Wilcher
A surname most likely built from a medieval personal name, with roots in old Germanic naming traditions.
The #8,148 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 75,877 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Wilcher is best understood as an English surname formed from a personal name rather than from an occupation or place. It likely developed from a medieval given name beginning with Wil-, such as William or another Germanic name with the element will meaning “will” or “desire.” The ending -cher may reflect a regional or phonetic alteration over time, especially in English speech and spelling.
History
The surname appears to be a relatively uncommon English name that survived in variant spellings rather than as a major surname line. In many cases, names of this type became fixed in the late medieval and early modern periods as hereditary family names. Modern bearers are found chiefly in English-speaking countries, especially the United States.
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Fun fact
Surnames that start with Wil- are often linked to old personal names built from the element will, meaning “desire” or “resolve.”