WOTHERSPOON
TopographicMeaning
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