Where Does the Fothringham Surname Come From?

There is no single Fothringham family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

The meaning behind Fothringham

Spellings drift, and Fothringham is where Fotheringham drifted for some families. Taken at its root, Fothringham points to “From Fotheringham”.

Fothringham drops the “e” of Fotheringham, a shortening that clerks often made. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

Research your Fothringham family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.