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Surnames, their origin and their meaning

Many surnames are associated with the place/locality of where the family lived and in those cases the location is noted as the meaning.
Many surnames are associated with the occupation of the person given the name.

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Surname Origin Meaning
Aaron Hebrew Hebrew Signifies a mountaineer, or mount of strength
Aarons Hebrew Hebrew Aarons Son
Aaronson Hebrew Hebrew Aaron's Son
Abb Hebrew Hebrew Abraham
Abbee France French abbey
Abberle England English Abberley Worcester
Abbiss Surname Abby's son
Abbot Surname chief ruler of an abbey
Abdallah Several languages Turkish The servant of God
Abel Hebrew Hebrew Vanity, breath
Abendroth Germany German abend, evening, and roth, red
Abercrombie Celtic Celtic-Gaelic parish in Fife, Scotland
Aberdeen Celtic Celtic-Gaelic city in Aberdeenshire
Aberdene Celtic Celtic-Gaelic city in Aberdeenshire
Abernethy Celtic Celtic-Gaelic a town in Strathern, Scotland, on the river Tay
Abijah Hebrew Hebrew The will of the Lord
Abner Hebrew Hebrew Father or Light
Abney Normandy Norman-French Aubigny, a town of France, in the department of Berry
Abraham Hebrew Hebrew The father of a great multitude
Absolom Hebrew Hebrew Father of Peace
Acheson Cornwall Cornish-British An inscription or memorial
Ackart Saxon Saxon Ack, oak, and ard, nature, disposition
Ackerley England English aker, a division of land + ley, a lea or field
Ackerman Saxon Saxon Acker, oaken, made of oak, and man
Ackers Saxon Saxon place of oaks, or oak-man
Ackland Saxon Saxon a place in North Devonshire, England,
Ackman Saxon Saxon ack, or ake, oak, and man
Ackworth Celtic Celtic Oak Tree Estate or Ford
Acreman England English acer, a field + man
Acres England English acer - a field
Acroyd Scandinavian Scandinavian Oak-Ridding clearing
Acton Saxon Saxon oak-town
Ada Saxon Saxon Eade
Adair Celtic Celtic-Gaelic Ath, a ford, and dare, from darach, the place of oaks
Adams Hebrew Hebrew Man, earthly, or red
Adcock Surname little Ad or Adam
Addenbrooke England English Dweller at the brook
Adderley England English the common-field land
Addison Surname son of Adam, Adie or Addie
Adee Surname Adam
Adie Surname Adam
Adkins Surname son of Adam
Adlam Saxon Saxon adel, fine, noble, and ham, a village or castle
Adlar Holland Dutch Adelaar, an eagle
Adlington England English adling, prince; tun, manor
Adnett France French son of Adam
Adolphus Saxon Saxon Ead, happiness, and ulph, help
Adrian Latin Latin the city of Hadria
Adshead England English Headland
Affleck Celtic Celtic-Gaelic the lands and barony of Auchinleck, near Dundee, in Angusshire, Scotland
Agan Celtic Gaelic Eigin, force, violence
Agar Celtic Celtic-Gaelic Aighear signifies gladness, joy, gayety
Agate England English at the Gate
Aglionby Normandy Norman-French Aglion, an eaglet, and by, a residence or habitation
Agnew Normandy Norman-French the town of Agneau in Normandy
Aguiler Latin French-Latin Needle Maker
Ahern Celtic Celtic Ech Tighern = Horse-Lord
Aiken Saxon Saxon Oaken
Aikman Saxon Saxon ack, oak, and man
Ainsworth Wales Welsh-British ains, a spring, a river, and gwerth, a place, possession, or court
Aird Celtic Celtic Tall, exalted, noble
Aiston Celtic Celtic East Farmstead or village
Aitkin Surname son of Arthur
Aiton Normandy Norman-French ea or eau, water, and ton, a town
Akam England English Oak Tree Enclosure or Dwelling
Aked England English Oak-Head land
Akehurst England English OakWood
Akeman Saxon Saxon Oakman
Aken Saxon Saxon Oaken
Akers Saxon Saxon ac and ake being old terms for oak
Akin Saxon Saxon Oaken
Alan Surname hound
Alanson Surname son as Alan
Albany France French Albi(g)ny, now Aubigny, France
Albert Germany German beort or bert, signifies famous, fair, and clear, bright
Albin Latin French-Latin White, Fair
Albrecht Saxon Saxon All-bright
Albright Teutonic Teutonic Noble, bright, glorious
Albury England English old Borough
Alcock Surname little Hal or Al
Alcott England English Old Cottage
Aldcroft England English Old Croft, a small field
Alden Saxon Saxon ald, old, and den or dun, a hill or town
Alderman England English Duke, magistrate, chief
Aldersey Saxon Saxon The isle of alders
Alderslade England English alder tree valley
Aldersmith England English older smith
Alderton England English aldertree farm
Aldham England English old enclosure or dwelling
Aldis Saxon Saxon old house
Aldjoy Saxon Saxon all-joy
Aldred Saxon Saxon All-fear
Aldridge Saxon Saxon All-fear
Aldwin England English Old friend
Aldworth England English old estate or farm
Alexander Greek Greek aider or benefactor of men
Alford Saxon Saxon old ford
Alfort Locality Locality A village in France, two leagues from Paris
Alfred Saxon Saxon all, and fred or friede, peace
Algar Celtic Gaelic Noble
Alger England English Old Spear
Alice Saxon Saxon Adeliz, noble
Allan Scotland Scottish Aland, a wolf-dog, a hound
Allchin Saxon Anglo-Saxon Allwine
Allcorn Sussex English-Sussex The temple corner or corner of land
Allen Scotland Scottish Aland, a wolf-dog, a hound
Allenby Celtic Celtic Allen's dwelling or farm
Allendorf Surname A town in Hesse, Germany
Alley Surname passage or walk
Allgood Saxon Saxon All-good
Alliman Teutonic French-Teutonic All-Men
Allingham England English Aille or Aella family ham = home, extate
Allington Saxon Anglo-Saxon Ellendun = Elder-Tree Hill
Allinson Surname Allen's Son
Allison Surname Alice's son
Allman Teutonic French-Teutonic All-Men
Alloway Celtic Celtic Wild Field
Allwood England English old wood
Allworthy England English old estate or farm
Allwright Surname Old Wright
Almey Scandinavian Scandinavian Elm Island
Almgill Scandinavian Scandinavian elm ravine
Almond England English Temple-protection
Alp England English bullfinch
Alpin Scotland Scottish A pet name, with -in diminutive ending
Alsford England English Alder-Tree Ford
Alsop Locality Locality Alsop, Co. Derby, England
Althorp England English old village
Alton England English Old Farm, Manor, or Village
Alvarez Spain Spanish son of Alvaro
Alverston Cornwall Cornish-British al, high, ver, green, and don or ton, a hill
Alverton Cornwall Cornish-British al, high, ver, green, and don or ton, a hill
Alvin Saxon Saxon All-winning or victorious
Alvord Saxon Saxon old ford
Alwin Saxon Saxon All-winning or victorious
Amaker Locality Locality Amager, a small Danish island to the east of Copenhagen
Ambler France French Ambleur, an officer of the king's stables
Ambrose Greek Greek divine, immortal
Amery Germany German Emerich or Immer-reich, always rich
Ames France French Amie, a friend, beloved
Amherst Saxon Saxon ham, a town or village, and hurst or herst, a wood
Ammadon Celtic Gaelic Amadan, a numskull, a simpleton
Amoore England English at the moor
Ampte Holland Dutch Ampt, an official situation
Amy Latin French-Latin Friend
Anastasia Greek Greek Christ's resurrection
Andarton British British an, the; dar, an oak, and ton, a hill
Anderson Scotland Scottish son of Andrew
Andrew Greek Greek A brave man
Angel Greek Greek messenger
Angell France French Angel, Messenger
Anger Germany German angar, a pasture, meadow
Angevine Surname Anjou, in France
Angle Greek Greek messenger
Angood Teutonic French-Teutonic Ancestral God
Angus Locality Locality A county of Scotland, sometimes called Forfarshire
Anker Latin Latin-Greek Anchorite, hermit, monk
Annan Locality Locality A river and borough of Scotland
Annandale Celtic Celtic-English The Dale of the River Annan
Annesley Locality Locality a town in Nottinghamshire, England
Anscombe England English Anne's hollow or valley
Ansell Surname Anselm
Anselm Teutonic Teutonic Hamstzhelm, a defender of his companions
Anson Surname son of Ann
Anstruther Celtic Gaelic Anstruth, an ancient order of historians or bards among the Celts
Anthon Surname Anthony
Anthony Latin Latin Antius, a son of Hercules
Anton Greek Greek A flower; flourishing, beautiful, graceful
Anwell Celtic Celtic Beloved, dear
Appleby Scandinavian Scandinavian Orchard or the apple-tree farm
Applegarth Locality Locality The orchard, apple-garden
Applegate England English Apple Tree gate
Applethwaite Scandinavian Scandinavian Apple Tree clearing
Appleton Locality Locality The town abounding in apples
Apps England English the aspen tree or the fir tree
Apsey England English Aspen Island
Arblaster Surname Balistarius, a cross-bowman
Arbuthnot Locality Locality the land and barony of Arbuthnot in the Mearns, Scotland
Arceneau France French gunmaker
Archibald Germany German Erchenbald, a powerful, bold, and speedy learner or observer
Ardal Celtic Celtic ar, upon, and dol or dal, a vale, on the vale
Arderne England English Cheshire place-name
Ardgall Celtic Celtic ar, upon, and dol or dal, a vale, on the vale
Ardley England English Arda's Lea or home
Argent Latin French-Latin Argentus' Estate
Argyle Celtic Gaelic Earra Ghaidheal, that is, the country of the western Gael
Arkle Scandinavian Scandinavian Arkcoll, Arkell, Arkill, & Arkle - Eagle-Kettle, sacrificial cauldron
Arkwright England English Chest-Maker
Arlon Locality Locality Arlon, a town in the Netherlands, thirteen miles east from Luxemburg
Armes England English Poor, wretched
Armfield England English Poor Field
Armistead Saxon Saxon The place of arms
Armitage Locality Locality Hermitage, the cell or habitation of a hermit, formerly a wilderness or solitary place
Armitstead England English Hermit's Place
Armour Surname Armorer, a maker of armor
Armsted Saxon Saxon The place of arms
Armstrong Surname strength in battle
Arnold Germany German are or ehre, honor, and hold, faithful or devoted to
Arrowsmith England English Arrow maker
Arthur British British Ar (Latin vir), a man, and thor, strong
Artois Locality Locality the province of Artois in the Netherlands
Arundale England English Eagle-dale
Arundel Locality Locality the dale on the Arun
Arzt Germany German doctor
Ascall Celtic Gaelic a sheltered place, a bosom, a covert
Asgall Celtic Gaelic a sheltered place, a bosom, a covert
Ashburner England English Charcoal maker
Ashburton Locality Locality the town on the hill covered or surrounded with ash trees
Ashbury England English ashtree hill
Ashby Saxon Saxon the village on a place abounding in ash-trees
Ashcroft England English East Croft a small field
Asher England English ashtree spear
Ashford Saxon Saxon ford over the Ash river
Ashley Saxon Saxon The lea, field, or pasture abounding in ash-trees
Ashton Saxon Saxon The ash-hill or town
Ashwin England English Spear friend
Askew Saxon Saxon Acksheugh, hilly lands covered with oaks
Askwith Scandinavian Scandinavian ash wood
Aslett Latin French-Latin Lancelet
Aspinwall Saxon Saxon aspen-vale
Astley Saxon Saxon Estley or Eastley, the east meadow or field
Aston Saxon Saxon Eston or Easton, the east town
Astor Locality Locality Oster, a town in North Jutland
Atherton Saxon Saxon Atherstone, a town in Warwickshire, England
Athill Locality Locality At the hill
Athol Celtic Celtic-Gaelic ath, a ford, and al, an old word for a rock, a stone
Athow Locality Locality At the hill
Atkins Surname son of Arthur
Attree Locality Locality At the tree
Atwater Locality Locality At the water
Atwell Locality Locality At the well
Atwood Locality Locality At the wood
Aubrey Germany German Alberic, a name given in hope of power or wealth
Auchinleck Locality Locality Ach, an elevation, a mound, or round hill, generally level at the top; and leac, a flat stone, a tombstone
Auchmuty Celtic Gaelic Ach, an elevation, a mound, and mod, a court, an assembly, a meeting
Aucoin France French Alcuin, of German origin, meaning friend of the temple
Audley Saxon Saxon ald or aud, old, and ley, a field or pasture
Augustine Latin Latin Augustinus, imperial, royal, great, or renowned
Auld Scotland Scottish Old
Ault Scotland Scottish Old
Aurelia Latin Latin Feminine of Aurelius, golden
Aurora Surname Aurea hora, the golden hour
Austin Latin Latin Augustinus, imperial, royal, great, renowned
Avelin Latin Latin hazelnut
Averill Locality Locality Haverill is a town in Suffolk, England
Avery Celtic Gaelic Aimhrea contention or disagreement
Avis Latin Latin Avus grandfather
Axton England English Stone, monument, or castle
Ayleward Surname ale-keeper
Aylmer Wales Welsh Allmor a valley or dale
Aylsworth Cornwall Cornish-British Ayles, low meadow, flat lands, washed by a river, sea, or lake, and gwerth, a worth, farm, house, village
Ayres Locality Locality a river, town, and district of the same name in Scotland
Ayton England English The River Farm or Village
Baba Surname German, Bube, a boy
Babb Latin Latin-Greek A diminutive of Barbara meaning Stranger, foreigner
Babcock Surname Bab, a nickname for Bartholomew, and cock, small, little, a son
Baber Surname Bosseville; from Bosch, a wood, and ville, a village
Babin France French Babylas
Babington England English The esate of the Baba / Babba family
Bachelor Holland Dutch Bock, a book, and leeraar, a doctor of divinity, law, or physic
Backe England English brook
Backer England English Baker
Backhouse England English Bake house
Backman Germany German Bach, a brook, and man
Backster England English Female baker
Bacon Saxon Anglo-Saxon bacan, to bake, to dry by heat
Badam Wales Welsh-Hebrew Son of Adam
Badeau France French the Parisians who admired every thing that seems a little extraordinary
Bader Germany German barber
Badgely Locality Locality a town in Scotland
Badger Surname a hawker, a peddler
Bagley Saxon Saxon bilge, rising or swelling, and leagh or ley, plain or pasture land
Bagot France French A stay or walking staff
Bagshawe England English Back Wood
Bailey Surname Bailiff
Baillie France French bailiff
Bain Celtic Celtic Whiteness, fairness
Bainbridge Celtic Celtic-English The bridge over the River Bain
Baines France French The healing baths
Bains France French The healing baths
Baisley Celtic Gaelic Baisealach, proud
Baits Several languages several-languages to feed, to rest for refreshment
Baker Saxon Saxon bacan, to dry by heat
Bakewell England English Badeca's spring or well
Balch Surname bald
Balcombe Celtic Gaelic Bal, a round body, any thing thrown up and combe, a valley
Balder Saxon Anglo-Saxon Bealdhere / Baldhere = Bold Army
Balderston England English B(e)aldhere's or Bealdor's Manor or Farmstead
Balding Saxon Anglo-Saxon B(e)alding / B(e)ald's Son
Baldock England English Bald Oak
Baldrey Teutonic Teutonic Baldric - bold + rek, a ruler
Baldry Teutonic Teutonic Baldric - bold + rek, a ruler
Baldwin Germany German bald, quick or speedy, and win, an old word signifying victor or conqueror
Balen Cornwall Cornish-British Melen, a mill
Balfe Celtic Celtic Dumb, quiet
Balfour Celtic Gaelic Ball and Balla, signifies a casting up, raising, and denotes a wall, fortress, house, a village
Balgowan Celtic Celtic The place of the smith
Ball Teutonic Teutonic Baldwin
Ballantine Surname A place where Bal or Belus was worshiped by the Celts
Ballantyne Surname A place of ancient pagan worship among the Celts
Ballard Celtic Celtic-Gaelic Ball, a place, a round elevation; and ard, high
Balliol Normandy Normandy Bailey, Barrier
Balloch Celtic Celtic Dweller at a Gap or Pass
Balmer Surname Balm or spice dealer
Balshaw England English Bald(a)'s Wood, a thicket, wood
Bamber England English bean grove
Bambery England English beam, a tree + bearh, a hill
Bamborough England English beam, a tree + bearh, a hill
Bambridge England English a tree, beam
Bambrough England English beam, a tree + bearh, a hill
Bamburgh England English beam, a tree + bearh, a hill
Bambury England English beam, a tree + bearh, a hill
Bamfield England English Tree-Field
Bamford England English tree ford
Bampton England English The tree (or log) dwelling or farmstead
Bancho Celtic Gaelic ban, white, and chu or cu, a dog
Bancroft France French bain, a bath, a hot-house
Bangs Surname Banks
Bannan Celtic Celtic O'Banan, descendant of Banan, white, fair
Bannatyne Scotland Scottish the hill where fires were kindled
Bannerman Scotland Scottish the king's standard-bearer
Banning Denmark Danish Baaning, a home, a dwelling
Bannister France French The keeper of a bath
Bant Wales Welsh A high place
Banta Celtic Gaelic Beaunta, hills, mountains
Banton England English bean-enclosure
Banvard Cornwall Cornish-British ban, a mount, hill, or high ground
Banyard England English bean-enclosure
Bar Surname Barr, a parish in Ayrshire, Scotland
Barber Holland Dutch Bock, a book, and leeraar, a doctor of divinity, law, or physic
Barclay Saxon Saxon beorce, a beech-tree, and leagh or ley, a field
Barcula Holland Dutch Borkulo, a town in Holland
Barculo Holland Dutch Borkulo, a town in Holland
Bard Celtic Celtic bawr, a top or summit, the highest; and eidde or oidde, instructor
Bardrick Teutonic Teutonic Axe-Ruler
Barfield England English barleyfield
Barfoot England English Barefoot
Barhydt Holland Dutch Barheid, sharpness, roughness, severity
Barker Surname tanner
Barnabas Germany German Son of exhortation
Barnaby Germany German Son of exhortation
Barnard Saxon Saxon Bearn or Bairn, a child, and ard, nature, disposition
Barnby Scandinavian Scandinavian Bjorn's dwelling or estate
Barnes Cornwall Cornish-British Barnyz, a judge
Barnet Locality Locality A town in Hertfordshire, England
Barney Surname Bernard
Barnum Locality Locality Bearnham, the town in the wood or hill
Barnwell England English Bearne, a wood, and veld, a field
Baron Celtic Celtic man
Barr Surname Barr, a parish in Ayrshire, Scotland
Barras Saxon Saxon Baerwas, groves, a place among trees
Barrell Celtic Gaelic Barrail, excellent, surpassing
Barret France French barat, strife, deceit
Barringer Locality Locality Beringer, a town in France
Barron Celtic Celtic Man
Barrow Surname A circular earthen mound, marking the place of interment of some noted person
Barry Surname Baruch, a devout man who was interred there
Barstow Wales Gaelic-Welsh Barr, the top of a hill, and stow, a place or depository
Bartholomew Hebrew Hebrew The son of him who maketh the waters to mount
Bartlett Surname Bartholomew-little Bart
Barton Saxon Saxon barley village
Bartul Germany German Beorht, and ulph; help in counsel
Barwick Locality Locality aber, the mouth, and wick, a town or harbor
Basford Locality Locality The shallow ford or way
Basil Greek Greek Royal, kingly
Basset France French A little fat man with short legs
Bateman Saxon Saxon bate, strife, to beat, contention
Bates Saxon Anglo-Saxon Bate, contention
Bath Saxon Saxon bad, a place to bathe or wash
Bathe Surname Bathing-Place
Bathgate Surname Bathing-Place Road or Way
Bathurst Saxon Saxon Bath and hurst, a place of fruit-trees, a wood or grove.
