About Withey
The surname Withey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wīðig" meaning "willow tree" and the suffix "-ey" indicating a place or island. Therefore, the surname Withey likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or by a willow tree or a place named after willow trees. It could also be a locational surname for someone from a place named Withey or Witheye.
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The surname Withey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Withey 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 Withey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Withey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.