WITHY
Withy
Origin and Meaning
Withy is an English surname of topographic origin, derived from the Old English word "wīðig," meaning a willow tree or willow branch. The surname likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near willow trees or branches, or a place where willows grew abundantly.
Distribution and Population
The surname Withy is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom. It is primarily found in regions historically associated with willow cultivation or where willow trees are prevalent, such as the southern counties of England. Individuals with the surname Withy can also be found in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals bearing the surname Withy have not been widely recorded in historical or contemporary records. Given the relative rarity of the surname, those who bear it may have family connections to specific regions or lineages that are not widely documented.
Variants
Variants of the surname Withy may include variations in spelling or pronunciation such as Withie, Withye, Withey, or Wither. These variants may have arisen through regional dialects, phonetic rendering, or clerical errors in records.
There are approximately 61 people named Withy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Withy.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Sam
- Vic
Female
- Samantha