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Origin of Lear Total Records: 5  Origin of Lear, Meaning of Lear Origin: in Wales as Mayleror Meyler about 1100 then to Ireland to the county Wexford--John Meeler wes costodian of the peace of Dumcormack 1327-1377-About 1653 Thomas Meeler came to Va,-Henrico county-- His son Nicholas and maybe brother Peter is the beginning of the Meeler- Mealer familr that is now commmmon in the south with both names still in southern Va even tho they may be cousins. Surnames: Mealear, Mealer, Mealor, Meeler, Meler, Meyler Submitted by: meeler Origin of Lear, Meaning of Lear Origin: French, Canadian Surnames: Clearo, Cleroux Submitted by: Sam Clearo Origin of Lear, Meaning of Lear Origin: It is a rare English Matronymic name -- that is, it comes from the name of the mother instead of the father. It is derived from the Germanic female given name Hildegard (Saxon or Norman in origin), comprised of Germanic elements hild = battle, strife + gard = fortress, strength. It is disputed as to whether this surname is Saxon or Norman derived, as the name was used by both, however, the Matronymic nature of the name suggests the former due to the patriarchal societal structure and culture of the Normans. Surnames: Hilleard, Hilliard, Hillyard, Hillard Submitted by: Ember Radford Origin of Lear, Meaning of Lear Origin: Locklear comes from the romance language that means " Look a Liar". The locklears were a group of women from the Renaissance era, commonly know for their good taste on clothing, obsess with their cleanliness; but also for lying about their age. Hence the lastname "Look a liar" Locklear Different sources indicate that Locklear means Lock Ear; or the capacity of folding the ear. Surnames: Locklear Submitted by: Origin of Lear, Meaning of Lear Origin: Further research has unearthed another etymological possibility behind the Hilleard surname! It may be that 'Hilleard' is derived from Anglo-Saxon words 'hyll' and 'geard' - when adjoined meaning a dwelling or enclosure on a hill. Surnames: Hilleard Submitted by: Ember Radford 12/4/2008 5:47 PM Page 1 of 1

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