Wither Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Wither is best understood alongside Withers: both are English spellings of one family name.

What does the surname Wither mean?

The name is generally explained as “Willow”.

How is Wither related to Withers?

Wither drops the “s” of Withers, a shortening that clerks often made. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Is there a Wither coat of arms?

Arms linked to Withers and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Research your Wither family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.