About Rathbone
The surname Rathbone is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "ræð" meaning "counsel" and "bān" meaning "bone." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was wise or knowledgeable, or possibly as a metonymic occupational name for a counselor or advisor. The name Rathbone has been recorded in various spellings throughout history and is most commonly found in the regions of Lancashire and Cheshire in England.
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