Battcock Surname Bartholomew
Bauer Germany German farmer
Bauerdt Germany German farmer
Baum Germany German tree
Bauman Germany German builder
Baumann Germany German builder
Baur Germany German farmer
Baurerdt Germany German farmer
Baxter Saxon Anglo-Saxon Bagster, a baker
Bayer Germany German Bavarian
Bayerle Germany German little Bavarian
Bayr Germany German Bavarian
Beach Locality Locality The shore of the sea, lake, or river
Beacher Surname beach or bay
Beadle Surname a messenger or crier of a court
Beal Celtic Gaelic Beul, the mouth, and by metonymy, eloquent, musical
Beatty Celtic Gaelic Beathaich, to feed, nourish, to welcome, to support
Beauchamp Normandy Norman-French fair or beautiful field
Beaufort Normandy Norman-French fine or commodious fort
Beaumont Normandy Norman-French fair mount
Beauvais France French beautiful place
Beck Saxon Anglo-Saxon becc, a brook
Becker Germany German backer, a baker
Beckett Surname little brook
Beckford Saxon Saxon brook-ford
Beckley Locality Locality beck, a brook, and ley, field or meadow
Beckman Surname a brook or stream, or on a bec, or neck of land
Beckwith Surname Beckworth, the farm or place by the brook, from beck, a brook, and worth, a farm
Bedale Locality Locality a town in England
Beddau Wales Welsh Rhos-y Beddau, the heath of the graves
Bede Surname devout man
Bedeau France French a beadle, mace-bearer
Bedell Surname Beadle, an officer belonging to a court, university, ward, or parish
Bedford Saxon Saxon bedan, battle, war, slaughter, and ford, a way or shallow place for crossing a river
Beecher France French Beau chère, fine entertainment
Beers Locality Locality bere, grain, barley; a fruitful place
Begg Celtic Gaelic Beag, little, young, small of stature
Belcher France French Bel-chère, good cheer, fine entertainment
Belden Cornwall Cornish-British Beildin, the hill of Belus, a place of Druid-worship
Bell Scotland Scottish Bell
Bellamont France French beautiful mount
Bellamy France French bel, fair or beautiful, and ami, a friend or companion
Bellew Normandy Norman-French De Belle Eau, from the beautiful water
Bellinger Locality Locality Bellinger, a town in South Jutland
Belmont France French fair mount
Belvidere Italy Italian Bello, pleasant, and videre, to see
Benedict Latin Latin Benedictus, blessed, well spoken of, or a person wishing all good
Benjamin Hebrew Hebrew The son of the right hand; the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons
Bennett Surname Benedictus, blessed
Benoit France French Benedictus, blessed
Benson Surname son of Benjamin
Bent Locality Locality A plain, a moor, covered with the bent-grass
Bentley Surname bent, bent-grass, and ley, uncultivated ground, a pasture
Beorn Saxon Saxon chief
Beresford Surname Barrasford, from barra, an old word for a plain, open heath
Berger Germany German townsman
Bergeron Normandy Normandy shepherd
Berkeley Saxon Saxon Beorce, a beech-tree, or the box-tree, and leagh or ley, a field
Bernard Saxon Saxon Bearn or Bairn, a child, and ard, nature, disposition
Berry France French the province of Berri, in France
Bertram Saxon Saxon Fair and pure
Bertrand Saxon Saxon Fair and pure
Bessette France French bas meaning either low, low-born, or short
Bethune Locality Locality capital of a county in Artois, Netherlands
Betts Latin Latin Beatus, happy
Bevan Wales Welsh Ap Evan, or Ivan, the son of John
Beveridge France French Belvoir, fine prospect; and ridge, the back or top of a hill
Beverly Surname Belvoir, a beautiful prospect, and ley, a place or field
Bewley France French Beaulieu, a beautiful place
Beyer Germany German Bavarian
Bickersteth Wales Welsh bicra, to fight, to bicker, and steth, a corruption of staff, used for tilting or skirmishing
Biddle Surname Bedell and Beadle
Biddulph Saxon Saxon Botolph, Boat, and ulph, Help
Bierman Germany German taverner beer host
Biermeyer Germany German taverner beer host
Bierwirth Germany German taverner beer host
Bigalow Wales Welsh Bygglu, signifies to hector, to bully
Biggar Surname A town in Lanarkshire, Scotland
Biggore Locality Locality An ancient province of France
Bigler France French One who squints
Bigod Denmark Danish By God
Bigot Denmark Danish By God
Bigsby Denmark Danish bigs, near, and by, the town
Billings Celtic Gaelic Beilean, loquacious; a prattling person
Bing Denmark Danish binge, a pen, a bin, a corn-bin
Bingham Denmark Danish a place where provisions were deposited; and ham, a town or village
Binney Cornwall Cornish-British Bin, a hill; and ey, water
Biorn Denmark Danish A bear; denoting courage and strength
Birch Locality Locality birch-tree
Birely Germany German little Bavarian
Birney Locality Locality Burn-nigh, a village near the Burn or river
Birnie Locality Locality Burn-nigh, a village near the Burn or river
Bixby Denmark Danish The house or village among the box-trees
Blackburn Locality Locality The black brook or stream
Blackwood Locality Locality the lands of Baron Dufferin and Claneboye, in Scotland, called Blackwood
Blain France French the town of Blain, in Bretagne, France
Blair Celtic Celtic a cleared plain
Blaisdale England English Blase, sprouting forth, luxuriant; and dale, a valley
Blake Surname Ap Lake, from Ap, signifying from, or son, and Lake
Blakeman Surname Blackman
Blanc Catalonia French-Catalan white or fair hair or a pale complexion
Bland Surname Mild, gentle, smooth
Blaney Wales Welsh Bluenae, the inland extremity of a valley
Blasedale Locality Locality A place in Lancashire, England
Blauvelt Germany German Blau, blue, and veld or feld, field
Bleeker Holland Dutch a bleacher or whitener of linen
Blin Wales Welsh Blaen, a point, the inland extremity of a valley
Bliss England English very happy name
Bliven Denmark Danish Beleven, affable, genteel, kind
Blood Holland Dutch timorous, cowardly
Bloss Locality Locality Blois, the chief town of a territory in Orleans, France
Blount Normandy Norman-French Blond, Of fair hair or complexion
Blundell Normandy Norman-French Blond, faired haired, only in a lesser degree
Blunt Normandy Norman-French Blond, Of fair hair or complexion
Blyth Surname Glad, gay, joyful
Boardman Surname One who keeps a boarding-house
Bock Holland Dutch book
Bocock Surname Beaucock, a fine fellow
Bodine France French Waggish, merry, sportive
Bodley Cornwall Cornish-British Bod, a house, and ley
Bogart Holland Dutch boomgard, an orchard
Bogue Saxon Saxon boga, a bend, a bow, a corner
Bolingbroke Locality Locality The brook or bridge near the round hill.
Bolster Cornwall Cornish-British Bolla, a casting or throwing up, and ter, the earth
Bolton Surname round hill
Bonar Locality Locality a chain of hills
Bond Surname The father of a family
Bonnal Cornwall Cornish-British The house on the cliff
Bonner France French Bonheur, happiness, good-fortune, prosperity
Bonney Scotland Scottish Genteel, fine, spruce
Bontecou France French Bonte, goodness, strength, fruitfulness, and cul, the bottom behind
Boorman Saxon Saxon A countryman or farmer
Booth Surname A small cottage
Bordoel Locality Locality A town in lower Saxony
Borland Cornwall Cornish-British bor, swelling, rising, and land
Borrail Celtic Gaelic swaggering, boastful, haughty, proud
Boscawen Cornwall Cornish-British the town in Cornwall
Bostwick Cornwall Cornish-British Bos, a house, and wick, a haven or creek
Boswell Locality Locality Bosch, a wood, and ville, a village
Bottesford Locality Locality A town in England
Boucher France French butcher
Boughton Locality Locality the bowing or bending hill
Bourg France French someone who lived in a fortified town
Bourne England English a small river or spring-well
Bourque France French someone who lived in a town that had been fortified
Boutin France French Bout meaning someone who lived at the edge of a town or village
Bouvier France French A drover
Bovie France French Beauvais, a town in France
Bowen Wales Welsh Ap Owen, the son of Owen
Bowers Saxon Saxon a cottage
Bowes Surname Castle of Bowes with five hundred archers to defend it
Bowles Surname bowl
Bowman Surname archer
Bowne Cornwall Cornish-British Signifies ready, active, nimble
Bowyer Surname archer
Boyd Celtic Gaelic buidhe, yellow-haired
Boyer Surname A name given to a Grandee among the Muscovites
Boyle Scotland Scottish Ó Baoithghill descendant of Baoithgheall
Boynton Locality Locality Buvington, in the Wolds, in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Bracy France French Bracy, a town in Normandy
Bradburn Locality Locality The wide or broad brook
Bradford Locality Locality broad ford
Brady Celtic Gaelic Breada, handsome
Bragg Scandinavian Scandinavian Brag was the god of eloquence
Braine Celtic Gaelic Brain, a chieftain
Braman Surname Bremen, local, a city of Germany
Bramhall Denmark Danish bram, goods on sale
Bran Celtic Gaelic raven
Brand Teutonic Teutonic to burn
Brande Locality Locality town in Denmark
Brandon Locality Locality burnt town
Brandreth Wales Gaelic-Welsh Bran, signifies a swift river, and dreth, the sandy shore or strand
Bratt Denmark Danish Brave, valiant, courageous
Braud France French a place in Gironde named Braud
Brauer Germany German brewer
Brawn Germany German with brown hair
Breck Locality Locality broken
Breckenridge Locality Locality broken, out of repair; and ridge
Breed Holland Dutch broad, large
Breese Wales Welsh Ap Reese, the son of Reese
Brendon Cornwall Cornish-British Bren, a crow, and dun or don, a hill
Brenigan Cornwall Cornish-British A limpet
Brenin Cornwall Cornish-British Brenhin, a triutary prince
Brennan Celtic Gaelic Ó Branáin descendant of Branán
Brenner Germany German distiller
Brentwood Saxon Anglo-Saxon burnt-wood
Breton British British A native of Britain
Brett Surname Breton, a Briton
Breuer Germany German brewer
Breuilly France French A coppice
Brewer Surname A brewer of malt liquor
Brian Celtic Gaelic Bri, dignity, honor, and an, diminutive of that to which it is annexed, belonging to it
Briant Celtic Gaelic Bri, exalted, and ant, a termination, implying the being or state of that to which it is annexed
Briare Locality Locality a town in the province of Orleans, France
Brice Wales Welsh Ap Rice, the son of Rice
Brick Celtic Gaelic Ó Bruic descendant of Broc
Bride Celtic Gaelic Brighid, a hostage, pledge, or security
Bridge Locality Locality raised over rivers
Bridges Locality Locality raised over rivers
Bridgman Celtic Gaelic a builder of bridges
Brienne Locality Locality meeting-place of the Brians or nobles
Brierly France French bruyere, shrubs growing on commons and heaths
Briggs Saxon Anglo-Saxon brigg, a bridge
Brighton Locality Locality bright town
Brill Holland Dutch Bril, a neat city in tho Netherlands
Brimmer Saxon Anglo-Saxon Bremman, Breme, or Brim, to extend, to amplify to the utmost limits
Brinker Germany German small farmer
Brinkerhoff Holland Dutch Brengerhof, messenger of the court, or head messenger or carrier
Brion Celtic Gaelic Bri, dignity, honor, and an, diminutive of that to which it is annexed, belonging to it
Brisban Cornwall Cornish-British brez or brys, a judgment, a trial at law, and ban, a hill, a mount
Brisbin Cornwall Cornish-British brez or brys, a judgment, a trial at law, and ban, a hill, a mount
Bristed Saxon Saxon brihs, bright, pleasant, and stead, a place
Bristol Wales Gaelic-Welsh bris, broken, and tull, tol, a hole, cleft or chasm
Bristow Saxon Saxon brihs, pleasant, bright, and stow, the same as stead, a place
Brittan Surname A native of Britain
Britte Holland Dutch Brittainer
Britten Surname A native of Britain
Britton Surname A native of Britain
Brock Saxon Saxon Broc, a badger
Brocklesby Surname a small town in England
Brodie Locality Locality a little ridge; a brow
Brodt Locality Locality a town in Sclavonia
Brome Surname a sprig of the broom-plant as the symbol of humility
Bromfeld Locality Locality The field abounding in broom
Bromley Locality Locality brome or broom, and ley, a field or common
Bronson Surname son of Brown
Brooks Locality Locality small river
Broome Surname a sprig of the broom-plant as the symbol of humility
Broster Cornwall Cornish-British Greatness, majesty
Brotherson Surname nephew
Brougham Locality Locality Burgham. The village on a hill; a borough town
Broughton Locality Locality A town on the hill
Broussard France French brush
Brower Holland Dutch brewer
Brown Scotland Scottish complexion, color of hair or garments
Brownson Surname son of Brown
Bruce Normandy Scottish-Norman De Bruys; from Bruy or Bruys, a place in Normandy
Bruder Germany German brother
Brun France French brown
Brunner Locality Locality a town of that name in Switzerland
Brunson Surname son of Brown
Brux Locality Locality A town in England
Bruyere France French A common or heath covered with shrubs
Bryan Surname Brian
Bryant Celtic Gaelic Bri, exalted, and ant, a termination, implying the being or state of that to which it is annexed
Bryce Wales Welsh Ap Rhys, the son of Rhys or Rhees
Bryn Wales Welsh A mountain
Buchan Locality Locality A district of Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchanan Locality Locality A parish in the shire of Sterling, Scotland
Bucher France French A wood-house
Buchholz Germany German beechwood
Buck Surname Buck
Buckbee Locality Locality boc, a beech-tree, and by, a village
Buckhout Holland Dutch beuk, a beech, and houdt, a wood
Buckingham Saxon Saxon Bucen, beechen, and ham, a village, from the abundance of beech-trees
Buckley Locality Locality Bullock-ley, the bullock-field or pasture
Bucklin Celtic Gaelic Buic, a roe-buck, deer, and linne, a pool or lake
Buckmaster Surname one who had the care of herds of venison
Buckminster Saxon Saxon bucen, beechen, or bugan, to bend, a bow, a corner, round, and minster, a church, a monastery
Buckston Saxon Saxon boc, a beech-tree, and ton, a town
Budd Wales Welsh Thrift, gain, riches, victory
Buddington Locality Locality The flourishing town
Buel Wales Welsh A herd of cattle
Bulkeley Locality Locality Bullock-ley, the bullock-field or pasture
Bull Surname A well-known animal, powerful, fierce, and violent
Bullard Surname Having the disposition of a bull
Buller Denmark Danish Boler, a gallant
Bullions Celtic Gaelic Beul, the mouth, and Liane, the river
Bullock Surname A full-grown ox
Bun Celtic Gaelic Bunn, a hill
Bunnell Locality Locality Bonhill, a parish in the county of Dumbarton, Scotland
Bunting Surname A kind of bird
Bunyan Wales Gaelic-Welsh Bunan, a squat, short person
Burbeck Holland Dutch Burh, a hill, and bek, a point, a beak
Burby Saxon Saxon Bur, a hill, and by, a house or village
Burd Locality Locality A river in France
Burden Saxon Saxon Bour, a house and den, a valley
Burder Surname A bird-catcher
Burdett Surname A little bird, ett signifying young, small, tender
Burg Teutonic Teutonic a hill, a fortification, tower, castle, house, city
Burger Germany German townsman
Burgess Surname An inhabitant of a borough
Burgos Locality Locality A city of Spain, in Old Castile
Burgoyne Locality Locality Bourgogne, now Burgundy, an old province of France
Burke Surname De Burgo the fort, castle, hill, or city
Burlase Cornwall Cornish-British The green summit or top
Burleigh Saxon Saxon Burh, is the same as burg, a city, castle, house, or tower; leigh, a low place, opposed to a place higher, the same as ley, a meadow, a pasture
Burnett Scotland Scottish French burnete, a diminutive of brun brown
Burnham England English Bourn or Burn, signifies a river, and ham, a village or town
Burns Scotland Scottish a small stream
Burnside Locality Locality Beside the brook or burn
Burr Saxon Saxon Burh, a wall, a fortress, a castle
Burrard Holland Dutch Boer, a rustic, a farmer, and ard, nature, mode, kind
Burrell Surname borel lay clerks
Burt Celtic Gaelic quizzing, joking
Burtis Wales Welsh Bwrdais, a burgess
Burton Locality Locality the Bur-town, from the abundance of burs
Bushnell Holland Dutch Bossen-hall, a faggot or wood-market, or a hall or mansion in the wood
Bushwell Locality Locality Bushwild. From bush and well, wild, wold, a wood, a lawn, or plain
Busk Swedish Swedish Busche, a wood, a thicket
Buskirk Holland Dutch Bos, a wood, and kerk, a church
Bussey France French the town of Bussey, in the province of Burgundy, France
Butler Surname chief Butler of Ireland, the Earls of Ormond
Butman Locality Locality the man who lives at the butt or boundary
Butts Surname Butts were marks for archery
Buxton Saxon Saxon boc, a beech, and ton
Byfield Denmark Danish The village in the field
Bygby Denmark Danish Barley-town
Byington Saxon Saxon Bying, a habitation, and ton, a hill or inclosure
Byron France French De Biron, from the town of Biron, in the province of Guienne, France
Cabbell France French Cabel
Cabel France French Cabel
Cabell France French Cabeau
Cable France French Cabeau
Cad Wales Gaelic-Welsh War
Cadbury England English burh, a fortified place
Cadby Scandinavian Scandinavian Cada's settlement, farm
Cadd Wales Welsh War
Caddick Surname Caddock
Caddie Scotland Scottish younger brother
Caddock Wales Welsh cadoc, cattwg, &c -cad, battle, war + awg, keenness
Caddow England English Jack-daw
Caddy Scotland Scottish younger brother
Cade Surname barrel or cask
Cadell Wales Welsh Warlike
Cader Wales Welsh A keep, fortress, or strong-hold
Cadick Wales Welsh cadoc, cattwg, &c -cad, battle, war + awg, keenness
Cadle Wales Welsh Warlike
Cadman England English Anglican personal name Cadmon, Cedmon
Cadogan Wales Welsh cad, battle, and gwg, fierce
Cadwallader Wales Welsh cad, battle, and gwaladr, a leader
Cadwallider Wales Welsh cad, battle, and gwaladr, a leader
Cadwell Locality Locality A village in South Wales; written Cydwell
Cady Celtic Gaelic Ca-dia, the house of God
Caesar Latin Latin caesariatus, long-haired
Caeth Wales Welsh A captive
Caffan Latin Anglo-French-Latin Bald
Caffery Celtic Celtic MacGafraidh
Caffin Latin Anglo-French-Latin Bald
Caffrey Celtic Celtic MacGafraidh
Caffrie Celtic Celtic MacGafraidh
Caffyn Latin Anglo-French-Latin Bald
Cahill Celtic Celtic Descendant of Cathal = Warrior
Caig Surname Keig
Cain Wales Gaelic-Welsh Chaste, beloved, fair, beautiful
Caine Celtic Celtic Fair; Bright
Caines Surname Caine's son
Cains Surname Caine's son
Caird Celtic Celtic Smith, Tinker
Cairn Cornwall Cornish-British A circular mound of stones
Cairthness Scandinavian Celtic-Scandinavian The headland of Caith
Caithness Scandinavian Celtic-Scandinavian The headland of Caith
Cakebread England English a maker of rolls
Calcott England English Calcutt
Calcraft England English Cold Croft
Calcutt England English Calcott
Caldbeck Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Cold stream
Caldecote Wales Welsh Colcoit, the neck of the wood
Caldecott England English Cold Cot cottage
Caldecourt England English Cold Cot cottage
Caldecutt England English Cold Cot cottage
Calder Celtic Gaelic Calduor, and Welsh, the water that incloses or shuts in
Calderbank England English Calduor, and Welsh, the water that incloses or shuts in. This is an English topographic name for someone who lived on the bank of one of the rivers Calder, which are in Cumbria, Lancashire and West Yorkshire. The river got its name ultimately from the Welsh 'caled', harsh or violent, and 'dwfr' stream. The element of 'bank' in the surname is from Middle English 'banke', from the Old Norse 'bakke'.
