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![Show Contents]() Mire History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Mire is an occupational hereditary surname, a type of surname that was taken from a word describing or common to the profession of the original bearer. It is a name for a mayor, or elected head of the community. The name stems from the German word "meier," meaning mayor. Early Origins of the Mire familyThe surname Mire was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Mire familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mire research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1743 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Mire History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mire Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Meier, Meierr, Meieres, Meiers, Meierr, Meierrs, Meierres, Meeier, Mire, Mier, Miere and many more. Early Notables of the Mire familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mire Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mire RankingIn the United States, the name Mire is the 13,977th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Mire migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mire Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Hans Adam Mire, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1728 2
- Anna Margaretha Mire, aged 40, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 2
- Catharine Mire, who settled in Virginia in 1733
- Barbary Mire, who settled in Virginia in 1733
- Anna Margaretha Mire, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733
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Mire Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Jacob Mire, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1806 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Mire (post 1700) | + |
- Dr. Sada Mire (b. 1977), Somali archaeologist
- Mire De Juan Chatman (b. 1978), American professional basketball player
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Semper Paratus
Motto Translation: Always prepared.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Mire migration to the United States 
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