SCOTCHER
Scotcher
Scotcher is a surname of British origin, derived from the Old English word "scytan" meaning 'to cut'. The surname is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a cutter, particularly in the textile industry.
The Scotcher surname is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, with historical records dating back to the medieval period. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States through migration and settlement.
Notable individuals with the surname Scotcher include John Scotcher, a prominent textile merchant in 18th-century London, and Mary Scotcher, a suffragette and social reformer in the late 19th century.
Today, the Scotcher surname continues to be passed down through generations, with bearers of the name found in various professions and walks of life across the United Kingdom and beyond.
There are approximately 553 people named Scotcher in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Scotcher.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andy
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Martyn
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Sean
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Deborah
- Janet
- Julie
- Margaret
- Marion
- Phyllis
- Rita
- Sarah
- Shirley
Similar and related surnames
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