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WATERS

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There are approximately 24,714 people named Waters in the UK. That makes it the 403rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 391 are named Waters.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
From name of parent

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The Waters surname in historical dictionaries

(origin: Local) A name given to one who navigated the waters, or resided near them.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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