Wilmarth

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Wilmer or Wilmar, Germanic names meaning 'will' and 'famous'.

Etymology

Derived from Germanic elements wil (will) and mar (famous), combined with the English patronymic suffix -th. The name likely originated in England among families of Germanic heritage.

About the Wilmarth Surname

A patronymic surname derived from Germanic personal names. The name appears to be quite rare in modern times.

Distribution

Rare; primarily found in England and North America.

Notable Bearers

Uncertain; likely obscure

People with the Wilmarth Surname

Jas. Wilmarth