WITHERSPOON

Meaning

A person who lived by a spoon-shaped bend in a stream or a place called Witherspoon.

Etymology

Derived from Scottish place names, possibly combining 'wither' or 'with' with 'spoon,' referring to a geographical feature. The surname emerged in Scotland and became established in America through colonial settlement.

About the WITHERSPOON Surname

A Scottish topographic surname with strong American presence, particularly among families with colonial roots. The name is well-documented in historical records and genealogical databases.

Distribution

Found in Scotland and extensively throughout North America, particularly the United States.

Notable Bearers

John Witherspoon, Jimmy Carter's mother Rosalynn Smith Witherspoon