Wescott

Wescott is a variant of the English surname Westcott, which originates from several places in England named Westcott. The place name derives from Old English west meaning “west” and cot meaning “cottage,” so the name referred to someone who lived near a west cottage or a hamlet on the western side of a region.

The Westcott spelling has a long history, while Wescott is a less common variant. As with many English surnames, the spelling likely varied due to phonetic pronunciation and illiteracy in medieval record-keeping.

According to the United States Census of 2010, Wescott ranks 6,516th in frequency among surnames in the U.S., with 5,205 bearers. The vast majority of individuals with this surname are White (85.4%). While it is most common in the U.S., the name remains occasional in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.

• Meaning: West cottage (variant spelling of Westcott)
• Origin: English (locational)
• Type: Surname
• Usage: English-speaking regions, especially the United States