About Vetch
The surname Vetch is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "veche" or "vesche," meaning "vetch" or "tare," which refers to a type of leguminous plant. It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who lived near a field or area where vetch was grown or used as animal fodder. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a connection to vetch, such as a vetch farmer or someone who had a fondness for the plant.
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