Wilshire

Topographic

Meaning

Resident of Wiltshire or a place with similar etymology.

Etymology

Derived from the English county name Wiltshire, which comes from Old English wilt (will) and scir (shire/county). The surname indicates origin from or association with this region.

About the Wilshire Surname

A topographic surname derived from the English county of Wiltshire. Families bearing this name likely originated from or had connections to this region.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and North America.

Notable Bearers

Uncertain; likely obscure

People with the Wilshire Surname

William Wallace Wilshire

Representative