Sawyer

Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈsɔɪ.əɹ/(American English) /ˈsɔɪ.ə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational name meaning "sawer of wood, woodcutter" in Middle English, ultimately from Old English sagu meaning "saw". Mark Twain used it for the main character in his novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876).

Related Names

Rootsagu
Given Name DescendantSawyer(English)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024