Watherston Surname

568,231st
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 556 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Australia
Highest density in:
Australia

Watherston Surname Definition:

Forms of Waterson, which see. John Wadderstaine in Swyntoune, 1652 (Lauder), Thomas Waderstoune in Clackmae, 1662, RRM., II, p. 11), Simeon Wadderstoune in Over Howdon, 1674 (Inquis., 5780), Robert Weathirstaines was herd in Over Langshaw, 1682 (RRM.

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Watherston Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Australia4111:65,6837,845
England791:705,29239,851
New Zealand381:119,16614,967
Scotland161:334,61415,044
Wales101:309,45316,869
Norway11:5,142,286129,201
United States11:362,458,9331,988,048
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Scotland361:103,9785,126
England321:761,73034,727
Wales21:784,20816,349
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States31:16,739,561595,711

Watherston Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Forms of Waterson, which see. John Wadderstaine in Swyntoune, 1652 (Lauder), Thomas Waderstoune in Clackmae, 1662, RRM., II, p. 11), Simeon Wadderstoune in Over Howdon, 1674 (Inquis., 5780), Robert Weathirstaines was herd in Over Langshaw, 1682 (RRM., III, p. 36), Adam Woderstoune in the parish of Langton complains against his minister, 1689 (RPC., 3. ser. XIV, p. 164), and Simon Wadderstoun tenant in Colmslie, 1701 (RRM., III, p. 120). James Watherston, portioner of Trabroun in 1746, and Simon Watherstoun of Netherfield 1752 (Lauder). James Watherstone recorded in Earlstoun, 1818 (Heirs, 651).

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

Watherston Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Watherston Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Watherston has its highest incidence in Australia. It can also appear in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Watherston? popularity and diffusion

Watherston is the 568,231st most common family name in the world. It is borne by around 1 in 13,107,097 people. This surname is primarily found in Oceania, where 81 percent of Watherston are found; 81 percent are found in Australasia and 81 percent are found in Australia and New Zealand.

It is most frequently occurring in Australia, where it is borne by 411 people, or 1 in 65,683. In Australia it is mostly found in: South Australia, where 73 percent reside, Queensland, where 23 percent reside and New South Wales, where 3 percent reside. Other than Australia this last name exists in 6 countries. It is also found in England, where 14 percent reside and New Zealand, where 7 percent reside.

Watherston Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The incidence of Watherston has changed over time. In England the share of the population with the last name expanded 247 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Scotland it decreased 56 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Wales it expanded 500 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it decreased 67 percent between 1880 and 2014.

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