Archer meaning

Archer is the transferred use of a surname of English origin as an occupational name to signify that he made a profession outside of being an archer. The word comes directly from the old French “Archier” from the Latin “Arcus” meaning “arch”. In medieval England, archery would have been practiced for the purposes of hunting, combat and/or sport. In fact, the invention of the English/Welsh longbow in the 14th century proved effective for England during the Hundred Years' War against the French, so archers who were skilled in its use were highly valued as protectors of his compatriots. The first recorded spelling of the surname came in the form of "L'Archier" in the 12th century. After the invention of firearms, The bow and arrow was abandoned as a now less effective weapon in warfare. Today, archers compete in field archery and/or bow hunting competitions throughout North America and Europe. Some well-known archers you are probably familiar with: Diana (goddess of the hunt) and Cupid (god of love) from Roman mythology; Apollo, Artemis and Eros from Greek mythology; Robin Hood and William Tell; and the Native American Indians. Archery is one of those talents obedient to the days of old and the surname was probably one that was carried with pride. As a first-name-turning surname, Archer is a fairly modern choice, and most popular in Australia and America. Today, archers compete in field archery and/or bow hunting competitions throughout North America and Europe. Some well-known archers you are probably familiar with: Diana (goddess of the hunt) and Cupid (god of love) from Roman mythology; Apollo, Artemis and Eros from Greek mythology; Robin Hood and William Tell; and the Native American Indians. Archery is one of those talents obedient to the days of old and the surname was probably one that was carried with pride. As a first-name-turning surname, Archer is a fairly modern choice, and most popular in Australia and America. Archery was revived by the English upper classes in the 18th century as a fashionable sport. Today, archers compete in field archery and/or bow hunting competitions throughout North America and Europe. Some well-known archers you are probably familiar with: Diana (goddess of the hunt) and Cupid (god of love) from Roman mythology; Apollo, Artemis and Eros from Greek mythology; Robin Hood and William Tell; and the Native American Indians. Archery is one of those talents obedient to the days of old and the surname was probably one that was carried with pride. As a first-name-turning surname, Archer is a fairly modern choice, and most popular in Australia and America. archers compete in field archery and/or bow hunting competitions throughout North America and Europe. Some well-known archers you are probably familiar with: Diana (goddess of the hunt) and Cupid (god of love) from Roman mythology; Apollo, Artemis and Eros from Greek mythology; Robin Hood and William Tell; and the Native American Indians. Archery is one of those talents obedient to the days of old and the surname was probably one that was carried with pride. As a first-name-turning surname, Archer is a fairly modern choice, and most popular in Australia and America. archers compete in field archery and/or bow hunting competitions throughout North America and Europe. Some well-known archers you are probably familiar with: Diana (goddess of the hunt) and Cupid (god of love) from Roman mythology; Apollo, Artemis and Eros from Greek mythology; Robin Hood and William Tell; and the Native American Indians. Archery is one of those talents obedient to the days of old and the surname was probably one that was carried with pride. As a first-name-turning surname, Archer is a fairly modern choice, and most popular in Australia and America. Artemis and Eros from Greek mythology; Robin Hood and William Tell; and the Native American Indians. Archery is one of those talents obedient to the days of old and the surname was probably one that was carried with pride. As a first-name-turning surname, Archer is a fairly modern choice, and most popular in Australia and America. Artemis and Eros from Greek mythology; Robin Hood and William Tell; and the Native American Indians. Archery is one of those talents obedient to the days of old and the surname was probably one that was carried with pride. As a first-name-turning surname, Archer is a fairly modern choice, and most popular in Australia and America.