WEATHERALL

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Weatherall

Weatherall is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is derived from the Old English words "wether," meaning sheep, and "halh," meaning a nook or recess in the landscape. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been associated with sheep farming or lived in a sheltered valley.

Historically, the Weatherall surname has been most commonly found in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, the surname has spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with variations in spelling such as Wetherall and Wetherell also being recorded.

Individuals bearing the surname Weatherall have been noted in various walks of life, including academia, the arts, business, and politics. Notable bearers of the surname include British journalist and broadcaster Virginia Weatherall, and British record producer Graham Weatherall.

Today, the Weatherall surname continues to be found among diverse populations in the United Kingdom and around the world, reflecting the spread and migration of family lines over the centuries. It remains a proud symbol of English heritage and history.

There are approximately 1,786 people named Weatherall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,625th most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Weatherall.

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

Alan
Andrew
David
Ian
James
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Raymond
Robert

Female

Christine
Irene
Janet
Jean
Julia
Katherine
Laura
Lesley
Margaret
Mary
Michelle
Nicola
Patricia
Sally
Sarah

Similar and related surnames

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