Anchers

Anchers is a surname of Scandinavian and Germanic origin. The name is found in northern and central European populations and among descendants in English-speaking countries. It is likely a variant of related surnames such as Ancher, Anker, or Ankers, and may derive from an occupational nickname for someone associated with anchors or from a toponym linked to a place name meaning anchor or harbor.

The root is often connected to the word for anchor in several languages. The form Anchers may have developed through patronymic or pluralized usage, or as a surname taken by families living near harbors or engaged in maritime trades.

Usage and distribution: In historical records, the name is less common than its variants. In modern times, bearers of the surname Anchers may be found in countries with Danish, Dutch, German, or English heritage, reflecting migrations and name standardization in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals with the surname Anchers documented in major biographical references. The form has appeared in literature and fiction as a plausible family name.

Variants: Ancher, Anker, Ankers, and Anger appear as related forms in different languages and regions.

See also: Anker, Anchor, Ancher (surname).