History:
The surname JERE is of English origin.
The surname JERE is believed to have been derived from the Old English personal name “Gere”, which was derived from the Old Germanic personal name “Gair”, meaning “spear”. It is also believed to have been derived from the Old French personal name “Girard”, meaning “strong spear”.
Description:
The surname JERE is associated with a number of English families, many of whom were prominent landowners and members of the gentry.
The surname JERE is often associated with certain customs and traditions, such as the traditional English custom of celebrating the birth of a new baby with a christening ceremony.
Variations of the surname JERE include JERRE, JERRY, JARRE, JARROW, JARRY, JARRYE, and JARRY.
