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Atwater

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈæt.wɔt.əɹ/(American English)
/ˈæt.wɔt.ə/(British English)
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Meaning & History

From Middle English meaning "dweller at the water".

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VariantsAttwater, Waters

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compound names, water, word names
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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