Fletcher Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Fletcher mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Fletcher name
Fletcher is an occupational name for a maker or seller of arrows, from Old French flechier, from fleche, "arrow". Arrow-making was a vital trade when the longbow was England's chief weapon, and the Fletchers' Company is one of the oldest livery companies of the City of London. The name is found throughout England and Scotland and spread widely with emigration.
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This overview covers the Fletcher name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Scotland and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Fletcher name FAQ
What does the Fletcher name mean?
Arrow maker. Common variants include Flecher, Flechier.
Where does the Fletcher surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Scotland and Australia.
Is there a Fletcher coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Fletcher crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Fletcher coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.