Protheroe
The origin of the surname Protheroe comes from the Welsh name Rhydderch. "son of" in Welsh is "ap" and thus "ap Rhydderch" became "Prydderch", Prudderch", Prothro", Prothero(e)", Protherough" and similar variations.
This was researched by Mrs Janet Daniels nee Protheroe
03/07/02