Withers Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Withers last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Withers last name
Meaning of the Withers last name: willow. Withers grew out of a word for willow: Middle English wither or withy named the pliable branches used for baskets, so a family by a willow bed could be called this. Hampshire, Berkshire and the Midlands hold most bearers, and the soul singer Bill Withers, gave the surname and last name worldwide fame.
Arms associated with the Withers name
Coats of arms associated with the Withers last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Withers name FAQ
What does the Withers name mean?
Willow. Common variants include Wither.
Where does the Withers surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Withers coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Withers coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).