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Abshire

in Arkansas

There are 21 people with the last name "Abshire" in Arkansas.

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Ranking in Arkansas

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Abshire 10,405
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  4. is 10,404th most common Abbey
  5. is 10,405th most common Abshire
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  9. is 10,409th most common Andress

Similar Names and Nicknames

Absher, Abshier, Abshir, Abshear, Absheer, Abshere, Apsher, Abshure, Apshire, Abshagen

Most Common First Names for Abshire

Angela, Bobby, Christopher, Curtis, Deborah, Dorothy, Frankie, Janetta, Janie

Meaning & History

Of uncertain origin:

  • 1. most probably a variant of English Upshire (see Upshur).
  • 2. alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of German Habicher ‘hawker’, i.e. someone who trained hawks for hunting (see Habig). See also Apgar.

    • FOREBEARS This is a well-established American family name. Lewis Abshire bought land in VA in 1637, but it is not known where he came from. In a taxation list for Franklin County, VA, for 1786, there are mentioned William, Abraham, Christian, Jacob, and Lodowick Abshire.

    Recent Searches for "Abshire" in Arkansas

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    Angela Abshire, AR (5 searches)
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