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Abshire

in California

There are 143 people with the last name "Abshire" in California.

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Ranking in California

NameRank
Abshire 15,338
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  1. is 15,334th most common Westervelt
  2. is 15,335th most common Winningham
  3. is 15,336th most common Winther
  4. is 15,337th most common Woolridge
  5. is 15,338th most common Abshire
  6. is 15,339th most common Addy
  7. is 15,340th most common Alongi
  8. is 15,341st most common Ballardo
  9. is 15,342nd most common Barsegyan

Similar Names and Nicknames

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

Most Common First Names for Abshire

Roy, Jeremy, Mark, Mary, Stephanie, William, Aaron, Ada, Anita, Cheree

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 California

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    Roy Abshire, CA (6 searches)
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