Gathercole

Gathercole is an English surname which originated, in the Early Medieval period, as a nickname for an old man who "gathered cold", i.e. became weak and unwell.

Notable persons with the surname include:


 * Ben Gathercole (born 1965), Australian triathlon coach
 * Cory Gathercole (born 1986), Australian motorcycle speedway rider
 * Harry Gathercole (1887–1953), Australian footballer
 * John Gathercole (1937–2010), Archdeacon of Dudley
 * Simon J. Gathercole, British New Testament scholar
 * Susan Gathercole, British psychologist
 * Terry Gathercole (1935–2001), Australian swimmer