Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈwɛb.stəɹ/(American English) /ˈwɛb.stə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational name meaning "weaver", from Old English webba, a derivative of wefan "to weave".

Related Names

Rootwefan
VariantsWeaver, Webb
Other Languages & CulturesWeber, Weeber(German)
Given Name DescendantWebster(English)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024