Carothers

Carothers is a surname that appears in English-speaking countries. The exact origin of the name is not clearly documented, and it is relatively uncommon. It has been carried by individuals in various fields, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Notable individuals with the surname include Wallace H. Carothers (1896–1937), an American chemist who worked for DuPont. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in polymer chemistry and played a key role in the development of nylon and other synthetic polymers during the 1930s. His work helped establish the modern science of polymers and had a lasting impact on materials science and textiles.

In addition to Wallace Carothers, there have been other people with the surname who have contributed in fields such as science, academia, and public life, though none have achieved the same level of recognition in the popular record as Carothers. The name remains a recognizable example of a relatively rare English-language surname associated with notable contributions in science.