TheNameDBThacher
OccupationalMeaning
One who thatches roofs.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'thæc' or 'thatch', referring to roof thatching material and the craft of thatching. The surname originated as an occupational name for a thatcher.
About the Thacher Surname
An English occupational surname for someone who thatched roofs, a common medieval craft. The name reflects the importance of roofing skills in building construction.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries, particularly in North America.
Notable Bearers
Thomas Thacher (early American colonial minister)