Leathers

Meaning

A worker in leather; one who makes or sells leather goods.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'lether' or 'leather,' combined with the occupational suffix '-s' or '-er.' The surname indicates a person engaged in leather working, tanning, or the leather trade.

About the Leathers Surname

An occupational surname denoting a leather worker, tanner, or merchant in the leather trade. The name reflects the importance of leather working as a skilled trade in medieval and early modern England.

Distribution

Found throughout England and English-speaking countries, with concentrations in areas with historical leather-working industries.

Notable Bearers

Limited widely documented notable bearers; primarily an occupational surname.

People with the Leathers Surname