Witherspoon

Witherspoon is a surname that originated in England and Scotland. The name refers to a person who lived near a narrow body of water or stream. It is derived from the Middle English word “wyther” meaning “a winding stream” and “spon” meaning “a strip of land.” Witherspoon is a relatively rare surname, but it is most famously associated with actress Reese Witherspoon. Today, people with the Witherspoon surname can be found around the world, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and Australia.