Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Withee
The surname Withee is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wīthig," meaning "willow tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with willow tree...
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Withem
The surname Withem is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Witta" or "Widha," meaning "wide" or "broad." The addition of the suffix "-ham" indicates a habitation or set...
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Wither
The surname Wither is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wither," meaning "to dry up" or "to shrivel." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone...
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Witherbee
The surname Witherbee is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wither" meaning "against" or "opposite" and "beorg" meaning "hill" or "mound." Therefore, the meaning of the surna...
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Witherby
The surname Witherby is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to someone who hailed from a place called Witherby. The name is composed of the Old English elements "wither,"...
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Witherell
The surname Witherell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Witherel," which means "battle fame." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used t...
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Witherington
The surname Witherington is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "wither" meaning "against" or "opposite" and "tun" meaning ...
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Witherite
The surname Witherite is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wither," meaning "against" or "opposite," and the suffix "-ite," denoting a person or descendant. Therefore, the me...
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Witherow
The surname Witherow is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Bhuidhe, meaning "son of the yellow-haired lad." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male anc...
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Withers
The surname Withers is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wither," meaning "against" or "opposite." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who lived on the opposite ...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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