TheNameDBWharff
OccupationalMeaning
A person who works at or lives near a wharf or dock.
Etymology
Derived from the Old Norse 'hverfi' (wharf, dock) or related to the Middle English 'wharf' (a structure projecting into water for loading cargo). The name indicates an occupational or topographic association with maritime commerce.
About the Wharff Surname
An occupational or topographic surname indicating work at or residence near a wharf or dock. The name reflects the importance of maritime trade in medieval English towns.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries, with concentrations in coastal regions and port cities.
Notable Bearers
Limited notable documentation; primarily occupational surname