Lister

Lister is an English surname with origins dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Old English word “līst,” meaning cunning or crafty. The Lister family can be traced back to Yorkshire, where they were prominent landowners and merchants. One notable member of the family was Joseph Lister, a 19th-century surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery. Today, the Lister surname can be found throughout the English-speaking world, with many descendants of the original Yorkshire family still bearing the name.