Lears

Lears is a proper noun that most commonly appears as a surname and, less frequently, as a place name or organizational title. It is relatively uncommon in English-language records.

The name is generally described as of English origin, though the precise derivation is not well documented. As with many English surnames, Lears is thought to derive from a topographic or patronymic source and may be related to variants such as Lear or to place-name elements like lea, meaning meadow. Because of its rarity, Lears occurs primarily in local or genealogical contexts rather than in broad public usage.

In modern reference works, there are no widely recognized individuals or widely known locations universally identified with the name Lears. References to Lears typically appear within family histories, local histories, or surname databases, and may be encountered in DNA genealogy projects or genealogical compilations. The form can also appear as a variant spelling in historical records, depending on regional spelling practices.

For related names and broader context, see also Lear (disambiguation), Leary, and Leirs. The entry remains a relatively niche surname with limited widespread associations, and additional information is usually found by consulting regional genealogical records or surname-index resources.