TheNameDBUsher
OccupationalMeaning
A surname derived from the occupational term for a doorkeeper or usher in a church or court.
Etymology
The name comes from the Old French 'ussier' or 'huissier,' meaning a doorkeeper or officer who shows people to their seats. This occupational surname was common among those who served in official or ecclesiastical capacities.
About the Usher Surname
A well-established English occupational surname indicating a person who worked as a doorkeeper or usher. The name has been borne by various historical figures and remains relatively common.
Distribution
Found throughout the English-speaking world, particularly in the United Kingdom and North America.
Notable Bearers
Peter Usher, James Usher, Roland Usher