Calderwood Locality Locality The wood on the river Calder
Caldicot Wales Welsh Colcoit, the neck of the wood
Caldicott Wales Welsh Colcoit, the neck of the wood
Caldwell Locality Locality Cold-well, a cold spring
Cale Celtic Celtic Thin, Slender
Caley Celtic Celtic Thin, Slender
Calf England English a nickname
Calfe England English a nickname
Calhoun Surname Colquhoun
Call Wales Welsh Prudent, discerning, cunning trickish
Callagan Celtic Celtic War; Warrior
Callaghan Celtic Celtic-Gaelic Ciallach, prudent, judicious, discreet
Callahan Ireland Irish descendant of Ceallachán
Callan Celtic Celtic MacAllan
Calland Scotland Scottish Gallant
Callander France French calandre
Callard France French Caillard
Callaway Saxon Anglo-Saxon Calwig wig, war, battle
Callcott England English Calcott
Callcut England English Calcott
Callen Surname MacAllen
Callender France French calandre
Calley Surname Kelly
Callie Surname Kelly
Callingham England English Estate of the Calla Family
Callis Celtic Anglo-French-Celtic Calais
Calliss Celtic Anglo-French-Celtic Calesium
Callister Surname MacAllister
Callow England English Bald
Calloway England English Calwig wig, war, battle
Calman England English bald
Calpin Surname Calthorpe
Calthorp England English Calla's Estate or Village
Calthorpe England English Calla's Estate or Village
Calthrop England English Calla's Estate or Village
Calveley England English Calf-Lea
Calver England English Calf-Herd
Dalling England English Dale-Meadow
Dallow England English Dela's Hill
Dalloway England English Dale-way
Dally Celtic Celtic Councillor
Dallyng England English Dale-Meadow
Dalmain Normandy Anglo-French D'Allenagne Of Germany
Dalman England English Dale-Man
Dalry Surname Dal, a valley, and righ, a king
Dalrymple Celtic Gaelic Dale-roi-milleadh, which signifies the valley of the slaughter of kings
Dalsell Surname Dalzell
Dalston England English Daegel's Estate
Dalton Locality Locality Dale-ton, the town in the dale
Daltree Surname Dawtry
Daltrey Surname Dawtry
Daltry Surname Dawtry
Daly Celtic Celtic Councillor
Dalyell Celtic Gaelic Dal, a dale or valley, and cille, a church
Dalzel Celtic Celtic dail dal, a field + doubtful
Dalzell Celtic Celtic dail dal, a field + doubtful
Dalziel Celtic Gaelic Dal, a dale or valley, and cille, a church
Damant France French D'Amont = From Up the River
Damont France French D'Amont = From Up the River
Dampier Latin French-Latin St. Peter
Dams England English Embankments
Damsell Latin Anglo-French-Latin Page, Squire
Dan Hebrew Hebrew Judge
Dana Celtic Celtic bold, daring
Danby Scandinavian Scandinavian Dane's Habitation
Dancaster Surname Doncaster
Dance Hebrew Hebrew Dan's Son
Dancey France French Dantus's Estate
Dancock Surname Dan + the pet suffix -cock
Dancocks Surname Dancock's Son
Dancy France French Dantus's Estate
Dand Teutonic Teutonic tand, a tooth, tusk
Dando Teutonic Teutonic tand, a tooth, tusk
Dandridge England English Tandridge
Dandy Scotland Scottish Andrew
Dane Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Native of Denmark
Danes Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Native of Denmark
Danford Locality Locality the way or ford of the Danes
Danforth Locality Locality the way or ford of the Danes
Dangar England English Dene, Dane + gar, a spear
Danger Surname D'Angier, from Angier, a town in France
Dangerfield France French D'Angerville, rom Angerville, a town in the province of Orleans, France
Daniel Hebrew Hebrew Daniyel, from dan, a judge, and El, God
Daniell Hebrew Hebrew Daniyel, from dan, a judge, and El, God
Daniels Hebrew Hebrew son of Daniel
Danker England English Dene, Dane + gar, a spear
Dankin Surname Little Dan
Danks Surname Dankin's Son
Dann Hebrew Hebrew dan, a judge
Dannatt France French Little Dan
Dannett France French Little Dan
Dansie France French Dantus's Estate
Danson Surname Dan's Son
Danvers France French De Anverso, from the town of Anvers, in France
Darbishire Surname Derbyshire
Darby Locality Locality doire, a forest, a woody, hilly country abounding in deer;
Darbyshire Surname Derbyshire
Darch France French arc, arche, an arched structure
Darcy France French D'Arcy, D'Arcey, D'Arcay = Of Arcy
Dare France French D'Aire = Of Aire or the Area
Dargue Celtic Celtic dearg, red
Dark England English Swarthy
Darke England English Swarthy
Darker England English darker of two brothers
Darley England English Deer-Lea
Darling Surname endearment
Darlingson Surname Darling's Son
Darlington England English Deoreing's Farm or Manor
Darlinson Surname Darling's Son
Darlison Surname Darling's Son
Darly France French D'Erle, from the town of Erle in France
Darnall England English Hidden or Secret Nook or Corner
Darnell England English Hidden or Secret Nook or Corner
Darnley England English Derna's Lea
Darnton Surname Deoreing's Farm or Manor
Darrell Normandy Norman-French De Orrell
Darrington England English Dorrington
Darroch Celtic Celtic Oak-Wood darach
Darsey France French D'Arcy, D'Arcey, D'Arcay = Of Arcy
Darsie France French D'Arcy, D'Arcey, D'Arcay = Of Arcy
Darton England English Deer-Park
Darvell Celtic Celtic dair, an oak; the doubtful
Darville Celtic Celtic dair, an oak; the doubtful
Darwen Celtic Celtic Derwennydd, from derwen, an oak
Darwin Wales Welsh Derwin, an oak
Darwood England English Deer-Wood
Dash England English Badger
Dashwood England English Badger-Wood
Daubeny France French D'Aubigny = Of Aubigny or Albinus's Estate
Dauber Latin Anglo-French-Latin Plasterer
D'Aubigne France French Aubigne, a town in France, in the department of Cher
Daubney France French D'Aubigny = Of Aubigny or Albinus's Estate
Dauby France French Aubigne, a town in France, in the department of Cher
Dauche France French Dutch
Dauchy France French Dutch
Daugherty Ireland Irish not loving
Dauglish Surname Dalgleish
Daulby Scandinavian Scandinavian Dale-Habitation
Daulton Surname Dalton
Daun Surname Dan
Daunay France French D'Aunay = Of Aunay or the Alder-Grove
Dauncey Surname Dancey
Dauney France French D'Aunay = Of Aunay or the Alder-Grove
Daunt France French D'Aunet = Of Aunet or the Alder-Grove
Daunton France French Danton
Dautry Surname D'Autry, from Autry, a town in Champagne, France
Davage Surname Davids
Davall France French Daval or D'Aval = From Down the River
Daven Scandinavian Scandinavian Dagfinn brightness + Finn
Davenport Surname the river Dan or Daven (which name signifies a river), and port, a haven or harbor
Davey British Anglo-Hebrew David
David Hebrew Hebrew Beloved
Davidge Surname Davids
Davids Hebrew Hebrew Son of David
Davidson Surname Son of David
Davie Scotland Scottish David
Davies Surname Davie's Son
Davin Scandinavian Scandinavian Dagfinn day brightness
Davis Surname son of David
Davison Surname Davie's Son
Davitt France French Little David
Davoll France French Daval or D'Aval = From Down the River
Davson Surname Dave's Son
Davy Surname Davey
Davys Surname Davie's Son
Daw British Anglo-Hebrew Little David
Dawbarn England English Daw's Bairn or Child
Dawber Latin Anglo-French-Latin Plasterer
Dawbin England English Daw's Bairn or Child
Dawborn England English Daw's Bairn or Child
Dawe British Anglo-Hebrew Little David
Dawes Surname Dawe's Son
Dawkes Surname Dawkin's Son
Dawkin England English Little Daw
Dawkins Surname Dawkin's Son
Dawks Surname Dawkins
Dawnay Surname Daunay
Dawney Surname Daunay
Daws Surname Dawe's Son
Dawson Normandy Norman-French D'Ossone, from the town of Ossone, in Normandy
Dawton Surname Daulton
Dawtrey France French De Hauterive = Of Hauterive Normandy or The High Bank or Shore
Dawtry France French De Hauterive = Of Hauterive Normandy or The High Bank or Shore
Day Normandy Norman-French D'Ossone, from the town of Ossone, in Normandy
Daycock Surname Day + the English pet suffix -cock
Dayes Surname Day's Son
Daykin Surname Little Day
Dayman Surname Day + man
Daymon Surname Day + man
Daymond England English daeg, day + mund, hand, protection
Daymont England English daeg, day + mund, hand, protection
Daynes Surname Danes
Dayrall Surname Darrell
Dayrell Surname Darrell
Days Surname Day's Son
Dayson Surname Day's Son
Dayton Surname Dalton
De Vere France French Of Ver
De Vries France French De Frise = Of Friesland
Deacock Surname Daycock
Deacon Greek Anglo-Latin-Greek servant, deacon
Deadman Surname Debenham
Deaken Surname Deacon
Deakin Surname Deacon
Deal Surname a bushy vale
Deale England English dael, a portion, division
Dealtry Latin Latin De Alta Ripa, from the high bank or shore
Dean England English Hollow or Valley
Deane England English Hollow or Valley
Deanes Surname Deane
Deans Surname Deane
Dear England English Beloved
Dearden Locality Locality Du-er-den, A thicket of wood in a valley
Deare England English Beloved
Deares Surname Deare's Son
Dearing England English Deora's Son
Dearle Surname Darrell
Dearlove England English deore, dear + lufu, love
Dearman Surname Dear + man
Dearn England English dearne, dierne, hidden, secret, dark
Dearne England English Dearne
Dearsley England English Dear's Lea
Deary England English Little Dear
Deas Surname Dee's Son
Deason Surname Dee's Son
Death France French D'Aeth or D'Ethe
Deathe France French D'Aeth or D'Ethe
Deaton Surname Ditton
Debenham Celtic Celtic-English Land Of The River Deben
Debnam Celtic Celtic-English Land Of The River Deben
Decker Germany German Decher, the quantity of ten
Dedman Surname Debenham
Dee Celtic Celtic dubh, black water
Deeble Surname Dibble
Deed England English daed, deed, exploit
Deeds Surname Deed's Son
Deegan Surname Dugan
Deeks Surname Dicks
Deem England English dema, demere, a judge
Deeme England English dema, demere, a judge
Deemer England English dema, demere, a judge
Deen England English Hollow or Valley
Deens England English Hollow or Valley
Deeprose Surname Diprose
Deer England English deor, a wild animal, deer
Deere England English deor, a wild animal, deer
Deerhurst England English Deer-Wood
Deering England English Deora's Son
Deeth France French D'Aeth or D'Ethe
Defoe France French De Fau = Of the Beech
Defrece France French De Frise = Of Friesland
Defries France French De Frise = Of Friesland
Defriez France French De Frise = Of Friesland
DeGraff Holland Dutch De Graaf, the count or earl, the great
DeGroot Holland Dutch The great, tall, large man
Deighton England English Dighton = the Dike Enclosure ot Farm
Delaflote France French From the fleet
Delamare France French De la Mare = Of The Pool
Delamater France French Le maitre, the master, overseer, landlord, preceptor
Delamere France French De la Mare = Of The Pool
Delamore France French De la Mare = Of The Pool
Delancy France French De Lancy, from the town of Lancy, in the province of Burgundy, France
Delane Ireland Irish dubh, black + the genitive of slan, whole, healthy
Delaney Ireland Irish dubh, black + the genitive of slan, whole, healthy
Delany Ireland Irish dubh, black + the genitive of slan, whole, healthy
Delauney France French the town of Lorme, in the province of Livernoi, France
Delf England English Delf, Trench, or Hollow
Delgad Spain Spanish-Portuguese slender
Dell Surname a bushy vale
Deller Surname Dell, a bushy vale
Dellow England English Dela's Hill
Delorme France French the town of Lorme, in the province of Livernoi, France
Delve England English Delf, Trench, or Hollow
Delven France French De Elven or D'Elven, from Elven, a town in Brittany, France
Delves England English Delf, Trench, or Hollow
Demer England English dema, demere, a judge
Dempsey Celtic Celtic Proud
Dempster Scotland Scottish arbitrator or officer of justice in the Scottish courts
Denbeigh Celtic Celtic Little Hill-Fort
Denbigh Celtic Celtic Little Hill-Fort
Denby Scandinavian Scandinavian Dane's Habitation
Dench England English Danish
Dendy Scotland Scottish Dandy a Scottish pet form of Andrew
Dene England English Hollow or Valley
Denew France French De Noue = Of the Marsh-Pasture
Denford England English Deneford = the Valley-Ford
Denham England English the Valley Enclosure or Dwelling
Denholm Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian the Valley Enclosure or Dwelling + holm, a river-isle or riverside-pasture
Denholme Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian the Valley Enclosure or Dwelling + holm, a river-isle or riverside-pasture
Denington England English the Estate of the Den/Dene Family
Denio Locality Locality Denia, a city of Valencia, in Spain
Denis Greek Greek Dionysius, which is derived from divine, and mind
Denison Surname Dennis's Son
Denley England English the Valley Enclosure or Dwelling + leah, a lea
Denman Surname denizen
Denn England English denu, a cave
Dennant Wales Welsh nant, a ravine, brook
Denne England English denu, a cave
Dennes Surname Dennis
Denness Surname Dennis
Dennett Surname Little Dennis
Denney Surname Dennis
Denning Surname Dene's Son
Dennington England English the Estate of the Den/Dene Family
Dennis Greek Greek Dionysius, which is derived from divine, and mind
Dennison Surname Dennis's Son
Denniss Latin Anglo-French-Latin God of Wine
Dennitt Surname Little Dennis
Dennitts Surname Dennitts Son
Denny Surname Dennis
Densem England English Dene's Estate
Densham England English Dene's Estate
Denson Surname Dean's Son
Densumbe England English Dene's Estate
Dent Surname English Celtic Dent Yorks, the river
Denton Saxon Saxon den, a valley, and ton, a town
Denver England English denu, a valley + over, ofer, an edge, bank
Denvir England English denu, a valley + over, ofer, an edge, bank
Denyer France French denier, money, cash
Depaul France French son of Paul
Depledge England English deop, deep; -ledge is for lache, lake
Derby Locality Locality the town or county abounding in deer
Derbyshire Scandinavian English-Scandinavian the county abounding in deer
Derham England English Deer-Enclosure
Dering Saxon Saxon Dearran or Darran, to dare, bold, daring
Dermott Surname Diarmaid
Derrick Teutonic Teutonic Little Theodoric of Red Complexion
Derry Teutonic Teutonic Little Theodoric of Red Complexion
Desborough England English Daeg's Stronghold
Desmarais France French marshy places
Desmond Celtic Celtic South Munster
Devaney Celtic Celtic dubh, black + annach, anger, strife
Devenish Locality Locality deep water
Devenny Celtic Celtic dubh, black + annach, anger, strife
Devenpeck Holland Dutch Diepen, deep, and beck, a brook
Deverall England English Deverel = the Slope or Nook of the River Dever
Devereaux France French D'Evreux = Of Evreux Eure, Normandy
Deverell England English Deverel = the Slope or Nook of the River Dever
Devereux France French D'Evreux = Of Evreux Eure, Normandy
Deverill England English Deverel = the Slope or Nook of the River Dever
Devey France French De Vey or De Vay = Of Vey or Vay, the Ford
Deville France French village or town
Devin Celtic Celtic Poet, Savant
Devine Celtic Celtic Poet, Savant
Devitt Surname Davitt
Devlin Normandy Normandy Dublin
Devon Celtic Anglo-Celtic Devonshire the Shire of the Defenas or Devonians
Devonish England English Devonian
Devonport Surname Devonport, near Plymouth
Devonshire Celtic Anglo-Celtic the Shire of the Defenas or Devonians
Dew Celtic Celtic du, black, dark
Dewar Celtic Celtic Brave, Bold; Hero
Dewdney Latin French-Latin Dieudonne = God-Given
Dewer Celtic Celtic Brave, Bold; Hero
Dewes Surname Dew's Son
Dewey Surname Dewi, David
Dewhirst Surname Deerhurst
Dewhurst Surname Deerhurst
Dewilde Locality Locality Die Wilde, is a town of Poland
Dewin Celtic Celtic Diviner, Wizard
Dewing Celtic Celtic Diviner, Wizard
Dews Surname Dew's Son
Dewsbery Celtic Celtic-English Du's Stronghold
Dewsbury Celtic Celtic-English Du's Stronghold
Dewsnap Celtic Celtic-English Du's knap, a hillock or hill-top
Dewson Surname Dew's Son
Dexter Surname De Exeter, from the city of Exeter, in Devonshire, England
Dey Surname Day
Deye Surname Day
Deyes Surname Deye's Son
Deykin Surname Daykin
Diamant Normandy Anglo-French Daegmund = Day-Protection
Diament Normandy Anglo-French Daegmund = Day-Protection
Diamond Normandy Anglo-French Daegmund = Day-Protection
Diarmaid Celtic Celtic God-Of-Arms
Dias Spain Spanish Diago
Diaz Spain Spanish-Portuguese Son of Diego
Dibb Surname Dibbie, a pet form of Theobald
Dibben Surname Little Dibb
Dibbens Surname Dibben's Son
Dibbin Surname Little Dibb
Dibble Surname Theobald
Dibbs Surname Dibb's Son
