Wrights

Wrights is most commonly encountered as the plural form of the surname Wright, used to refer to any group of people who share that surname. In genealogical or encyclopedic contexts, "the Wrights" may denote a family or clan rather than a single individual.

The surname itself is of English origin, derived from Old English wyrhta, meaning craftsman or builder; historically it described various skilled trades.

The modern spelling Wright is the predominant form, but Wrights appears as a viable pluralized variant when listing multiple individuals or families.

Wrights are found in many English-speaking countries, with concentrations historically in the United Kingdom and the United States.

As a plural, Wrights often appears in biographical or genealogical compilations rather than as the name of a single well-known person.

In cultural references, the root "wright" remains common in compound terms that describe skilled trades—wheelwright, shipwright, and others—though those terms do not imply the plural surname. See also Wright (surname) for additional information about the given family name and its variants.