RUSHER
Rusher
Overview
Rusher is a surname of British origin that is believed to have derived from the Middle English word "rysshe," which means "to brush." The name Rusher likely evolved as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a weaver or brush maker. Alternatively, the surname may have referred to someone living by a clump of rushes or reeds.
Distribution and Frequency
The surname Rusher is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in the United Kingdom. It is more prevalent in the southeastern counties of England, particularly in the county of Kent.
Notable Individuals
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Geoff Rusher (1925-2009): A British artist known for his abstract paintings and contributions to the modern art movement in the 20th century.
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Sarah Rusher (born 1978): A British journalist and author, known for her investigative reporting on environmental issues.
Variants
Variants of the surname Rusher include Rush, Ruscher, Rucher, and Rushner.
There are approximately 276 people named Rusher in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Rusher.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Brian
- Christopher
- Clive
- Darren
- David
- Dean
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
Female
- Amy
- Bertha
- Colette
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Kathleen
- Natalie
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
- Virginia
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.