Weatherston

Weatherston is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from the pre-7th century Old English personal name "Wethers" and the word "tun," meaning a farmstead or settlement. This name likely referred to a person living at or near a farmstead or settlement named after the Wethers family.

The Weatherston surname is most commonly found in the northern parts of England, particularly in the counties of Northumberland and Durham. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Weatherston may have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and even overseas.

Historical records indicate that the Weatherston family has been established in England for many centuries, with various branches of the family tree flourishing and spreading across different regions. The surname may have undergone variations in spelling over the years, as was common in medieval times when spelling standards were not fixed.

Today, individuals with the surname Weatherston can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where English-speaking populations have settled. The name Weatherston continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the history and heritage of this English surname.

There are approximately 440 people named Weatherston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Weatherston.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Brian
  • Christopher
  • David
  • George
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Scott
  • Stephen
  • Stuart
  • Thomas

Female

  • Anne
  • Catherine
  • Debra
  • Donna
  • Elaine
  • Helen
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Sarah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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