Dibden England English Deep Dean or Valley
Dibdin Wales Welsh Dib, a slope, sloping ground, and din, a fortified hill
Dibin Wales Welsh A clough, a cleft in a hill; from dibyn
Dible Surname Theobald
Dibley England English Deep Lea
Diccon Surname Little Richard
Dicey France French Dicy, Dissay, or Disse, all names of places in France
Dick Surname Richard
Dickason Surname Dickerson
Dicken Surname Little Richard
Dickens Surname Dickin's Son
Dickenson Surname Dickin's Son
Dicker England English Dike or Ditch Maker
Dickerson Surname Dicker's Son
Dickeson Scotland Scottish Dick's Son
Dickey Surname Dick + the English Diminutive suffix y
Dickie Surname Dick + the English Diminutive suffix ie
Dickin Surname Little Richard
Dickins Surname Dickin's Son
Dickinson Surname Dickin's Son
Dickman Surname Dick + man
Dicks Surname Dick's Son
Dicksee Surname Dicks + the English Diminutive suffix ie
Dicksie Surname Dicks + the English Diminutive suffix ie
Dickson Scotland Scottish Dick's Son
Dicky Surname Dick + the English Diminutive suffix y
Didcott England English Dydda's or Dudda's Cottage or Enclosure
Didsbury England English Diddesbiri, Didysbyri, Dyddesbyry, Dydesbyri = Dyd's/Dydd's Stronghold
Diefendorf Germany German thieving, and dorf, a village
Digby Denmark Danish Dige, a dike, ditch, or trench, and by, a town
Diggens Surname Little Richard
Diggins Surname Little Richard
Diggle Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Dike Slope or Corner
Diggles Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Dike Slope or Corner
Diggons Surname Little Richard
Dighton England English Dike Enclosure ot Farm
Digman Surname Dick + man
Dignam Surname Dick + man
Dignan Surname Duignan
Dignum Surname Dick + man
Luther Germany German loth or laut, loud, famed, fortunate, and er, honor
Lynch Surname A strip of greenwood between the plowed lands in the common field
Maban Wales Welsh A child, a bairn
Macaula Celtic Celtic The son of the rock
Macauley Celtic Celtic son of the rock
Mace Celtic Celtic son of the rock
Macklin Scotland Scottish son of servant of St. John
Maclay Celtic Gaelic son of Clay
Maclean Scotland Scottish son of servant of St. John
Macleod Scotland Scottish son of ugly
Maconochie Surname son of Conochie or Duncan
Maddock Wales Welsh mad, good, and oc or og, the same as the termination y or ous in English
Madison Surname son of Mathew or Matilda
Magoon Celtic Gaelic Magoon, son of the smith
Maguire Celtic Gaelic son of Guaire
Mahomet Several languages Turkish Glorified
Mahon Celtic Celtic-Gaelic bear
Maigny France French An old province of France lying to the east of Bretagne
Main Locality Locality Magne, great, large, rich, powerful
Mainard Germany German stout-hearted
Maitland Locality Locality meadow land
Major Surname An officer next in rank above a captain
Malet Normandy Normandy Malleus, Maule, Mall, and Mallet was one of the offensive weapons
Mallard Belgium Belgic A wild drake
Mallery France French Mallieure
Mallet Normandy Normandy Malleus, Maule, Mall, and Mallet was one of the offensive weapons
Malmesbury Surname the town of Malmesbury in Wiltshire, England
Malone Ireland Irish Maol, bald or tonsured, and Eoin, John
Mandeville Latin Latin De Magna villa
Mann Germany German Gentleman or master
Mannering Wales Welsh Mesnil or Maenol, a farm
Manners France French Manoir to stay or to abide
Mannus Surname A god celebrated among the Germans as one of their founders
Manser Holland Dutch Mansoir, a male issue, a boy
Mansfield Saxon Saxon manrian, to traffic, and field
Mansle Locality Locality A town of France in the province of Angoumois
Manwaring Wales Welsh Mesnil or Maenol, a farm
Mar Celtic Gaelic Maor, an officer of justice
Marchant France French merchant
Mark Surname Marcus, a field
Marsh Teutonic Teutonic Maresche, Morass, a fen, a tract of low, wet land
Marshall Scotland Scottish master of the horse
Marshman Surname One dwelling near a marsh
Martin Latin Latin martius, warlike, from Mars, the God of War
Martinez Spain Spanish son of Martin
Marven Celtic Gaelic Morven, a ridge of very high hills
Masenfer Germany German Messenfer, a great fair or market for merchants
Massenger France French messager
Massey Locality Locality the town and lordship near Bayeux, in Normandy
Massie Locality Locality the town and lordship of Massey, near Bayeux, in Normandy
Masten Wales Welsh A place or house inclosed, from Maes, a field, and din, inclosed, fortified
Mather Wales Welsh Madur, a benevolent man
Matthew Hebrew Hebrew The gift of the Lord
Mattison Surname son of Matthew
Mauer Germany German A wall
Maxwell Scotland Scottish Macsual, son, and sual, small, little
May Surname the fifth month in the year
Maynard Germany German stout-hearted
Mayne Locality Locality Magne, great, large, rich, powerful
Mayo Ireland Irish the plain near the water, from Moi or Moy
McAllister Celtic Gaelic son of Alister
McAndrew Surname son of Andrew
McArdle Surname son of the high-rock
McBain Surname son of Bain
McBride Surname son of Bride
McCabe Surname son of Cabe
McCallen Surname son or descendants of Callen or Colin
McCallister Surname son of Alister
McCamus Surname son of Camus
McCardle Celtic Gaelic son of the high-rock
McCarthy Surname son of Carrthach
McCharraigin Surname son of the rock
McCleod Surname Mac, son, and Clode, from Claudius
McClis Surname Mac, son, and Clis, active, quick, ingenious
McCoun Celtic Gaelic Mac, son, and Ceann, head or chief
McCrackin Surname son of the rock
McCree Celtic Gaelic Mac, son, and Righ, king
McCullough Surname son of Cullough
McDermot Surname son of Dermot
McDhoil Celtic Gaelic son of Dowell or Dougall
McDonald Scotland Scottish son of Donald
McDonell Scotland Scottish son of Donald
McDonnough Celtic Gaelic son of Donnach
McDougall Surname son of Dougall
McDowell Celtic Gaelic son of Dowell or Dougall
McDuff Celtic Gaelic son of the captain
McFadden Celtic Celtic son of Faddan
McFarland Celtic Gaelic son of Pharlan, or Partholan
McFerson Surname son of Pherson
McGinnis Celtic Gaelic son of Ginnis
McGooken Celtic Celtic-Gaelic Mac, a son, and Gugan
McGowan Celtic Gaelic son of a smith
McGrath Celtic Celtic-Gaelic son of Gradh, love, fondness, virtue, prosperity
McGraw Celtic Celtic-Gaelic son of Gradh, love, fondness, virtue, prosperity
McGregor Scotland Scottish descendants of Gregor
McGucken Celtic Celtic-Gaelic Mac, a son, and Gugan, a bud or flower
McGuire Surname son of Guaire or Godfrey
McHard Wales Gaelic-Welsh son of the brave or the handsome
McHarg Wales Gaelic-Welsh son of the brave or the handsome
McIldoey Surname Mac, son, gille, a youth, and dhu, black
McIldouney Celtic Gaelic Mac, son, gille, a youth, and doinne, brownishness
McIlhenny Celtic Gaelic son of the old man
McIlroy Celtic Gaelic Mac, gille, and ruadh, red-haired
McInnis Surname son of Innis
McIntosh Scotland Scottish son of the leader or first
McIntyre Surname son of Kintyre
McKay Scotland Scottish son of a champion
McKelly Surname son of Kelly
McKensie Celtic Gaelic son of the chief, head, or first
McKenzie Scotland Scottish son of Coinneach
McKibben Celtic Celtic Mac, son, and Ceobbinn, the top of the hill
McKie Celtic Celtic-Gaelic son of a champion
McKinnon Surname McFingon, the son of Fingon
McKirnan Surname son of Kiernan
McLaughlin Surname son of Laughlin
McLaurin Surname son of Labhruinn, or Lawrence
McLean Surname MacGillean
McLeod Surname son, and Clode, from Claudius
McMahon Celtic Gaelic son of a bear
McManus Surname son of Manus or Magnus, the great, or renowned
McMartin Surname son of Martin, or the warlike
McMaster Surname son of Master
McMullin Surname son of the miller
McMurrough Surname son of Murrough or Murrach
McMurtair Celtic Gaelic son of a murderer
McNab Surname son of Nab
McNamara Celtic Celtic Mac, son, and cu-marra or or con-marra, the hero of the sea
McNaughton Celtic Gaelic Mac, son, an, of, and achduinn, tools and instruments of all kinds
McNevin Surname son of Nevin
McNiel Surname son of Niel
McPherson Surname son of Pherson
McQuade Surname son of the Poet
McQuaire Surname Son of Guaire or Godfrey
McQuarie Surname Son of Guaire or Godfrey
McQueen Surname McOwen, the son of Owen
McWilliam Surname son of William
McWithy Cornwall Cornish-British son of the weaver
Mead Locality Locality meadow
Meadow Locality Locality Land appropriated to the culture of grass
Mechant France French bad, wicked
Medcaf Wales Welsh midd, inclosed, and caf, a cell, a religious house
Medina Spain Spanish name from any of the several places
Meek Surname Mild of temper, soft, gentle
Meers Surname Shallow water, or lake
Mehin Wales Welsh Mochyn, a pig
Meikle Surname A lump or mass, much, big
Meikleham Surname The large village; the great house
Meiklejohn Scotland Scottish Large John
Mellis Celtic Gaelic milis, sweet
Melor Wales Gaelic-Welsh Melwr, soldier
Melun Locality Locality The town in France
Menai Wales Welsh a strait which divides the island of Anglesea from the coast of Wales
Mendoza Spain Basque mendi mountain + otz cold
Menno Surname Beardless
Menteth Locality Locality a district in Scotland so called, through which the river Teth runs
Menzies Surname the parish of Monzie, in Perthshire, Scotland
Mercer Surname One who deals in silks and woolen goods
Meredith Surname Meredyth, or Ameredith
Merle France French blackbird
Merril France French blackbird
Merton Locality Locality mere, a lake or marsh, and ton
Meshaw France French Mechant, bad, wicked
Mesick Holland Dutch Maesyck, a town on the river Maes, in the bishopric of Liege, Netherlands
Metcalf Wales Welsh medd signifies a vale, a meadow, and caf, a cell, a chancel, a church
Metternich Holland Dutch Metter, middle or in, and naght, night
Meyer Germany German Mayor
Meyeul Locality Locality a place in France
Michael Hebrew Hebrew Who is like God?
Mickle Scotland Scottish Muckle, big
Middleditch Locality Locality middle trench for draining wet land or guarding inclosures
Middleton Locality Locality the middle town
Milbourne Locality Locality Miln, a mill, and borne or bourne, a brook
Mildmay Saxon Saxon Mild, soft or tender, and dema, a judge
Milford Locality Locality ford by the mill
Miller Scotland Scottish One who attends a grist-mill
Millman Surname A man belonging to a mill
Mills Surname Living near a mill
Milne Surname A mill
Milner Surname A miller
Milthorpe Locality Locality mill, and thorpe, a village
Milton Saxon Saxon miln, a mill, and ton
Minster Saxon Saxon abbey
Minturn Wales Welsh min, stones, and turn, a round, a circle
Mitchell Saxon Saxon Michael, Muchel, big
Mixe Locality Locality An ancient territory of France
Mochrie Celtic Celtic mo, my, and chree, dear
Moe England English Large, tall, great
Moel Celtic Gaelic Maol, signifies bald
Moelyn Wales Welsh Bald-pate
Moers Holland Dutch fen, marsh, or moor
Moffatt Locality Locality the town of Moffat, in Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Molen Holland Dutch A mill
Molloy Cornwall Cornish-British The dusty or hoary mill
Molyneux France French Moulin, a mill
Monger Surname merchant
Monk Wales Welsh mon, sole, separate, alone
Monroe Locality Locality Monadh Roe or Mont Roe, from the mount on the river Roe, in Ireland
Monson Surname son of Mon or Mun, Edmund
Montague France French De Mont aigue, from the sharp or steep mountain
Monteith Locality Locality a district in Scotland so called, through which the river Teth runs
Montford Latin Latin De Monte Forte, from the strong or fortified hill or mountain
Montgomery Latin Latin Mons Gomeris, Gomer's mount
Montmorice Surname mount of Morris
Moody Wales Welsh Meudwy, an anchorite, a recluse, hermit, a monk
Moon Wales Welsh mwyn, mines
Mooney France French Meunier,a miller
Moore Scotland Scottish-Gaelic Mor, great, chief, tall, mighty, proud
Moos Germany German fen, bog
Morales Spain Spanish the plural of moral,mulberry tree
Moran Surname A multitude
Moray Czech Moravian-Gaelic mor, great, and an or av, water
More Celtic Gaelic Mor, great, chief, tall, mighty, proud
Moreau France French a Moor
Moreno Latin Latin Maurus Moor
Moreton Celtic Gaelic mor, large, high, and dun, ton, a hill
Morgan Surname Mor, the sea, and gan, born
Morgen Germany German morning
Moriarty Celtic Gaelic Mor, great, and artach, exalted
Morley Wales Welsh-British mor, the sea, and ley, a valley
Morrel Surname Having yellow hair
Morris Wales Welsh Mawr and rys, a hero, a warrior, a brave man
Morrison Scotland Scottish Son of Morris
Morse Surname Morris
Morton Celtic Gaelic Mor, big, great, and dun, ton, a hill
Moseley Saxon Saxon a mossy field or pasture
Mostyn Wales Welsh Maes, a field, and din, inclosed, fortified
Mott France French A round artificial hill
Moulton Locality Locality A small town in Devonshire, England
Mountain Surname A name of place
Mountjoy Surname Mont-joie as a heap of stones made by a French army, as a monument of victory
Moxley Saxon Saxon muga, much, great, large, and ley, a field
Moxon Surname son of Moggie or Margaret
Mueller Germany German miller
Muir Scotland Scottish moor or fen
Mulligan Celtic Gaelic Mullechean, the top or summit, a height
Mullins France French miller
Mumford Latin Latin De Monte Forte, from the strong or fortified hill or mountain
Mundy Locality Locality the Abbey of Mondaye, in the dukedom of Normandy
Mungey Surname Mountjoy
Munn Surname Edmund
Munoz Spain Spanish son of Muno
Munsel Locality Locality Monsall, a dale of Derbyshire
Murphy Surname Irish name O'Murchadha, which means descendant of sea warrior in Gaelic
Murray Czech Moravian-Gaelic mor, great, and an or av, water
Murrell France French A sea wall or bank, to keep off the water
Musgrave Saxon Saxon Meus, the place where the hawks were kept. and grave, keeper
Myers Germany German Mayor
Nab Surname the summit of a mountain, the top
Naffis France French From Nefils, that is, born son, from Ne and fils
Nairne Locality Locality a shire, river, and town in Scotland
Nance Locality Locality Nance or Nancy, a city of France
Napier Surname from taking charge of the king's napery or linen at the coronation of English kings
Nash Surname Naish, a place near Bristol, England
Naylor Surname A maker of nails
Neal Surname Neil
Neander Greek Greek veoc-uvip, the new man
Needham Locality Locality Needham, a market-town in Suffolk, England
Neff France French Naif, artless, candid
Nefis Wales Welsh Nwyfus, sprightly
Neil Cornwall Cornish-British power, might
Neilson Surname son of Neil or Nel
Nel Cornwall Cornish-British power, might
Nelson Surname son of Neil or Nel
Nelthrope Surname Nehwl, Gothic for near or nigh, and thorpe, a village
Nequam Latin Latin Dishonest, lazy
Ness Surname A cape or promontory
Netherwood Locality Locality The lower wood
Neuman Germany German newcomer
Neveu France French nephew
Neville France French a town in Poitou, France
Nevin Celtic Gaelic Naomh, holy, sacred, consecrated
Newbury Saxon Saxon New-town
Newth Celtic Gaelic new, fresh, recent.
Newton Locality Locality new town
Nisbett Locality Locality Lands in the shire of Berwick, Scotland.
Noakes Surname at the oak
Noble Surname Great, elevated, dignified
Noel France French Christmas
Nogent Locality Locality Town in the province of Champagne, France
Nokes Surname at the oak
Nolan Ireland Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Nualláin
Norbury Locality Locality The north town or village
Norcutt Locality Locality The north-cot
Norfolk Locality Locality A county of England
Norman Surname A native of Normandy, a northman
Norris Surname Norroy, or north-king
Northam Locality Locality The north house or village
Northcote Locality Locality The north-cot
Northop Locality Locality A place in England
Northumberland Locality Locality A county of England
Norton Locality Locality a town in Yorkshire, England
Norwich Locality Locality the city and seaport of Norwich, in Norfolk, England
Nott Saxon Saxon smooth, round, a nut
Nottingham Locality Locality the borough town of Nottingham, in England
Nowell Surname Noel
Nox Locality Locality Cnoe, in the Gaelic, is a little hill, a hillock
Noyes Surname Noy is an abbreviation for Noah
Nugent Locality Locality the town of Nogent, in the province of Champagne, France
Nunez Spain Spanish son of Nuno
Nye Surname abbreviation of Isaac
Oakes Locality Locality From a dwelling near the oak-trees.
