The surname Hires was first found in Germany, where the name Haar came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.
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Early History of the Hires family
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Hires Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Haar, Haaren, Har, Hare, Haren, Hares and others.
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Early Notables of the Hires family
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Hires Ranking
In the United States, the name Hires is the 18,179th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Hires family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Han Har, who settled in Virginia in 1660; Christian Haars, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1788; Andrew Haren, who arrived in New York in 1821; Jacob Heinrich Haier, who arrived in North America sometime between 1822 and 1860.
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