Adair

Adair is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic words “ada” meaning “fire” and “dair” meaning “oak tree”. The name has been traced back to the 13th century, with early spellings including Adare and Adyre. Notable Adairs include Robert Adair, a British diplomat in the late 18th century, and John Adair, a pioneer in Kentucky in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The name has also been used for several geographic locations, such as the Adair County in Iowa, USA.