There are many alternate spellings of the name Ayers, including Eyre, which is thought to be the spelling used by THOMAS EYRE.

Among the theories of the name origin is the following legend" When at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, William the Conqueror was flung from his horse and was rescued by a faithful follower named "Truelove." "Thou shalt no longer be called Truelove", said the Duke, "but Eyre (or Air) for thou hast given me the eire to breathe."