Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈθæt͡ʃ.əɹ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Referred to a person who thatched roofs by attaching straw to them, derived from Old English þæc meaning "thatch, roof". A famous bearer was the British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013).

Related Names

Rootþæc
VariantThacker
Other Languages & CulturesDekker(Dutch)
Given Name DescendantThatcher(English)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024