There are
849
Withees in the USAWithee is the
28176th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Withee
HenryWithee
Henry Withee was a United States Representative from Wisconsin.GeorgeG.
George G. Withee was a Lieutenant General in the United States Army.WilliamH.
William H. Withee was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.EdmundWithee
Edmund Withee Clark was a beekeeper and the founder of the Clark Honey Farm.NinaWithee
Nina Withee was an American botanist and plant collector.CharlesWithee
Charles Withee was a United States Army General.RubyWithee
Ruby Withee was an American violinist and violin instructor.HarryWithee
Harry Withee was an English cricketer.RobertWithee
Robert Withee was an American pilot who flew in World War II.FrankE.
Frank E. Withee was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.Withee Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Withee' is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'wit', meaning 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'. The suffix '-ee' was added to indicate a person possessed of the quality or characteristic represented by the root. Therefore, 'Withee' can be interpreted as meaning 'wise one' or 'knowledgeable person'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Withee' is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of Wisconsin. It is less common in other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Withee' include 'Withy', 'Withe', and 'Wither'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Withee' primarily occurred within the United States, as individuals and families moved to different states in search of better opportunities and a higher quality of life.