TheNameDBDeatherage
TopographicMeaning
From the edge of death or a dangerous place.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'death' and 'rage' or 'edge,' suggesting a location associated with danger or mortality. The surname likely originated as a topographic reference to a hazardous geographical feature or settlement.
About the Deatherage Surname
An English topographic surname with a dramatic etymology suggesting a dangerous or hazardous location. The name appears to have been established in England and subsequently spread to North America.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and among English-speaking populations in the United States, particularly in Appalachian regions.
Notable Bearers
Uncertain; this is an obscure surname with limited widely documented notable bearers