SUTHAR
Suthar
Suthar is a British surname of occupational origin. It derives from the Old English term "sutor," meaning shoemaker or cobbler. The Suthar surname likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a shoemaker or who lived near a shoemaking workshop.
The Suthar surname is found predominantly in England, and particularly in regions with a strong historical connection to the shoe trade, such as Northamptonshire. Over time, individuals with the surname Suthar have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as a result of migration and societal changes.
Like many occupational surnames, the surname Suthar may have undergone variations in spelling over the centuries. Different branches of the Suthar family may have adopted alternative spellings based on regional accents or clerical errors in record-keeping.
Today, individuals with the surname Suthar can be found across the United Kingdom and in communities around the world. The name carries with it a legacy of craftsmanship and industry, reflecting the historical importance of skilled trades in British society.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 253 people named Suthar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Suthar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Bhavesh
- Chirag
- Hasmukh
- Jay
- Krunal
- Manoj
- Mukesh
- Nitin
- Samir
- Sundeep
Female
- Bhavika
- Bhumika
- Jigna
- Rita
- Sangeeta
- Seema
- Sharon
- Shilpa
- Tejal
- Vaishali
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.