| ![Show Contents]() Metherel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins and Etymology of MetherelThe surname Metherel was first found in Cumberland (now called Cumbria) as Wetheral, a village and civil parish that dates back to c. 1100 when it was first listed as Wetherhala. The place name literally means "nook of land where wether-sheep are kept," from the Old English words "wether" + "halh." 1 One of the first records of the name was found here with Richard de Wederhal who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland in 1332. William Wethereld, Wetherald, Wetherold was listed in Suffolk (1429-1433). 2 Hugh de Wederhale was listed in Cumberland during the reign of Edward I., and Adam de Wederhal, horner was listed during the reign of Edward II., as a Freeman of York. 3 Early History of the Metherel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Metherel research. Another 46 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1726, 1754, 1764, 1768, 1770, 1772, 1775, 1776, 1780, 1781, 1782, 1800, 1807, 1808, 1826, 1830, 1832, 1842, 1846 and 1875 are included under the topic Early Metherel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Metherel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wetherall, Weatherall, Wetherell, Metherall and many more. Early Notables of the Metherel familyNathan Wetherell D.D. (1726-1808), English academic administrator at the University of Oxford. He was Dean of Hereford, Master of University College, Oxford (1764-1807) and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University (1768-1772.)
Sir Charles Wetherell (1770-1846), an English lawyer, politician and judge...
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Metherel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Metherel family to IrelandSome of the Metherel family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 169 words (12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Metherel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Metherel, who settled in Philadelphia in 1774
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
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