About 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 with a withered or shriveled appearance, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a withered or dried-up area of land. The surname Wither is relatively rare and can be found mainly in the southern counties of England.
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The surname Wither is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wither based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Wither is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wither in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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