Interesting. And I learned something new. The word “fletcher”, now a common name, means an “arrow maker.” I didn’t know that.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fletcher
The last name of Cooper referred to those who made barrels for wine.
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Shakespeare comes from one of Bill’s ancestors who, you guessed it, shook his spear in some battle. :^)
[snip] Patronymic and matronymic names... Occupational surnames... Characteristic surnames... Place surnames... Geographic names... Estate surnames... Patronage surnames [/snip]
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/help/surname-types