indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish
Other Forms FormsStrathern, Strathearn, Strathearne, Stratherne
Meaning & History
From Strathearn, the name of a large valley of the River Earn in Scotland, derived from Gaelic srath meaning "river valley, grassland" combined with the river's name. A famous bearer is American actor David Strathairn (1949-).