About Mawhorter
The surname Mawhorter is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "maw" meaning "stomach" and "horter" meaning "keeper" or "guardian." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Mawhorter can be interpreted as "one who guards or keeps the stomach." It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who had a strong or resilient stomach, or possibly someone who worked as a cook or had a role related to food.
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The surname Mawhorter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mawhorter 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 Mawhorter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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