Oakham Locality Locality From the town of Oakham, in Rutlandshire, England
Oakley Locality Locality The fields or pasture abounding in oaks
OBierne Surname descendants of Byrne
OBoyle Surname Ó Baoighill
OBrien Surname descendant of Brien
OByrne Surname descendants of Bran
OCallaghan Celtic Celtic-Gaelic descendants or tribe of Callaghan
Ochiern Celtic Gaelic the heir apparent to a lordship
Ockham Locality Locality a town in Surrey, England, so called from the abundance of oaks growing there
Ockley Saxon Saxon oak field
OConnor Surname descendants of Conor
OConor Surname descendants of Conor
ODevlin Surname descendant of Develin
ODonnell Surname descendants of Donal
ODonoghue Surname descendants of Donogh
ODonovan Surname descendants of Donovan
ODorcy Surname descendant of Dorcy
ODougherty Surname chief of the oak habitation
ODugan Surname descendant of Dugan
OFlaherty Surname descendant of Flaherty
Ogden Saxon Saxon oak vale
Ogilvie Locality Locality the lands of Ogilvie, in Scotland
OGowan Surname descendant of Gowan
OHara Surname descendant of Hara
Oigthierna Celtic Gaelic heir apparent to a lordship,
OKeefe Surname descendant of Kief
OLeary Surname descendant of Lary
Olifant Surname An elephant
Oliver Surname from the olive-tree
Ollendorff Locality Locality Oldendorf in Germany
Olmstead Locality Locality A place or town by the green oaks
Olsen Scandinavian Scandinavian son of Olaf
OMahony Surname descendant of Mahon
OMalley Surname descendant of Malley
Onderdonk Holland Dutch Under grace or pardon
ONeil Surname descendants of Neil
Onslow Locality Locality the manor of Onslow, in Shropshire, England
OQuin Surname descendants of Con Ceadcaha
Orchard Locality Locality An inclosure of fruit-trees
Orme France French elm-tree
Ormiston Locality Locality The town or village of elms
Ormsby Surname a place surrounded by elms
Orr Locality Locality town of Orr, in Scotland
Ortega Spain Spanish Ortega in Coruña province
Ortiz Spain Spanish son of Orti
Orton Locality Locality town of Orton, in Westmoreland, England
Orvis Cornwall Cornish-British place on or near an entrenchment
Osborn Saxon Saxon From hus, a house, and bearn, a child--a family-child, an adopted child.
Osmund Saxon Saxon From hus, a house, and mund, peace
Osterhoudt Holland Dutch The east wood, from oost or oster, east, and houdt, a wood
Ostheim Germany German From Ost, east, and heim, a home, habitation or village
Ostrander Holland Dutch The lord of the east shore
Oswald Saxon Saxon From hus, a house, and wald, a ruler
Otis Greek Greek quick hearing
OToole Surname descendants of Tuathal
Otter Locality Locality a low promontory jutting into the sea, a shoal.
Oudekirk Holland Dutch town in Holland
Ouseley Locality Locality the river Ouse, in England
Outhoudt Holland Dutch The old wood
Owen Celtic Celtic The good offspring
Oxford Locality Locality Oxford, in England
Paddock England English A meadow, croft or field
Page Surname names given to youths between seven and fourteen years of age while receiving their education for knighthood
Paine France French pagan
Paisley Wales Welsh From Plas, a pass, and lli, a stream
Palmer Surname A pilgrim, so called from the palm-branch
Pancost Surname Pantecost, the fifyeenth day after Easter
Pangbourn Locality Locality A town in Birkshire, England
Pardie Surname Par-dieu
Paris Locality Locality The metropolis of France
Parke Surname A piece of ground inclosed, and stored with deer and other beasts of chase
Parker Surname The keeper of the park
Parkman Surname The keeper of the park
Parnell Italy Italian from Petronilla, pretty stone
Parrett Locality Locality From Peraidd, Welsh, the sweet or delicious river, now the Dee
Parry Wales Welsh Ap Harry, the son of Harry
Parsall Locality Locality Park-hall
Parshall Locality Locality Park-hall
Parson Surname Latin Persona, the person who takes care of the souls of his parishioners
Patrick Surname Latin Patricius, noble, a senator
Patterson Scotland Scottish son of Patrick
Pattison Surname son of Patrick
Paul Latin Latin little, small
Paxton Locality Locality town of Paxton, in Berwickshire, Scotland
Payne Locality Locality Payne, in Normandy
Calverd England English Calf-Herd
Calverley England English Calf-Lea
Calvert England English Calf-Herd
Calvin Latin French-Latin Bald
Cam Wales Gaelic-Welsh Crooked, winding
Cambden England English camp, a battle, war and denu, a valley
Cambridge England English Grantabrycg = the Bridge Over the Granta
Camden England English camp, a battle, war and denu, a valley
Cameron Scotland Scottish Cam, crooked, and sron, nose
Camlin Celtic Celtic cam, crooked + linn, pool
Camm Celtic Celtic Crooked, Deformed, One-eyed
Cammell British Anglo-French-Hebrew Camel
Camp Latin French-Latin camp or field
Campbell Celtic Celtic-Gaelic cam, crooked, distorted, and beul, the mouth
Campion Surname Champion
Camplin Normandy Anglo-French Camlin
Campling Normandy Anglo-French Camlin
Camps Surname Camp
Camus Celtic Gaelic A bay, a creek, a harbor
Can Celtic Gaelic Clear, white, fair, and hence, beloved, dear
Canavan Celtic Celtic Black Head
Cancellor Latin Anglo-French-Latin Chancellor
Candler Latin Anglo-French-Latin Candle Maker
Candlin Normandy Anglo-French Candelin for Gandelin
Candy Surname Gandy
Caney Surname Cane
Canham England English Cana's Home
Cann Celtic Gaelic Ceann and Kin
Cannall Manx Manx Connell
Cannan Surname Cannon
Cannell Manx Manx Connell
Canney Surname Caney
Canning Saxon Saxon Cyning, a leader, a king
Cannings Surname Canning's Son
Cannington England English the Estate of the Cana Family
Cannons Surname Cannon's Son
Canon Wales Welsh The river Taf or the singing river
Cant Celtic Celtic Kent
Canter Normandy Anglo-French Singer, Chanter
Cantlay England English Cantley = Canta's Lea
Cantley England English Cantley = Canta's Lea
Cantlie England English Cantley = Canta's Lea
Canton England English Cana's Estate
Cantor Normandy Anglo-French Singer, Chanter
Cantrell Normandy Anglo-French Little Singer, Chanter
Cantrill Normandy Anglo-French Little Singer, Chanter
Canty Scotland Scottish Cheerful, Lively, Brisk
Cape Saxon Anglo-Saxon Headland
Capel Surname a strong horse
Capell Latin French-Latin Horse
Capes Surname Cape's Son
Caplan Surname Chaplin
Caplin Surname Chaplin
Capon Latin Anglo-Latin Cock
Capp Normandy Anglo-French caeppe, a hood, cowl, cap
Capper Latin Anglo-Latin Cap-Maker
Capps Surname Capp's Son
Capron Normandy Anglo-French capron, caperon / chaperon, originally a kind of hood or cowl
Capstick England English Cap on a Stick
Caractacus Celtic Gaelic Caer, a castle or city; eacht, an exploit, and cios, a tribute, expressive of his abilities in conducting an offensive, as well as a defensive war
Carberry Celtic Celtic Charioteer
Carbery Celtic Celtic Charioteer
Carbry Celtic Celtic Charioteer
Carbury Celtic Celtic Charioteer
Carbutt Surname Garbutt
Card Celtic Gaelic Ceairde, Gaelic, a tradesman
Carden Locality Locality the manor of Cawarden or Carden, near Chester, in England
Carder Normandy Anglo-French Wool-Comber
Cardew Wales Welsh caer, a fort + du, black
Cardiff Wales Welsh Caerdydd - caer, a fort
Cardwell Normandy Anglo-French Thistly Estate
Care Surname Carr or Kerr
Carefull England English Sorrowful, Anxious
Careless England English Cheerful, Marry
Carew Wales Welsh Caer, castle or fort, and ew, water
Carey Surname the manor of Cary or Kari, as spelled in the Doomsday Book, in the parish of St. Giles, near Launceston, England
Cargill Celtic Celtic White Fort
Carl Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Husbandman, Rustic, Churl
Carlan Ireland Irish Carolan
Carle Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Husbandman, Rustic, Churl
Carleton North England Northern-English Carls' or Churls' Place
Carlile Celtic Celtic caer, a fort
Carlin Ireland Irish Carolan
Carline Ireland Irish Carolan
Carling Ireland Irish Carolan
Carlish British Anglo-Scottish Churlish
Carlisle Celtic Celtic caer, a fort
Carlow Celtic Celtic Quadruple Lake Cetherloch - cether, four; loch, lake
Carlton North England Northern-English Carls' or Churls' Place
Carlyle Celtic Celtic caer, a fort
Carlyon Celtic Celtic the Fort of the Legion
Carman Normandy Anglo-French Cart Driver
Carmichael Locality Locality The castle or stronghold of Michael, from caer, a castle or fortified place
Carmode Manx Manx Mac Diarmid
Carmody Manx Manx Mac Diarmid
Carn Celtic Celtic a Cairn
Carnaby Scandinavian Celtic-Scandinavian Cairn-Settlement
Carne Wales Welsh a heap of stones
Carnegie Celtic Celtic the Fort of the Gap
Carnes Wales Welsh a heap of stones
Carney Celtic Celtic Warrior, Soldier
Carnie Celtic Celtic Warrior, Soldier
Carnigan Celtic Gaelic Carneach signifies a Druid or priest
Carolan Surname Carroll, with the diminutive suffix -an
Carollan Surname Carroll, with the diminutive suffix -an
Carpmael Surname Cartmel
Carpmile Surname Cartmel
Carr Celtic Celtic caer, a fort
Carrey Surname the manor of Cary or Kari, as spelled in the Doomsday Book, in the parish of St. Giles, near Launceston, England
Carrick Celtic Celtic a Crag, Rock
Carrie Surname the manor of Cary or Kari, as spelled in the Doomsday Book, in the parish of St. Giles, near Launceston, England
Carrier Latin French-Latin Quarryman
Carrington England English the Estate of the Car Family
Carroll Ireland Irish descendant of Cearbhall
Carrollan Surname Carroll, with the diminutive suffix -an
Carrothers Celtic Celtic Stronghold of Ruther
Carruthers Celtic Celtic Stronghold of Ruther
Carse British Anglo-Scottish Dweller at the Carrs, i.e., Marshes or Mosses
Carsley England English Car's Lea
Carson Surname son of Car
Carstairs Scotland Scottish Terras's Castle
Carswell England English caerse, cress + wiell / wiella, a spring
Carter Surname one who drives a cart
Carteret Wales Gaelic-Welsh town of the castle
Cartey Surname MacCarty
Carthew Celtic Celtic Cardew
Carthy Surname MacCarthy
Cartie Surname MacCarty
Cartland Celtic Gaelic caraid, a pair of streams
Cartledge England English Cart-Lake
Cartlidge England English Cart-Lake
Cartmail Scandinavian Scandinavian Cart-Sandbank
Cartmale Scandinavian Scandinavian Cart-Sandbank
Cartmall Scandinavian Scandinavian Cart-Sandbank
Cartmel Scandinavian Scandinavian Cart-Sandbank
Cartmell Scandinavian Scandinavian Cart-Sandbank
Cartret Wales Gaelic-Welsh town of the castle
Carttar Surname Carter
Cartwright England English Cart-Maker
Carty Surname MacCarty
Carus Scandinavian Scandinavian Carr-House
Carvell Normandy Anglo-French Carville
Carver England English Sculptor, Wood-Carver
Carvey Celtic Celtic Cearrbhach, Gambler, Gamester
Carvill Normandy Anglo-French Carville
Carwin Cornwall Cornish-British caer, a castle, and win or gwin, white
Cary Locality Locality the manor of Cary or Kari, as spelled in the Doomsday Book, in the parish of St. Giles, near Launceston, England
Case France French A hut, a hovel
Casey Celtic Celtic Brave
Cash France French casse, a case
Cashel Latin Celtic-Latin Cashell = the Castle
Cashell Latin Celtic-Latin Castle
Cashen Celtic Celtic Crooked
Cashin Celtic Celtic Crooked
Cashlin Celtic Celtic Little Castle
Cashman England English Cashier
Caslin Celtic Celtic Little Castle
Cason Surname Case's Son
Cass Celtic Gaelic to thwart, oppose
Cassady Surname Cassidy
Cassal Surname Castle
Casse Normandy Anglo-French cass-us, vain
Cassel Surname Castle
Cassell Surname Castle
Cassidy Celtic Gaelic casaideach, apt to complain or accuse
Cassin Celtic Celtic Crooked
Casson Surname Cass's Son
Cassy Celtic Celtic Brave
Castell Surname Castle
Castellan Latin Anglo-French-Latin Castle-Governor
Caster Latin Anglo-Latin Roman Station
Casterton Latin Anglo-Latin the Farm or Estate By The Roman Camp
Castillo Spain Spanish Castle
Castle Latin Anglo-Latin Dweller at the Castle
Castleman Latin Anglo-Latin Castle-Warder
Castlereagh Latin Celtic-Latin Grey Castle
Castles Surname Castle
Caston England English Cate's Estate
Castro Spain Spanish Castle
Catchpole Latin Anglo-French-Latin Constable
Cate Latin French-Latin Cato
Cater Latin Anglo-French-Latin Caterer, Purveyor
Caterson Surname Cater's Son
Cates Surname Cate's Son
Catesby Scandinavian Scandinavian Cate's Estate
Cathcart Celtic Gaelic Caeth-Cart, from caeth, a strait, the river here running in a narrow channel
Catherall England English Cathere's Hall
Catherwood Celtic Gaelic Cathar, soft, boggy ground; or the fortified place in a wood
Cathrall England English Cathere's Hall
Catlin Latin Anglo-French-Latin Catelin
Catling Surname Catlin
Cato Latin Latin Sagacious
Caton Latin French-Latin Cato
Cator Latin Anglo-French-Latin Caterer, Purveyor
Catt England English Cat
Cattell France French Castle
Catterall England English Cathere's Hall
Cattermole Holland Dutch-Flemish local name
Cattermoul Holland Dutch-Flemish local name
Catterson Surname Cater's Son
Cattle France French Castle
Cattley England English Catta's Lea
Cattlow Surname Catta's Tumulus, hlaew burial mound, hill
Catto England English Cat-Hill
Catton England English Catta's Estate
Cattrall England English Cathere's Hall
Cattrell England English Cathere's Hall
Cattroll England English Cathere's Hall
Caudell Locality Locality cold spring
Caudery Latin French-Latin coudraie = Hazel-Grove
Caudle Locality Locality cold spring
Caudwell Locality Locality cold spring
Caul Surname MacCall
Caulay Celtic Celtic Macaulay
Cauldfield England English Cold or Bleak Field
Cauldwell England English cold spring
Cauley Celtic Celtic Macaulay
Caulfield England English Cabbage-Field
Caulie Celtic Celtic Macaulay
Caunter Surname Gaunter, Ganter
Causton England English Ceawe's Estate
Cavalier Italy Anglo-French-Italian horseman
Cavan Wales Gaelic-Welsh The ridge of a hill
Cavanagh Celtic Celtic Caemh + an, gentle, handsome
Cavanah Celtic Celtic Caemh + an, gentle, handsome
Cavannah Celtic Celtic Caemh + an, gentle, handsome
Cave Latin Anglo-French-Latin Cavern
Caveen Wales Gaelic-Welsh The ridge of a hill
Caven Celtic Celtic Fine, Handsome
Cavendish England English Caves-Hollow
Caves Latin Anglo-French-Latin Cavern
Cavill England English Cave-Hill
Caw Celtic Gaelic Ca, a house, a place fortified, inclosed, surrounded
Cawdery Latin French-Latin coudraie = Hazel-Grove
Cawdry Latin French-Latin coudraie = Hazel-Grove
Cawley Surname Macauly
Cawse England English Cawe's Son
Cawson England English Cawe's Son
Cawston England English Ceawe's Estate
Cawthorn England English Hawthorn
Cawthorne England English Hawthorn
Cawthron England English Hawthorn
Caxton Locality Locality a small town in England
Cay Cornwall Cornish-British Kea, inclosure
Cayley Celtic Celtic Thin, Slender
Cayly Locality Locality Calais, a sea-port of France
Cayser Latin Anglo-Latin Kaiser, Caesar, Emperor
Cayzer Latin Anglo-Latin Kaiser, Caesar, Emperor
Cazenove France French New House
Cearn Surname Cairn, Carn
Cearns Surname Cairns
Cecil Latin Anglo-Latin caecus, blind
Ceeley Surname Seeley
Chad Celtic Anglo-Celtic Cath, war
Chadband England English Cat-Brook
Chadburn England English Cat-Brook
Chadderton Celtic Anglo-Celtic Cathir's Estate
Chaddock Celtic Anglo-Celtic Little Chad
Chaderton England English Cathir's Estate
Chadwell England English St. Chad's Well
Chadwick Locality Locality Cyte signifies a cottage, and wick, a harbor, a sheltered place
Chadwyck England English Chadwick, Chadwych = Chad's Place
Chaff France French Chauve = Bald
Chaffe France French Chauve = Bald
Chaffee France French Chafe, to heat, to grow warm or angry
Chaffer England English chaffare, a bargaining; chaffaren, to deal, bargain
Chaffers England English Chaffer's Son
Chalcraft Surname Calcraft
Chaldecott Surname Caldecott
Chalfont Surname English+Anglo-Latin Cold Fount
Chalk Saxon Saxon servant or attendant
Chalke England English cealc, chalk
Chalkley England English Chalky Lea
Challen Latin French-Latin-Celtic Chalons -sur-Marne was the Latin Catalaunis, the plural of a tribal name
Challender Normandy Anglo-French calandra, a kind of lark
Challener Locality Locality Chaloner/Challoner a town in France
Challenger England English chalengen, to accuse, charge, claim
Challenor Locality Locality Chaloner/Challoner a town in France
Challice Surname cup or bowl
Challiner Locality Locality Chaloner/Challoner a town in France
Challinor Locality Locality Chaloner/Challoner a town in France
Challis Surname cup or bowl
Challiss Celtic Anglo-French-Celtic Chalais or Chaillois = the Wood
Challon Latin French-Latin-Celtic Chalons -sur-Marne was the Latin Catalaunis, the plural of a tribal name
