Whitmarsh

Meaning

A white or light-colored marsh or wetland area.

Etymology

Composed of Old English 'hwit' (white) and 'mersc' (marsh). The surname originated from a specific marshy location with distinctive pale characteristics.

About the Whitmarsh Surname

A topographic surname denoting residence near a white or pale-colored marsh. Such names often indicated areas with chalky or sandy soil visible in wetland regions.

Distribution

Found in England, particularly in regions with significant wetland areas.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Whitmarsh Surname