Ayer
See also: ayer
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
- As an English and Scottish surname, from the noun heir.
- Also as an English surname, from the Anglo-Norman and Middle English personal name Aier, from Proto-West Germanic *Agihari, from *agi (“fear”) + *hari (“army”).
- Also as an English surname, variant of Hair.
Pronunciation edit
- IPA(key): /ˈeɪə(ɹ)/, /ˈɛə(ɹ)/
- Rhymes: -eɪə(ɹ), -ɛə(ɹ)
- Homophones: air, heir (for one pronunciation of Ayer)
Proper noun edit
Ayer (plural Ayers)
- A surname.
Statistics edit
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Ayer is the 9520th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 3415 individuals. Ayer is most common among White (87.29%) individuals.