Andrewartha
Introduction '''Andrewartha''' and '''Trewartha''' are Cornish family names.
Etymology ''Cornish Names'' says:*Nouns: **"tre" a "town", feminine, maybe a hamlet or house**"tref: village, town", Brythonic Celt Welsh about 4-500 AD*Adjectives: **"Wartha": "upper" (maybe higher or greater or on a hill) ***cf. "Wollas": "lower" (maybe smaller or lesser or in a valley, of the two). *Definite article: **"An" used as: "of the", "in the", "on the", "at the", in place names. Brythonic Celt Cornish language (Dexter, p. 18).The book mentions "Trewartha" (p. 25), and "Andrewartha" (p. 60).The ''Handbook of Cornish Names'' states: "Trewartha" is a Cornish name meaning "Upper Farm" or "Upper Homestead".
People *Herbert Andrewartha (1907–1992), Australian research scientist in the fields of entomology, biology, zoology and animal ecology*Janet Andrewartha (born 1952), Australian actress*John Andrewartha, Cornish-born American architect and civil engineer*Roy Andrewartha, Welsh snooker player, finalist at the 1977, 1978, 1979 & 1984 World Snooker Championships*Jake Andrewartha, Australian Olympian judoka, 2014 Commonwealth Games Medalist and professional wrestler
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