Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Ware

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Dam

      Variations

      Delaware, Aren, Ares
      The name Ware, with its origins in English, holds deep historical significance. the name Ware derives from the Old English word weara or wara, meaning 'dam' or 'weir,' referring to a barrier built across a river to control water flow. This name is closely associated with the occupation of a dam-builder or someone who lived near a dam. The use of names based on professions or geographical features was common in medieval England.

      Throughout history, the name Ware has been mentioned in various records and documents. In the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror, several individuals with the name Ware are listed as landholders across England. Over time, the Ware name spread to different regions, and families bearing this name were part of diverse communities, contributing to the cultural fabric of their respective societies.

      Today, the name Ware continues to have a presence in modern-day usage. It can be found across English-speaking countries and beyond, carried by descendants of the original bearers of this name. Many individuals with the name Ware can be found engaging in a variety of professions and pursuits, not necessarily limited to dam-building or geographical proximity to dams. Nevertheless, this ancient moniker remains a testament to both the rich history of the English language and the enduring legacy of those who bore the name Ware.

      Based on our records...

      Long

      Long

      This is the most common surname associated with Ware.
      Sarah

      Sarah

      This is the most common name of those married to a Ware.
      William

      William

      This is the most common name for a child of a Ware.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1903 is when there were the most people born with the first name Ware.

      Explore the origins of another name.