Weir

Derived from the Norman word vere, meaning dam, the Weir family would come to Scotland after being captured in Northumberland in 1174. The clan is currently armigerous - meaning it has no current clan chief. Septs of the Scottish Weir clan are Weir,Vair,Veir,Vere,Veyre,Wair,Ware,Wayre,Wear,Weare,Weer,Weire,Were,Werr,Weyir,Weyr,Whier,Wier,Wir,Wire.