Wraith Family History & Genealogy
Wraith Last Name History & Origin
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First found and common in Northern England as wraith. Wroth and Wroath more prevalent in Sothern England. First found as a surname in Nairnshire, Scotland the name was taken from Rait a castle that was in ruin by the 1400's. First appeared in English in1559, 1587, and 1584 namely in Yorkshire.
Name Origin
Gaelic wraith meaning ghost, spirit. It is also found in Scandinavian as vordor watcher or ward/ guardian. Middle Scottish wrath/ wraithis, wrayths. Old English wrath. Meaning is angry, fierce and it started as a nickname.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Raith, Rath, Rauth, Reith, Raich, Raitt,Raish, Wrate, Wrates, wroath,Wroth, wreath, Rait, Raid
Nationality & Ethnicity
England/ UK, Ireland, Scotland
Famous People named Wraith
Ronald Edwards Wraith British scholar on public and colonial administration. Thomas Tom Wraith born 1890 Australian Rules Footballer. Geoffrey Geoff Wraith born 1946 English professional rugby league footballer and coach active 1963 through 1980. Alexander Wraith born 1979 American actor, director, and, screenwriter.
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