WATERER
Waterer
Waterer is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the pre-7th century period. The surname is occupational in nature, deriving from the Middle English word "water" meaning water, which was used to refer to someone who worked with or managed water. This could refer to someone who worked as a water carrier, a ditch digger, or someone who was responsible for the maintenance of a water supply.
The first records of the surname Waterer date back to the early 13th century in Sussex, South East England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout various parts of the country.
Notable individuals who have borne the surname Waterer include members of the renowned Waterer gardening family. The Waterer family has been involved in horticulture for several generations and has made significant contributions to the world of gardening, particularly in the cultivation of rhododendrons and azaleas.
Today, the surname Waterer continues to be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals with diverse backgrounds and occupations.
There are approximately 235 people named Waterer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Waterer.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Oliver
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robin
- William
Female
- Anita
- Anna
- Joan
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Rosemary
- Samantha
- Sara
- Susan
- Yvonne