
| Walter | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Myres households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 40 |
| Coal Miner | 7 |
| Daur | 5 |
| Chimney Sweeper | 4 |
| Annuitant | 3 |
| Housekeeper | 3 |
| Stonemason | 3 |
| Blacksmith | 2 |
| Cotton Weaver | 2 |
| At Home | 1 |
| Baker | 1 |
| Boiler Maker | 1 |
| Brickmaker | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker | 1 |
| Cabinet Mkr | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Cart Wright (As 12.7) | 1 |
| Carter | 1 |
| Cattle... Oil Mill Manufacturer | 1 |
| Chair Woman | 1 |
| Chapel Keeper | 1 |
| Chapel Keeper Wife | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Coal Miners Lab | 1 |
| Colliery Labourer | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Cordwainer | 1 |
| Corporal | 1 |
| Cotton Overlooker | 1 |
| Dom Servt | 1 |
| Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Dress And Mantle Maker | 1 |
| Engine Driver | 1 |
| Engine Fitter | 1 |
| Farm Hind Blff | 1 |
| Farm Ser (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farm Servant (Indoor) | 1 |
| File Cutter | 1 |
| File Maker | 1 |
| Foreman Daughter | 1 |
| Gardener (N D) | 1 |
| Gen Serv Dom | 1 |
| Gen Serv Domestic | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Labr | 1 |
| General Servant Domestic | 1 |
| Gentlewoman | 1 |
| Guard Railway | 1 |
| Worsted Spinr | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 275 people were recorded with the Myres surname. That placed it at #10,330 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 59 in 2016. That gives Myres a modern rank of #34,401.
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Myre or Mires.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Myres bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.