Squires

French

"esquire"

Squires Origin and Meaning

The name Squires is a boy's name.

Squires is an English surname derived from the medieval occupation of 'squire,' a young man who attended a knight in training for knighthood. As a family name, it signifies ancestral ties to those who served in this capacity or were landowners of a squire's rank in feudal society. The name conveys notions of nobility, service, and aspiration. While predominantly used as a surname, Squires occasionally appears as a masculine given name, particularly in families wanting to preserve their surname tradition. It has a distinguished, traditional quality that evokes images of medieval chivalry and English heritage. As a first name, Squires remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical resonance.