Challoner Locality Locality a town in France
Chalmers Scotland Scottish-French De La Chambre
Chalon Latin French-Latin-Celtic Chalons -sur-Marne was the Latin Catalaunis, the plural of a tribal name
Chaloner Normandy Anglo-French chalon/chaloun, a quilt, from chalons-sur-Marne, where this kind of coverlet was first made
Chamberlain British Anglo-French-German Chamber - Overseer; Steward
Chamberlayne British Anglo-French-German Chamber - Overseer; Steward
Chamberlen British Anglo-French-German Chamber - Overseer; Steward
Chamberlin British Anglo-French-German Chamber - Overseer; Steward
Chambers Scotland Scottish-French De La Chambre
Chambres France French Chamber-Attendant
Champ France French Field
Champagne Latin Anglo-French-Latin campania - campus, a plain, field
Champain Latin Anglo-French-Latin campania - campus, a plain, field
Champe France French champ, a field
Champin Latin Anglo-French-Latin campania - campus, a plain, field
Champion Surname A soldier that fought in public combat
Champlain Surname Champ, an open, level field or plain, and lean, a meadow
Champlin Surname Champ, an open, level field or plain, and lean, a meadow
Champness Latin Anglo-French-Latin Champagne France = the Plain
Champney France French Champ, a field, and ey, water-the wet country or country near the water
Champneys Latin Anglo-French-Latin Champagne France = the Plain
Chanay Surname Cheney
Chance Latin Anglo-French-Latin Good Luck, Good Fortune
Chandler Surname maker and seller of various wares, originally of candles
Chaney Surname Cheney
Chang Several languages Chinese prosperous or flourishing
Chanler Surname Chandler, maker and seller of various wares, originally of candles
Channing Saxon Saxon Cyning, knowing, wise
Channon Latin Anglo-French-Latin Cannon
Chant France French song
Chanter Latin Anglo-French-Latin Singer
Chantler Surname Chandler, maker and seller of various wares, originally of candles
Chantrell Surname Little Chanter
Chantrey Latin Anglo-French-Latin sing
Chantry Latin Anglo-French-Latin sing
Chany Surname Cheney
Chapel Latin Anglo-French-Latin A private oratory; a place of public worship
Chapell Latin Anglo-French-Latin A private oratory; a place of public worship
Chapin Surname Chapman; a trader, a shopman
Chaplin Latin Anglo-French-Latin Chapel
Chapman Surname Chipman, a trader, a shopman
Chappel Surname Chapel
Chappell Surname Chapel
Chappelow Scandinavian Scandinavian Chapel-How, haug-r, a hill
Chapple Surname Chapel
Chapplow Scandinavian Scandinavian Chapel-How, haug-r, a hill
Chard England English Cerdic, the West-Saxon king
Charles Germany German carl, strong, stout, courageous, and valiant
Charleson Surname Charles's Son
Charlesson Surname Charles's Son
Charlesworth England English Churl's Place or Farm
Charleton England English Churls' Place or Farm
Charlett Surname Little Charle, or Charles
Charley England English Churls' Lea
Charlton England English Churls' Place or Farm
Charman Normandy Anglo-French Carman
Charnley England English a meadow in which churning was done
Charnock Normandy Norman-French the town of Chernoc, in Normandy
Charrington England English Carrington, for Cherrington
Chart England English Cert, an Old Kentish word for a Wood
Charter Surname Carter
Charteris Latin Anglo-French-Latin the tribal name Carnutes of Caesar
Charters Latin Anglo-French-Latin the tribal name Carnutes of Caesar
Chartres Latin Anglo-French-Latin the tribal name Carnutes of Caesar
Chase Latin Anglo-French-Latin chacier, chasser, to hunt, chase
Chastel France French Castle
Chastell France French Castle
Chaston Surname Caston
Chater Latin Anglo-French-Latin excadere, to fall to one's share
Chatfeild England English catt, a wild cat
Chatfield England English catt, a wild cat
Chatham Saxon Saxon cyte, a cottage, and ham, a village,
Chatsey Saxon Saxon cyte, a cottage, and sey, near the water
Chatsworth Locality Locality cyte, a cottage, as above, and worth, a place or estate
Chattaway England English Chad and wig, battle, war
Chatteris England English Chateriz
Chatterton Saxon Saxon cete-doir-ton, the cottage-town in the wood
Chatto Surname Catto
Chatwin England English Chad, and wine
Chaucer Latin Anglo-French-Latin Leather-Breechers Maker
Chauncey Normandy Anglo-French Chancey, Chance, or Chancay
Chauncy Normandy Anglo-French Chancey, Chance, or Chancay
Chavez Portugal Portuguese a place in the province of Tras-os-Montes named Chaves
Chawner Surname Chaloner/Challoner
Chaytor Latin Anglo-French-Latin excadere, to fall to one's share
Cheator Surname Chater ante
Checkley England English Cecca's Lea
Chedsey Locality Locality Chertsey, a town in Surrey, England, near the Thames, Cerot's Island
Chedzey England English Cedd's Island
Chedzoy England English Cedd's Island
Cheek England English prominent jaw
Cheers Latin Anglo-French-Latin Cher = Dear
Cheese Surname Cheesman/Cheeseman or Cheeswright/Cheesewright
Cheeseman Locality Locality A dealer in cheese
Cheeseright England English Cheese-Maker
Cheesewright England English Cheese-Maker
Cheesman England English Cheese-Maker
Cheeswright England English Cheese-Maker
Cheetham England English Ceatta's Home or Estate
Cheever France French Chevir signifies to master or overcome
Cheevers Surname Cheever's Son
Cheke Surname Cheek
Dilcock Surname Dill + the English pet suffix -cock
Dilke Scandinavian Scandinavian Lamb
Dill Teutonic Teutonic Dil, Dila, Dilli
Dillamore France French De la Mare = Of The Pool
Dilley Surname Little Dill
Dillimore France French De la Mare = Of The Pool
Dilling Surname Dil's/Dila's Son
Dillingham Saxon Saxon Daelan, to divide, separate, throw off, pay over; and ham, a village
Dillnutt England English Dilno Dill, and ne, boldness
Dillon Wales Welsh Dillyn, handsome, gallant, brave, fine
Dillworth England English Dila's Estate or Farm
Dilly Surname Little Dill
Dilnott England English Dilno Dill, and ne, boldness
Dilnutt England English Dilno Dill, and ne, boldness
Dilworth England English Dila's Estate or Farm
Diment Latin Anglo-French-Latin daeg, day, brightness + mund, protection
Dimes Surname Dimond's Son
Dimmock Wales Welsh David, the son of Madoc
Dimock Wales Welsh David, the son of Madoc
Dimond Latin Anglo-French-Latin daeg, day, brightness + mund, protection
Dimsdale England English Dynn's/Dynne's or Dunn's/Dunne's Dale
Dinaley England English Dynna's Lea
Dineley England English Dynna's Lea
Dingle England English Hollow or Dell
Dingley England English dinge, fallow land + leah, a lea
Dingwall Scandinavian Scandinavian oing, a meeting, council + voll-r, a field
Dingwell Scandinavian Scandinavian oing, a meeting, council + voll-r, a field
Dinham England English dun (dyne), a hill, ham/hamm, a piece of land
Dinley England English Dynna's Lea
Dinmore Celtic Celtic Great Hill-Fort
Dinn England English Dunn/Dunne = Dark Brown
Dinneford Surname Dunford
Dinning Surname Dunning
Dinnis Surname Dennis
Dinsdale England English Dynn's/Dynne's or Dunn's/Dunne's Dale
Dinsmor Wales Welsh Dinas, fort, city, or walled town, and mawr, great, large
Dinton Saxon Saxon den, a valley, and ton, a town
Dinwiddie Celtic Celtic Dinwoodie Dumfries
Dinwiddy Celtic Celtic Dinwoodie Dumfries
Dinwoodie Celtic Celtic Dinwoodie Dumfries
Diplock England English Deep Lake
Dippell Surname Dibble, Theobald
Dipple Surname Dibble, Theobald
Diprose France French Depreaux = Of Preaux or the Meadows
Disher England English Dish Maker
Disley England English Disley Cherhire
Disney Normandy Norman-French De Isigney, from Isigney, a small village near Bayeaux, in Normandy
Diss England English Dish-Shaped Hollow
Ditchfield Surname Ditch-Field
Ditton England English Dictun the Dike or Ditch Farm or Estate
Dittrich Germany German Mighty Ruler
Dive France French Dinmore, Great Hill-Fort
Dives France French Dinmore, Great Hill-Fort
Dix Surname son of Dick
Dixey Surname Dicks + the English Diminutive suffix ie
Dixie Saxon Saxon Dic, a ditch, dike, or fosse, and ea, water, or ig, an island
Dixon Surname son of Dick
Dixson Surname son of Dick
Doane Surname Done, Down
Dobb Surname Robert
Dobbie Surname Little Dobb
Dobbin Surname son of Dob or Robert
Dobbing Surname son of Dob or Robert
Dobbins Surname Dobbin's Son
Dobbinson Surname Dobbin's Son
Dobbs Surname son of Dob or Robert
Dobbson Surname son of Dob or Robert
Dobby Surname Little Dobb
Dobell Surname Little Dobb
Dobie Surname Little Dobb
Dobing Surname son of Dob or Robert
Dobinson Surname Dobbin's Son
Doble Surname Little Dobb
Doblin Surname Little Dobb
Dobney France French D'Aubigny = Of Aubigny or Albinus's Estate
Dobree France French D'Aubry/D'Aubray, Of Aubry/Aubray or the White Poplar Grove
Dobson Surname Dob's Son
Docherty Scotland Scottish Dochartach - dochart, a difficulty, hardship
Docker England English doke/docke, duce, a duck + ora, a bank, shore
Dockerell Surname Duckerell
Dockerill Surname Duckerell
Dockerty Celtic Celtic Dochartach - dochart, a difficulty
Dockery Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Dockwray
Dockett Surname Duckett
Dockray Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Dockwray
Dockreay Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Dockwray
Dockrell Surname Duckerell
Dockrey Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Dockwray
Docwra Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Dockwray
Dod Saxon Anglo-Saxon Dod/Doda, Dodd/Dodda
Dodd Germany German A god-father
Dodding England English Doda's/Dodda's Son
Doddington England English Estate Of The Doda/Dodda Family
Doddridge England English Doda's/Dodda's Ridge
Dodds Surname Dodd's Son
Dodge Surname To evade by a sudden shift of place
Dodgshon Surname Roger
Dodgshun Surname Roger
Dodgson Surname Roger
Dodimead England English Dod's/Doda's Mead or Meadow
Dodington England English Estate Of The Doda/Dodda Family
Dodkin Surname Little Dod
Dodkins Surname Dodkin's son
Dodman Surname Dod + man
Dodridge England English Doda's/Dodda's Ridge
Dods Surname Dod's Son
Dodshon Surname Roger
Dodson Surname Dod's Son
Dodsworth England English Dod's/Doda's Estate or Farmstead
Dodwell England English Dod's/Doda's Well or Spring
Doe England English Doe
Dogerty Scotland Scottish Dochartach - dochart, a difficulty, hardship
Dogg England English Dog
Doggett Saxon Anglo-Saxon Dogod
Doherty Scotland Scottish Dochartach - dochart, a difficulty, hardship
Doidge Surname Dodge
Doig Surname Dog
D'Oily Locality Locality Oily, a place in France
Dolamore Surname Daliamoor or Dallimore
Dolan Surname Doolan
Dolbeer Wales Welsh Dolbyr, the short vale
Dolbey Surname Dalby
Dolby Surname Dalby
Dole Wales Welsh Dowyll, shady, dark
Doley Surname Dole-Lea
Dollar Celtic Celtic dal, a dale, field: ar, ploughed land
Doller Celtic Celtic dal, a dale, field: ar, ploughed land
Dolley Surname Dole-Lea
Dolling England English Dola's Son
Dollman Saxon Anglo-Saxon Dole + man
Dolphin Latin Anglo-French-Latin Delphan
Dolton England English Dola's Estate
Dombey Surname Danby
Dominey Latin Anglo-French-Latin dominus, a lord
Dominic Latin Anglo-French-Latin dominus, a lord
Dominick Latin Anglo-French-Latin dominus, a lord
Dominy Latin Anglo-French-Latin dominus, a lord
Don Celtic Celtic Brown Complexion or Hair
Donaghan Celtic Celtic Brown Complexion or Hair
Donaghie Celtic Celtic Brown Warrior
Donaghy Celtic Celtic Brown Warrior
Donal Celtic Celtic Domin-us, a lord
Donald Celtic Celtic-Gaelic A great man, a proud chieftain
Donaldson Scotland Scottish Donald's Son
Donavan Celtic Celtic Dark-Brown Complexion or Hair
Doncaster Latin Celtic-Latin Roman Camp on the River Don
Done Surname Dunn, and Down
Donegan Celtic Celtic Brown Complexion or Hair
Doneghan Celtic Celtic Brown Complexion or Hair
Donel Celtic Celtic Domin-us, a lord
Donell Celtic Celtic-Gaelic A great man, a proud chieftain
Donellan Surname Little Donnell
Donelly Celtic Celtic-Gaelic A great man, a proud chieftain
Dones Surname Downs/Downes
Doney Surname Downey
Dongray Surname Dungray
Donisthorpe England English Donning's or Dunning's Estate
Donkin England English Duncan
Donking England English Duncan
Donlan Surname Little Donnell or Donal
Donland Surname Little Donnell or Donal
Donn Celtic Celtic Brown Complexion or Hair
Donnach Celtic Gaelic Duncan Diongnach, strong, fortified
Donnally Celtic Celtic Donnghalach - donn, brown + galach, brave
Donnan Surname Little Don/Donn
Donne Celtic Celtic Brown Complexion or Hair
Donnell Celtic Celtic Domin-us, a lord
Donnellan Surname Little Donnell or Donal
Donnelly Celtic Celtic Donnghalach - donn, brown + galach, brave
Donnett Latin Anglo-French-Latin Given of God
Donnigan Celtic Celtic Brown Complexion or Hair
Donnison Celtic Celtic Don's/Donn's Son
Donnolly Celtic Celtic Brown - Brave
Donoghoe Surname O' Donoghoe, O'Donoghue
Donoghue Surname O' Donoghoe, O'Donoghue
Donohoe Surname O' Donoghoe, O'Donoghue
Donohoo Surname O' Donoghoe, O'Donoghue
Donohue Surname O' Donoghoe, O'Donoghue
Donovan Celtic Celtic Dark-Brown Complexion or Hair
Donovon Celtic Celtic Dark-Brown Complexion or Hair
Donson Celtic Celtic Don's/Donn's Son
Doo England English Black Complexion or Hair
Doodson Surname Dod's Son
Doody Celtic Celtic Black Complexion or Hair
Doolan Celtic Celtic Black Complexion or Hair
Dooland Celtic Celtic Black Complexion or Hair
Dooley Celtic Celtic Dark - Complexioned Chief or Hero
Doolittle England English Idler
Doon Celtic Celtic Black Complexion or Hair
Doonan Celtic Celtic Little Hill or Hill-Fort
Doone Celtic Celtic Black Complexion or Hair
Dopson Surname Dobson
Doran Surname son of Dorr
Dorden Surname Durden
Dore England English Gate or Pass
Doree France French Dore, with Golden Hair
Dorey France French Dore, with Golden Hair
Dorington Surname Dorrington
Dorking England English Settlement of the Deorc Family
Dorkins Surname Dawkins
Dorlan Holland Dutch Dor, sterile, barren, and land
Dorland Holland Dutch Dor, sterile, barren, and land
Dorling Surname Darling
Dorman England English Doorkeper, Gatekeeper
Dormand Saxon Anglo-Saxon Deormund - deor/deore, dear, beloved + mund, protection
Dormer Latin French-Latin Sleeper, Sluggard
Dormon England English Doorkeper, Gatekeeper
Dorney England English Thorn-Tree Island or Riparian Land
Dornford England English Thorn-Tree Ford
Dorning England English Thorn-Tree Meadow
Dornton Surname Thornton
Dorr Celtic Gaelic difficult, easily vexed
Dorran Surname son of Dorr
Dorrance Surname Durrance
Dorree France French Dore, with Golden Hair
Dorrell Surname Darrell
Dorrington England English Estate of the Deor/Deora Family
Dorset Locality Locality A county in England
Dorsett Latin Celtic-Latin Anglo-Saxon Dorsaet/Dornseat
Dorsey Surname Darsey
Dorton England English Gate or Pass
Dorward England English Doorkepper, Gatekeeper
Dory France French Dore, Golden Hair
Dosser Latin Anglo-French-Latin Doss or Dosser Maker doss is an old term for a hassock; a dosser was a pannier
Dossett Surname Dorset/Dorsett
Dossor Latin Anglo-French-Latin Doss or Dosser Maker doss is an old term for a hassock; a dosser was a pannier
Doswell England English Doe's Spring
Dott England English little person
Dottridge Surname Dodridge
Douay France French the town of Douay, in the province of Artois, France
Doubble Surname Dobell, Doble, Twin
Doubell Surname Dobell, Doble, Twin
Double Surname Dobell, Doble, Twin
Doubleday Surname denoting one born about the end of one day and the beginning of another
Doublet Surname Little Double
Douce Latin French-Latin Sweet
Doudney Surname Dewdney
Dougal Celtic Celtic-Gaelic Dhu, black, and gall, a stranger
Dougall Celtic Celtic-Gaelic Dhu, black, and gall, a stranger
Dougan Surname Dugan
Doughan Surname Dugan
Dougherty Surname Docherty
Doughty England English Brave, Strong
Douglas Scotland Scottish-Gaelic Black-Water dubh, black + glas, glais/glaise, water, streamlet
Douglass Celtic Gaelic Dhu, black, dark, and glass, green
Doulman Surname Dolman/Dollman
Doulton Surname Dolton
Doust France French Doucet
Douthwaite Scandinavian Scandinavian Dowthwaite, daa, a doe, pveit, a clearing
Dove England English dufe
Dover Latin Anglo-Latin-Celtic Dubr-is = the Water
Dovey Surname Little Dove
Dow Celtic Celtic Dark or Black Complexion or Hair
Dowall Surname Dougal/Dougall
Dowbiggan Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Dowfbygging = the Dove-House
Dowbiggin Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Dowfbygging = the Dove-House
Dowd England English Dark or Black Complexion or Hair
Dowdall England English Dowdale, dow, a dove, dael, a valley
