About Gathercole
The surname Gathercole is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "gader" meaning "to gather" and "col" meaning "coal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who gathered or sold coal. Over time, the surname Gathercole became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing a family's association with the coal industry.
The surname Gathercole is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gathercole based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gathercole in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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