<P> Fletcher is a surname of English , Scottish , and Irish origin . The name is an occupational name for an arrowsmith or seller of arrows , derived from the Middle English , Old English `` Fulcher '' or Old French flech ( i ) er ( in turn from Old French fleche `` arrow '' ) . The English word was borrowed into the Goidelic languages , leading to the development of the Scottish name `` Mac an Fhleisteir '' ( also spelt `` Mac an Fhleisdeir '' ) , `` the arrowsmith 's son '' . </P>
<P> Fletcher is a surname of English , Scottish , and Irish origin . The name is an occupational name for an arrowsmith or seller of arrows , derived from the Middle English , Old English `` Fulcher '' or Old French flech ( i ) er ( in turn from Old French fleche `` arrow '' ) . The English word was borrowed into the Goidelic languages , leading to the development of the Scottish name `` Mac an Fhleisteir '' ( also spelt `` Mac an Fhleisdeir '' ) , `` the arrowsmith 's son '' . </P>
where does the last name fletcher come from
where does the last name fletcher come from
English Scottish Irish
English Scottish Irish