Hires (surname)

Hires is a surname of English origin. It is a patronymic name, derived from the Middle English personal name "Hyre", which is itself a diminutive of "Henry". Thus, "Hires" literally means "son of Hyre" or "descendant of Hyre".

The surname is relatively uncommon. Variations in spelling, likely due to regional dialects and transcription errors over time, may exist but are not widely documented.

Distribution patterns suggest a historical presence in England, with subsequent migration to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, more precise genealogical research would be necessary to determine the specific origins and spread of individual Hires families.