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Abshire

in Nevada

There are 6 people with the last name "Abshire" in Nevada.

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Ranking in Nevada

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Abshire 33,227
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  1. is 33,223rd most common Abiog
  2. is 33,224th most common Ablahani
  3. is 33,225th most common Abodeely
  4. is 33,226th most common Aboulhosn
  5. is 33,227th most common Abshire
  6. is 33,228th most common Abston
  7. is 33,229th most common Abu
  8. is 33,230th most common Abughazaleh
  9. is 33,231st most common Acacio

Similar Names and Nicknames

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

Most Common First Names for Abshire

Billy, Chris, Jessica, Matthew, Michael, Tammi

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 Nevada

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    Billy Abshire, NV (3 searches)
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