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Abshire

in Michigan

There are 41 people with the last name "Abshire" in Michigan.

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Ranking in Michigan

NameRank
Abshire 25,068
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  1. is 25,064th most common Zeien
  2. is 25,065th most common Zelenock
  3. is 25,066th most common Ziarko
  4. is 25,067th most common Zoppa
  5. is 25,068th most common Abshire
  6. is 25,069th most common Agbay
  7. is 25,070th most common Ahlstrom
  8. is 25,071st most common Alaouie
  9. is 25,072nd most common Alatalo

Similar Names and Nicknames

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

Most Common First Names for Abshire

Christopher, Cathy, Marilyn, Peggy, Sally, William, Adrian, Andrew, Angel, Ann

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.

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