Dowdell England English Dowdale, dow, a dove, dael, a valley
Dowden Surname dow, a dove, denu, a valley
Dowdeswell England English Dud's/Dudd's Well, wella/wiella, a spring
Dowding England English Dud's/Duda's or Dudd's/Dudda's
Dowdle Surname Dowdall
Dowe Celtic Celtic Dark or Black Complexion or Hair
Dowell Wales Welsh Dowyll, shady, dark
Dower Scotland Scottish-French Dour, Hard, Stern
Dowie Surname Little Dow
Dowl Surname Dowell
Dowlan Surname Doolan
Dowle Surname Dowell
Dowlen Surname Doolan
Dowler England English Dowl or Dole, i.e. the Allotment, or the Boundary-Mark
Dowley Surname Doley or Dolley
Dowling Celtic Celtic Dunlang - dun/dunn, brown + lang, a spear
Dowlman Surname Dolman/Dollman
Dowman England English Dow + man
Down Celtic Anglo-Celtic Down or Hill
Downe Celtic Anglo-Celtic Down or Hill
Downer England English Down
Downes Celtic Anglo-Celtic Down or Hill
Downey Celtic Anglo-Celtic Little Down/Downe
Downham England English dun, a hill + ham/hamm, an enclosure, dwelling
Downie Celtic Anglo-Celtic Little Down/Downe
Downing England English Dun's/Duna's or Dunn's/Dunna's Son
Downman England English Down + man
Downs England English a tract of poor, sandy, hilly land, used only for pasturing sheep
Downton England English Downton = the Hill Farm or Estate
Dowse France French Douce
Dowsett France French Doucet
Dowsing France French Doussin = Douss- for Douce
Dowson Surname Douce's Son
Dowthwaite Scandinavian Scandinavian Daa, a doe, pveit, a clearing
Dowty Surname Doughty
Doxey England English Dokesey = Docce's Island or Riverside Land
Doxsey England English Dokesey = Docce's Island or Riverside Land
Doyle Surname Dowall = Dougal/Dougall
Doyley Normandy Norman-French Oyly or Ouilly
Drabble England English to besmear with mud
Dracott Surname Draycott
Drage Normandy Anglo-French dragon
Drain England English drehnian, to drain
Drake Celtic Gaelic drac, a route, a way, a footstep
Drane Surname Drain
Dranfield England English Drain-Field
Dransfield England English Drain-Field
Draper Normandy Anglo-French Clother
Drapper Normandy Anglo-French Clother
Dray England English Drag, Slow, Tedious
Draycott England English Dry-Built Cottage
Drayson Surname Dray's Son
Drayton England English Dry-Built Farmstead
Dreaper Surname Draper Clother
Dredge England English mixed corn
Drennan Celtic Celtic Thornton Blackthorn
Drever Surname Driver
Drew Normandy Anglo-French Wise Man, Magician; Druid
Drewe Normandy Anglo-French Wise Man, Magician; Druid
Drewell Surname Little Drew
Drewett Surname Little Drew
Drewitt Surname Little Drew
Drewry Normandy Anglo-French druerie, a love, darling
Drews Surname Drew's Son
Drinan Celtic Celtic Thornton Blackthorn
Dring Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian Servant, Retainer; Soldier, Warrior
Drinkall England English Dring's or Dreng's Slope or Corner
Drinkwater England English Teetotaller
Driscoll Celtic Gaelic dreas and coill, a thicket of briars, the place of wild roses
Driver Surname drover
Dromgole Celtic Celtic druim, a ridge + cuil, a corner
Dromgool Celtic Celtic druim, a ridge + cuil, a corner
Dron Celtic Celtic dronn, a back, rump
Druce Surname Drew's Son
Drucker Germany German Printer
Druery Normandy Anglo-French druerie, a love, darling
Druett Surname Little Dru or Drew
Druitt Surname Little Dru or Drew
Druker Germany German Printer
Drummond Celtic Gaelic Druim, the back, and monadh, mountain
Drury Normandy Anglo-French druerie, a love, darling
Dry England English Crafty, Cunning
Dryden Wales Welsh Drwydwn, broken nose
Drye England English Crafty, Cunning
Drysdale Scotland Scottish Dryfesdale = the Dale of the River Dryfe
Dubber England English dubbere, from dubben, to dress, arm for battle
Dubock France French Of The Wood
Dubois France French Of The Wood
Ducat France French Ducat, Ducquet = Duc Little Duke
Duck England English Duke
Ducker England English Duck
Duckerell England English Little Duck
Duckers Surname Ducker's Son
Duckett France French Ducat, Ducquet = Duc Little Duke
Duckham England English Duck-Land
Duckitt France French Ducat, Ducquet = Duc Little Duke
Duckrell England English Little Duck
Duckworth England English Docca's Estate
Ducloss France French The Enclosure claudere clausum, to close
Dudeney Latin French-Latin Dieudonne = God-Given
Dudfield England English Duda's/Dudda's Field
Dudgeon Surname Dodgshon for Dodgson
Dudley Locality Locality Dode-ley, the place of the dead, a burying-ground
Dudman England English duds, clothes
Dudson Surname Dud's or Dod's Son
Duff Celtic Gaelic black
Duffell England English Duffield Dove-Field
Dufferin Celtic Celtic dubh, black + thrian, a third part
Duffey Ireland Irish dubh black
Duffie Ireland Irish dubh black
Duffield England English Dove-Field
Duffill England English Duffield Dove-Field
Duffin Celtic Gaelic Little Duff
Duffus England English Dove-House dufe + hus
Duffy Ireland Irish dubh black
Dufty Surname Doughty
Dugald Surname Dougal/Dougall
Dugan Celtic Celtic Dark Complexion
Dugdale England English Duck-Dale
Dugdill England English Duck-Dale
Duggan Celtic Celtic Dark Complexion
Duggen Celtic Celtic Dark Complexion
Duggin Celtic Celtic Dark Complexion
Dugmore England English Duck-Moor
Dugon Celtic Celtic Dark Complexion
Duguid Saxon Anglo-Saxon dugan, to be doughty; god, good
Duignan Celtic Celtic Black Gennan
Duke Latin Anglo-French-Latin Leader
Peabody Surname Boadie, among the Cambri or Britons, signified a man or a great man, and Pea signified a large hill, a mountain
Peacock Surname well-known fowl
Pearson Surname son of Pierre or Peter
Pedin Locality Locality Pedn, Cornish British, is a hill
Peebles Locality Locality shire of Peebles, in Scotland
Peele Locality Locality A tower, a castle, a spire, a steeple
Pelham Locality Locality Pelham, in Hertfordshire, England
Pell Surname a house
Pelletier France French A furrier, or skinner
Pellyn Cornwall Cornish-British The distant pool
Pena Portugal Portuguese someone who lived near a crag or cliff
Pendleton Locality Locality The summit of the hill
Peney Locality Locality A town in Savoy
Pengilly Cornwall Cornish-British The head of the grove
Penn Cornwall Cornish-British The top of the hill
Pennant Cornwall Cornish-British From Pen, a head, and nant, a vale, or dingle
Pennington Locality Locality the manor of Pennington, in Lancashire, England
Penny Surname pinnacle
Pennyman Wales Welsh Pen-y-mon, the top of the mountain
Pennymon Wales Welsh Pen-y-mon, the top of the mountain
Percey Locality Locality family of Percy, of Northumberland, England
Percy Locality Locality family of Percy, of Northumberland, England
Perez Spain Spanish son of Pedro Peter
Perkins Surname son of Peter
Perrigo Locality Locality Perigeau, a town in France
Perrott Locality Locality From Peraidd, Welsh, the sweet or delicious river, now the Dee
Perry France French from Pierre
Peters Germany German son of Peter
Peterson Surname son of Peter
Pevensey Locality Locality village in Sussex, England
Peyton Surname town near Boxford, in Suffolk, England
Phelps Surname Phillips
Philip Greek Greek A lover of horses
Phippen Surname son of Penn
Physick Surname physician
Pickering Locality Locality A market town of north Yorkshire, England
Pickersgill Locality Locality stream inhabited by pike or pickerel
Pickett Surname spotted in the face
Pierce Locality Locality family of Percy, of Northumberland, England
Piercy Locality Locality family of Percy, of Northumberland, England
Pierpont France French stone bridge
Pierson Surname son of Pierre
Piggot Surname spotted in the face
Pigman Surname dealer in pigs
Pilcher Surname A maker of pilches, a kind of great coat or upper garment, in use in the fourteenth century
Pillings Cornwall Cornish-British The distant pool
Pinny Surname pinnacle
Pittman Surname living near a well or spring
Playfair Locality Locality The play ground, a place where fairs were held
Playsted Surname The place appropriated to amusement
Pleasants Locality Locality a suburb of the city of Edinburgh
Plympton Cornwall Cornish-British The town situated on the river Plym, in Devonshire, England
Poindexter France French poin being derived from pungo, to pierce, to prick, and dexter, right, as opposed to left
Poitevin Surname native of Poitou, France.
Polk Surname abbreviation of Pollock
Pollard Surname A tree having its top cut off
Polley Locality Locality Poilley, in the province of Orleans, France
Pollock Locality Locality Pollock, in Renfrewshire, Scotland
Pomeroy France French Pomme-roi, a kind of apple, the royal apple, king's apple, or king of apples; a name probably given to a gardener for his skill in raising them
Poole Locality Locality A town in Dorsetshire, England
Pope Latin Latin Papa, father
Porcher France French slaying the boar
Porson Surname son of Power
Potter Surname One who makes earthen vessels
Pottinger Surname An apothecary is so called in Scotland
Poulton Locality Locality the town of Poulton, in Lancashire, England
Powell Wales Welsh Ap Howell, the son of Howell
Powers Wales Welsh son of Power
Poynder Surname bailiff
Pratt Surname Latin Pratum, a meadow
Prescot Wales Welsh town in England
Pressley Locality Locality shrubs, brushwood
Preston Locality Locality town in Lancashire, England
Price Wales Welsh Ap Rice, the son of Rice
Prichard Wales Welsh Ap Richard, the son of Richard
Prideaux France French Presd'eaux, near the water
Prindle Surname A croft or small field
Pringle Locality Locality Prencyll, a hazel-wood, from pren, Welsh, a wood, and cyll or coll, hazel
Prodgers Surname Ap Roger, the son of Roger
Proger Surname Ap Roger, the son of Roger
Progers Surname Ap Roger, the son of Roger
Proost Surname a president of a college; the chief magistrate of a city
Provoost Surname a president of a college; the chief magistrate of a city
Pugh Surname Ap Hugh, the son of Hugh
Putman Surname living near a well or spring
Putnam Holland Dutch From Put or Putten, a well, and ham, a house or town
Putzkammer Germany German A dressing-chamber
Pye Surname Ap Hugh, the son of Hugh
Quackenboss Holland Dutch Quickenbosch, a thicket, a grove of roan-tree, mountain-ash, a species of service-tree
Quentin Latin Latin Quintus, the fifth, a name given to the fifth son
Quigly Celtic Gaelic Cuigealach, of or belonging to a distaff or hand rock
Quin Locality Locality Quin, a village in Clare county, Ireland
Quinn Ireland Irish Gaelic Ó Coinn descendant of Conn
Quintin Latin Latin Quintus, the fifth, a name given to the fifth son
Radcliff Locality Locality A place in Lancashire, England
Radford Cornwall Cornish-British The fern way
Radland Cornwall Cornish-British The fern land
Radnor Cornwall Cornish-British The enclosure of ferns
Raffles Surname From Raefel, long-lubber, lath-back, inactive, sluggish
Rainsford Locality Locality Ravensford
Raleigh Surname Rhawlaw, in the Welsh, signifies a lieutenant, a vicar
Ralph Surname Saxon From Rad, counsel, and ulph, help
Ralston Surname Ralphstown in Renfrewshire
Ramage Surname Branches of trees
Ramirez Spain Spanish patronymic from the personal name Ramiro
Ramos Spain Spanish someone who lived in a thickly wooded area
Ramsden Surname Saxon Locality The winding valley, or the extremity of the valley
Ramsey Locality Locality Ram's Isle, a place in Huntingdonshire, England
Ran Saxon Saxon Pure, clear.
Randal Saxon Saxon Fair-help, from Ran, fair, and ulph, help
Rander Wales Gaelic-Welsh A tract of land on a point or promontory
Randolph Saxon Saxon Fair-help, from Ran, fair, and ulph, help
Randulph Saxon Saxon Fair-help, from Ran, fair, and ulph, help
Rankin Surname Danish Rank, right, upright, erect
Ranney Locality Locality Renaix, Reinow, or Renais, a town of Switzerland
Ransom Surname The price paid for redemption from captivity or punishment
Ransome Surname The price paid for redemption from captivity or punishment
Rapp Surname Rap, in Danish, is swift, nimble
Rawdon Locality Locality Royden, near Leeds, in Yorkshire, England
Rawley Wales Welsh Rhawlaw, a vicar
Rawlings Surname Ralphs son
Rawlinson Surname son of Rawlings
Rawson Surname Ravenson
Ray Holland Dutch Roemur, one who extols, praises, boasts
Raymer Holland Dutch Roemur, one who extols, praises, boasts
Raymond Teutonic Teutonic From Rein, pure, and mund, mouth; pure mouth, one who abstains from wanton discourses
Rayner Denmark Danish Raner, a leader of the Danes
Read Surname Rede, advice, counsel, help, or from the fenny plant, a reed
Record Surname Rikerd, or Richard
Redden Cornwall Cornish-British A place of ferns
Reddenhurst Locality Locality Reddon, Cornish British, fern, and hurst, Saxon, a wood or grove
Reed Saxon Saxon From Rede, advice, counsel, help, or from the fenny plant, a reed
Reese Cornwall Cornish-British Pushing, violent; a strong or powerful man
Reeves Surname From Reeve, a bailiff, provost, or steward
Reid Scotland Scottish person with red hair or a ruddy complexion
Reilly Ireland Irish descendant of Raghailleach
Reinard Saxon Teutonic-Saxon From Rein, pure, and ard, nature, disposition
Reinhart Holland Dutch A pure heart
Renard France French A fox, cunning
Retz Locality Locality A town in Moravia
Reyes France French king from Latin rex
Reynard Saxon Teutonic-Saxon From Rein, pure, and ard, nature, disposition
Reynolds Saxon Saxon Sincere or pure love from, Rhein, pure, and hold, the old English for love
Reynoldson Saxon Saxon son of Reynolds
Rheese Cornwall Cornish-British Pushing, violent; a strong or powerful man
Rhefeldt Holland Dutch deer-field
Rhodes Locality Locality island of Rhodes, in the Mediterranean Sea
Rian Celtic Gaelic manner, order, arrangement, sobriety, good disposition
Ricard Surname Of a powerful, rich, or generous disposition
Rice Wales Welsh Rys
Rich Surname Wealthy, opulent; anciently, great, noble, powerful
Richard Surname Of a powerful, rich, or generous disposition
Richardson Surname son of Richard
Richmond Saxon Saxon rich-mouth; figuratively, eloquent
Ricketts Surname Ricards
Riddell Locality Locality From lands in the county of Yorkshire, formerly called the Ryedales
Ridder Surname Ruyter
Riggs Denmark Danish wealthy, rich
Ring Holland Dutch A Canton; a district of an ecclesiastical congregation
Ringe Denmark Danish Mean, low, small, little
Ringgold Wales Welsh Rhingol, a cleft, cliff, or steep bank
Rios Spain Spanish habitational name from any of the places called Ríos, predominantly in Galicia
Ripley Locality Locality A market-town in west Yorkshire, England
Ritchie Scotland Scottish Richard
Ritter Surname Ruyter, a knight, a chevalier
Rivera Spain Spanish any of the places named Rivera
Roberts Saxon Saxon From Rod, counsel, and bert or bericht, bright or famous
Robertson Scotland Scottish son of Robert
Robinson Surname Son of Robbin
Roby Denmark Danish From Ro, rest, repose, and by, a town--the peaceful town
Rochester Locality Locality city in Kent, England
Rochfort Locality Locality town of France
Rodden Cornwall Cornish-British A place of ferns
Rodland Saxon Saxon Counsel for the land
Rodriguez Spain Spanish son of Rodrigo
Roe Celtic Gaelic Red-haired
Roemer Holland Dutch From Roem, glory, renown; a praiser, a boaster
Roger Teutonic Teutonic Rhu, rest, quiet, peace, and gard, a keeper
Roland Saxon Saxon Counsel for the land
Rollin Saxon Saxon Counsel for the land
Romaine Surname Roman
Romanno Locality Locality lands in the county of Peebles, Scotland
Romero Spain Spanish pilgrim to Rome
Roof Surname Reeve
Roorback Holland Dutch A town in Bavaria, Germany
Root Locality Locality A place lying low
Roschild Surname a town in Denmark
Rose Scotland Scottish a place with wild roses
Rosencrans Denmark Danish Rosenkrands, a garland of roses
Roseveldt Holland Dutch field of roses
Ross Scotland Scottish A shire of Scotland
Roswell Surname Rosveldt, the rose-field
Roth Germany German Red color
Rothschild Surname a town in Denmark
Rouse France French red-haired
Rousseau France French reddish hair
Roux France French someone with red hair
Rowe Locality Locality A river that overflows its banks
Rowel Locality Locality the river Rouel, in the Netherlands
Rowen Locality Locality a tree, the mountain-ash
Rowle Cornwall Cornish-British Rule, order, law
Rowley Saxon Saxon From Row, sweet or pleasant, and ley, a field
Rowntree Surname mountain-ash
Roy Celtic Gaelic red-haired
Rue Locality Locality Reaux, in Hainault, Netherlands
Rufus France French Red
Ruggles Locality Locality A town of France
Ruiz Spain Spanish son of Ruy
Rundell Surname Arundle
Runnion Celtic Gaelic A small hill
Runon Celtic Gaelic A small hill.
