WOTHERSPOON

Topographic

Meaning

A person who lived by a spoon-shaped geographical feature or in a place called Wotherspoon.

Etymology

A variant of Witherspoon, derived from Scottish place names combining topographic elements. The surname shares the same Scottish origins as Witherspoon with slight spelling variation.

About the WOTHERSPOON Surname

A Scottish topographic surname, representing a variant spelling of Witherspoon. The name reflects regional Scottish naming conventions and geographical descriptors.

Distribution

Found in Scotland and among Scottish-descended communities in North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation

People with the WOTHERSPOON Surname