Rusbridge Locality Locality town of Rousbrugge, in Germany
Russ Surname Russian
Russell Scotland Scottish Red-haired
Russey Locality Locality A town in Doubs, France
Rutgers Holland Dutch one desirous of rest, a keeper of rest
Rutherford Locality Locality the lands of Rutherford on the river Tweed, in the parish of Maxton, Roxburgshire, Scotland
Ruthven Surname the lands and barony of Ruthven, in Perthshire, Scotland
Ruyter Surname A knight or chevalier
Ryan Ireland Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Riagháin
Ryder Surname A forest officer, being mounted
Rye France French From Rive, a coast, a shore, a bank, border
Rynders Locality Locality A town in North Jutland
Sackville Latin Latin De Sicca villa, that is, from the dry town
Safford Locality Locality Seaford, a town of Sussex, England
Salazar Spain Spanish Basque Zaraitzu
Sales Germany German hall or court
Salisbury Saxon Saxon capital of Wiltshire, England
Salter Several languages occupation one who sells salt
Saltz Germany German Saltzman
Saltzman Germany German Saltzman
Sanchez Spain Spanish Basque Zaraitzu
Sandford Locality Locality a place in Westmoreland, England
Sandler Germany German a person who carts sand
Sands Denmark Danish Sense, wit
Sangster Scotland Scottish singer
Santiago Spain Spanish Sant Iago
Sanxay France French Town in Poitou, France
Sarisbury Saxon Saxon capital of Wiltshire, England
Saterlee Saxon Saxon where Saturn was worshiped
Saxe Holland Dutch Saxon
Saxton Surname Sexton
Scarborough Saxon Saxon the seaport and borough of Scarborough, in Yorkshire, England
Scardsdale Saxon Saxon A valley in Devonshire, England
Scarret Locality Locality Scear, a rocky cliff
Schadeck Locality Locality lordship in Germany
Schafer Germany German shepherd
Schaffer Holland Dutch He that dishes up or provides victuals
Schell England English A spring
Schellden England English schell, a spring, and dene, a valley
Schenck Germany German schenke, an inn or public house
Schenker Germany German publican
Scherer Germany German barber
Schermerhorn Holland Dutch Shermer, a fencer, and hoorn, a horn
Schlosser Germany German locksmith
Schluter Germany German supply keeper
Schmidt Germany German smith
Schmuker Germany German decorator
Schneider Germany German tailer
Schoonhoven Holland Dutch town in South Holland
Schoonmaker Holland Dutch Schoenmaker, a shoe-maker
Schreiber Germany German secretary or scribe
Schreiner Germany German cabinet maker
Schroeder Germany German tailor
Schubert Germany German shoemaker or shoeseller
Schuler Germany German pupil
Schulman Germany German school man
Schultheis Germany German village mayor
Schultz Germany German village mayor
Schumacher Germany German shoemaker
Schuman Germany German shoemaker
Schuster Germany German shoemaker
Schuyler Holland Dutch Van Schuyler, from the place of shelter
Schwartz Germany German blacksmith
Scott Surname A native of Scotland
Scranton Holland Dutch From schrantsen, to tear, seize, or break
Scroggs Locality Locality Scrog, a stunted shrub, bush, or branch
Scudmore Cornwall Cornish-British scoudh, or scuth, the shoulders, and mor, big, large
Seaford Locality Locality seaport town in Sussex, England
Seaforth Locality Locality a projection of the sea on the east coast of Lewis, on the Long Island, Scotland
Seaman Surname sailor
Sears Cornwall Cornish-British sair, a carpenter or sawyer
Searson Surname Son of Sears
Seaton Locality Locality a parish in Perthshire
Seaver Celtic Gaelic Saibher, rich
Sebright Saxon Saxon Se=The + bright
Sedgwick Surname Sedge, grasslike or rushlike plant, wick, a town or harbor
Segur Germany German sieg, victory
Seix Locality Locality A town in Arriege, France
Selby Locality Locality A market-town in west Yorkshire, England
Selkirk Locality Locality A borough town of Scotland. Cellkirk, a religious house
Sellenger Surname St. Leger
Sellick Surname A place with an open view, remarkable, conspicuous
Semard Surname St. Medard
Semour Surname St. Maurus
Semple Surname St. Paul
Seton Locality Locality Lands in Haddingtonshire, Scotland
Severins Locality Locality Mountains in Languedoc, France
Severn Locality Locality A river rising in the mountain Plynlimmon, in Wales
Sewall Surname sea wall
Seward Surname sea, and ward, a keeper
Sewell Surname sea wall
Seymour Surname St. Maurus
Shaddock Locality Locality lordship in Germany
Shan Celtic Celtic shanty, an old house
Shanach Celtic Gaelic Sionnach, a fox
Shane Celtic Celtic John
Shannon Celtic Gaelic a river of Ireland
Shaw Scotland Scottish lawn
Sheldon Cornwall Cornish-British schell, a spring, and dene, a small valley
Shelley Locality Locality in Essex, Suffolk
Sheppy Locality Locality an island in the county of Kent
Sherard Surname Scirrard, who came with William the Conqueror
Sherlock Celtic Gaelic Saor, pronounced as with 'h' after the 'S,' signifying clear, and loch, a lake
Sherman Surname shearman, one who used to shear cloth
Sherwood Saxon Saxon sher (scir), clear, and wood, a clearing in the wood
Shiel Locality Locality A river and loch or lake, in the south-west of Inverness-shire, Scotland
Sholtis Germany German Schultheiss, a mayor, magistrate
Short Surname stature
Shrewsbury Locality Locality A town in Shropshire, England
Shrieves Surname A sheriff, from scir and reeve, the bailiff of a shire or division
Shuck Holland Dutch twelve or a dozen, and is applied to sheaves in a harvest field
Shuckburgh Locality Locality A place in Warwickshire, England
Shurtliff Locality Locality short cliff
Shute Locality Locality the castle of Shute, in Normandy, France
Shuter Surname shoemaker
Siddons Wales Welsh syddyn, a farm
Sigurd Surname Segur, powerful
Sikes Locality Locality A small spring well
Simeon Hebrew Hebrew Hearing
Simmons Surname Simeon
Simple Surname St. Paul
Simpson Scotland Scottish Son of Sim or Simon
Sims Surname Son of Sim or Simon
Sinclair Surname St. Clair
Sinden Surname St. John
Singen Surname St. John
Sisson Locality Locality Sissonne, a town in France
Skeffington Saxon Saxon sceap, a sheep, and ton, a town
Skelton Saxon Saxon The hill of separation or boundary
Skene Celtic Gaelic Sgian, and three dirk-points in pale for his arms
Skidmore Cornwall Cornish-British scoudh, or scuth, the shoulders, and mor, big, large
Slack Locality Locality A valley, or small shallow dell
Slade Locality Locality A long flat piece or slip of ground between hills
Slaven Celtic Celtic sliabh, a mountain, a mountaineer
Sleeper Holland Dutch A cartman, or one who carries goods on a sledge
Smith Saxon Anglo-Saxon Smitan, to smite or strike
Snell Holland Dutch Snel, agile, swift nimble
Snodgrass Locality Locality Grass trimmed and smooth
Snow Holland Dutch Snoo, cunning, subtle, crafty, sly
Snyder Germany German schneider, a tailor
Solden Locality Locality A town in Westphalia, Germany
Somer Wales Gaelic-Welsh so for swl or sal, soil, and mer, a lake, water, the sea
Somerville Surname So mer, a marshy soil, near water or the sea
Sommer France French to sum or cast up
Somner Surname One whose duty consisted in citing delinquents to the ecclesiastical courts; an apparitor; literally, a summoner
Sompnnoure Surname One whose duty consisted in citing delinquents to the ecclesiastical courts; an apparitor; literally, a summoner
Soto Spain Spanish grove
Soule Locality Locality A small territory in France, between Bearn and the Lower Navarre
Southcote Surname south cot
Southwell Locality Locality A town in Nottinghamshire, England
Spaaren Locality Locality A river in North Holland
Spalding Locality Locality the town of Spalding, in Lincolnshire, England
Spark Surname To disperse, to scatter, to sparkle
Spelman Denmark Danish Spillemand, a fiddler
Spence Normandy Norman-French Le Despenser, a steward
Spencer Normandy Norman-French Le Despenser, a steward
Spicer Several languages occupation grocer
Spiegel Holland Dutch looking-glass
Spier Surname Spere, to ask, to inquire
Spink Surname finch
Spoor Holland Dutch spur
Spotten Germany German To mock, deride, ridicule
Sprague Holland Dutch speech
St. Albans Locality Locality A town in Hertfordshire, England
Staats Holland Dutch Eustace, or Eustatius
Stacy Latin Latin Sto, to stand, stationed, standing still, fixed
Staines Surname market town in Middlesex, England
Stair Celtic Gaelic Stepping stones in a river
Stairn Celtic Gaelic Din, noise
Stalker Surname A fowler who goes warily and softly in pursuit of his game
Stanhope Locality Locality Town in the bishopric of Durham, England
Stanley Locality Locality A market-town in Gloucestershire, England
Stanton Surname stan, a stone, and ton, a hill or town
Stanwood Saxon Saxon stan, a stone, and wood
Stapleton Surname Stapleton stapel, stapol, stapula, a staple, fastening, stake, and ton
Chen Several languages Chinese the region of Chen in present-day Henan province
Chenery France French Chenevrey
Cheney France French Chene, an oak
Chennell France French Little Chene, an oak
Cherrington England English Cherinton = the Estate of the Cerr/Cerra Family
Cherry Latin Anglo-French-Latin cheri, beloved, cherished
Chesebrough Locality Locality Chene, an oak
Chesher Surname Latin + English Cheshire = Chestershire
Cheshire Surname Latin + English Chestershire
Chesnay Latin Anglo-French-Latin Oak-Wood
Chesney Latin Anglo-French-Latin Oak-Wood
Chessher Surname Latin + English Cheshire = Chestershire
Chesshire Surname Latin + English Cheshire = Chestershire
Chessman Surname Cheesman/Cheeseman
Chester Locality Locality ceaster, a fortified place, a city, a castle or camp
Chesterman Surname Chester + man
Chesters Locality Locality ceaster, a fortified place, a city, a castle or camp
Chesterton Surname Latin + English Farmstead or Manor at the Roman Camp
Cheston Surname Latin + English Farmstead or Manor at the Roman Camp
Chesworth England English Cissa's Estate
Cheswright Surname Cheeswright/Cheesewright
Chetham Saxon Saxon cyte, a cottage, and ham, a village
Chetter Surname Chater
Chetwode England English cete, a cottage, wudu, a wood
Chetwood England English cete, a cottage, wudu, a wood
Chetwynd England English cete, a cottage + wind, a winding way
Chevalier Latin French-Latin Cavalier, Gallant, Knight, Horseman
Cheverton Normandy Anglo-French Chever's Estate or Farm
Chew England English ceowan, to chew, eat
Cheyne Latin Anglo-French-Latin Oak-Tree
Cheyney Surname Cheney
Chichester Surname Cissa, the son of Aella, who settled the kingdom of the South-Saxons; and ceaster or chester, a city, from castrum, a Roman station
Chick England English pet names from the Chick/Chicken
Chicken England English pet names from the Chick/Chicken
Chickering Cornwall Cornish-British chi, a house, and cairne, a rock or stones
Chickin England English pet names from the Chick/Chicken
Chidley Surname Chidlow
Chidlow England English Cydda's Tumulus
Chiesman Surname Cheesman/Cheeseman
Chilcot England English Caldecott, cyle, ciele, chill, cold
Chilcott England English Caldecott, cyle, ciele, chill, cold
Child England English childe, young knight, Young Man
Childe England English child, young knight, Young Man
Childer England English Cilred or Ceolred, ceol, a ship; roed, counse
Childers Surname Childer's Son
Childs Surname Child, Page and Varlet were names given to youths from 7 to 14 years old, while receiving their education for knighthood
Chillingworth Surname Killingworth
Chilton Saxon Saxon chalk-hills; cylt, clay or chalk
Chilver England English cilfor or cealfor -lamb, ewe-lamb
Chilvers Surname Chilver's Son
Chine England English Cleft or small Ravine
Chinery Surname Chenery
Ching England English King
Chinn England English Cleft or small Ravine
Chinnery Surname Chenery
Chinnick England English Cleft or small Ravine
Chinnock England English Cleft or small Ravine
Chipchase England English Hunting Ground or Wood near the Market
Chipman Surname trader
Chipp England English ciepa, a merchant, trader
Chippendale England English the Dale of the Chipping or Market-Place
Chipper England English Merchant, Trader
Chipperfield England English Chipperfield
Chippindale England English the Dale of the Chipping or Market-Place
Chisholm England English cisel, gravel + holm, a river-island, low riparian land
Chisholme England English cisel, gravel + holm, a river-island, low riparian land
Chisman Surname Cheesman/Cheeseman
Chismon Surname Cheesman/Cheeseman
Chisnall England English Cissan, genitive of Cissa + heall, hall
Chisnell England English Cissan, genitive of Cissa + heall, hall
Chiswell England English cisel, gravel + wella/wiella, a well, spring
Chit England English chit, baby, pert child, whelp, kitten
Chitt England English chit, baby, pert child, whelp, kitten
Chittenden Surname Cornish Welsh Chy-tane-din--Chy, a house, tane, lower, and din or dun, a hill
Chittock England English Little Chit/Chitt
Chitty England English Little Chit/Chitt
Chivers Surname Cheevers
Choice England English choix, chois
Cholmeley England English Ceolmund's Lea
Cholmondeley Normandy Normandy Col, a strait or defile, and mond or mont, a hill
Choppen Latin Latin Chopin caupo, a small shopkeeper
Chopping Latin Latin Chopin caupo, a small shopkeeper
Chorley England English Churls' Lea
Chorlton England English Churls' Place
Chown Wales Welsh cun, a leader,chief
Chowne Wales Welsh cun, a leader,chief
Choyce Surname Choice
Chrimes Surname Grimes
Chrismas Surname birth at this season
Chrisp Surname Crisp
Christal Scotland Scottish Christopher
Christey British Anglo-Scottish Little Christian or Christopher
Christian Greek Anglo-Latin-Greek Anointed
Christianson Surname Christian's Son
Christie British Anglo-Scottish Little Christian or Christopher
Christison Surname Christie's Son
Christmas Surname birth at this season
Christopher Greek Anglo-Greek Christ-Bearing, Christ-Tribute
Christophers Surname Christopher's Son
Christopherson Surname Christopher's Son
Christy Surname Little Christian or Christopher
Chrystal Scotland Scottish Christopher
Chrystie Surname Little Christian or Christopher
Chubb Saxon Saxon cob, a great-headed, full-cheeked fellow
Chuck England English Chick
Chudleigh England English Cydda's Leah
Chumley Normandy Normandy Cholmondeley, Col, a strait or defile, and mond or mont, a hill
Church Surname English chirch, and Scottish Kirk, Latin circus, and this from the Gaelic cearcal, a temple, a round building
Churcher Surname English chirch, and Scottish Kirk, Latin circus, and this from the Gaelic cearcal, a temple, a round building
Churchey England English Church Hey (Hay) or Enclosure
Churchill England English Church-Hill
Churchman Surname Church-ward
Churchward England English Churchwarden
Churley Surname Chorley
Churly Surname Chorley
Chuter Surname Shuter
Cilly Locality Locality A town in Germany
Clack Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian klaka, to chatter
Clackson Surname Clack's Son
Claget Germany German klugheit, good sense, wisdom, prudence, dexterity
Clague Celtic Celtic MacLiaigh = Son of the Leech, liagh, a leech, physician
Clake Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian klaka, to chatter
Clampit England English Clavey Pit, or Clay-Pit
Clampitt England English Clavey Pit, or Clay-Pit
Clancey Ireland Irish MacClancy/MacClanchy
Clanchey Ireland Irish MacClancy/MacClanchy
Clanchy Ireland Irish MacClancy/MacClanchy
Clancy Ireland Irish MacClancy/MacClanchy
Clansey Ireland Irish MacClancy/MacClanchy
Clapham England English Clapa's/Clappa's or Clopps's Estate
Clapp Cornwall Cornish-British Full of chat, tonguey
Clapson Surname Clapp's Son
Clapton England English Calpa'a/Clappa's Estate
Clarage Italy Anglo-Italian-Latin Anglicizations of the Italian Clarice = Illustrious
Clare France French Clarus, pure, renowned, illustrious
Claremont Latin Anglo-French-Latin Clairmont or Clermont = the Bright Hill
Clarence Latin Anglo-French-Latin Clarus, pure, renowned, illustrious
Claret Surname Little Clare
Clarey Surname Clearey
Claridge Italy Anglo-Italian-Latin Anglicizations of the Italian Clarice = Illustrious
Clarie Surname Clearey
Claris Italy Anglo-Italian-Latin Anglicizations of the Italian Clarice = Illustrious
Clark Scotland Scottish Clerk, a clergyman
Clarke Surname Clerk, a clergyman
Clarkson Surname Clerk's Son
Clary Surname Clearey
Clason Teutonic Teutonic-Greek Clas's Son
Classon Teutonic Teutonic-Greek Clas's Son
Clatworthy England English Cloteworthy = Clota's/Clotta's Estate or Farm
Claud Latin Latin claudus, lame
Claude Latin Latin claudus, lame
Claughton England English the Clay-Dwelling, or the Farmstead at the Clay-Bog
Clauson Locality Locality A town of Germany, near Pozen
Clavering Locality Locality klaver, clover; and ing, a meadow, a pasture
Clawson Teutonic Teutonic-Greek Claus's Son
Claxton England English Clac's/Clacc's Estate
Clay Locality Locality A town of France in Seine. A lake on the isle of Lewis, Scotland
Clayden England English Clay-Hollow
Claydon England English Clay-Hill
Claye England English Clavey Place
Claypole England English Clay-Pool
Clayson Surname Clay's Son
Clayton Locality Locality clay hill
Claytor Surname Cleator
Clear France French Clarus, pure, renowned, illustrious
Cleare France French Clarus, pure, renowned, illustrious
Cleary Celtic Gaelic Cleireach, a clerk, a clergyman, a writer
Cleator England English cleat, an object for fastening ropes + ora, a bank, shore
Cleave England English Cliff or Rock
Cleaver England English cleave or cliff
Clee Surname Clay
Cleere Surname Clare
Cleery Latin Celtic-Latin Clerk, Priest
Cleeve England English Cliff or Rock
Clegg Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Clay
Cleghorn Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Clavey Corner
Cleland Celtic Celtic Clay-Land
Clem Surname Little Clement
Clemence Latin Latin Clemens, mild, meek, gentle
Clemenson Surname Clement's Son
Clement Latin Latin Clemens, mild, meek, gentle
Clements Surname Clement's Son
Clementson Surname Clement's Son
Cleminson Surname Clement's Son
Clemitson Surname Clement's Son
Clemm Surname Little Clement
Clemmey Surname Little Clement
Clemmie Surname Little Clement
Clemo Surname Clem's Son
Clemow Surname Clem's Son
Clempson Surname Clem's Son
Clemson Surname Clem's Son
Clench Surname Clinch
Clenton Surname Clinton
Clerk Latin Anglo-French-Latin Clergyman, Scholar
Clerke Latin Anglo-French-Latin Clergyman, Scholar, Clerk
Clery Celtic Gaelic Cleireach, a clerk, a clergyman
Cleve England English Cliff or Rock
Cleveland Locality Locality Cliff-lane
Cleveley England English Cliff-Lea
Clevely England English Cliff-Lea
Cleverley England English Clover-Field
Clew Saxon Anglo-Saxon cleofian, to cleave, divide
Clewer England English Clay Bank or Shore
Clewley England English Clew or Clough Lea
Clewlow Surname Clulow
Clews Saxon Anglo-Saxon cleofian, to cleave, divide
Clibborn England English Cliff burn or brook
Cliff Locality Locality A steep bank, a precipice
Cliffe England English Steep Rock
Clifford Locality Locality The ford or way by the cliff
Clift Scandinavian Scandinavian Cleft in a Rock
Clifton Locality Locality the town on the cliff
Clim Surname Little Clement
Climm Surname Little Clement
Climpson Surname Clem's Son
Climson Surname Clem's Son
Clinch Teutonic Teutonic clenchen, klenken, to strike smartly
Cline Germany German Klein: Little, Small; Neat, Nice
Cling Denmark Danish Klinge, a blade, a sword
Clingman Denmark Danish A swordsman, fencer, fighter
Clinker England English Tinker or a Smith
Clint Scandinavian Scandinavian Headland or Crag
Clinton Denmark Dano-Norman Klint, a promontory, brow of a hill, cape; and ton, a town
Clisby Surname Cleasby
Clive England English clive, clyve, cliff
Cloake Celtic Anglo-French-Celtic cloca, a bell
Clodd Latin Latin claudus, lame
Clode Latin Latin claudus, lame
Clogg Surname wooden shoe
Cloke Celtic Anglo-French-Celtic cloca, a bell
Cloney Celtic Celtic Clunie, = the Meadow
Clooney Celtic Celtic Clunie, = the Meadow
Close Latin Anglo-French-Latin Enclosure or Field
Closs Latin Anglo-French-Latin Enclosure or Field
Closson Holland Dutch son of Klaas
Cloudesley England English Clud's Lea
Cloudsley England English Clud's Lea
Clough Saxon Anglo-Saxon cleofian, to cleave, divide
Clougher Saxon Anglo-Saxon cleofian, to cleave, divide
Clover England English Clougher
Clow England English Hollow or Ravine
Clowe England English Hollow or Ravine
Clowes Saxon Anglo-Saxon A cliff or cleft in a hill
Clubb Scandinavian Scandinavian a nickname
Clubbe Scandinavian Scandinavian a nickname
Clucas Manx Manx Son of Luke
Cluer England English Clewer, Clay Bank or Shore
Cluff Surname Clough, Hollow or Ravine
Clum Locality Locality A place in Germany, the ancient residence of the Knight of Clum
Cluney Celtic Celtic Clunie, = the Meadow
Clunie Celtic Celtic the Meadow
Clunn Celtic Celtic cluan, a meadow
Cluny Celtic Celtic Clunie, = the Meadow
Cluse Saxon Anglo-Saxon Clough, cleofian, to cleave, divide
Clute Holland Dutch Kluit, a lamp
Clutten England English Clew or Clough Farmstead
Clutterbuck Holland Dutch klateren, to clatter + beek, a brook
Clutton England English Clew or Clough Farmstead
Clynch Teutonic Teutonic clenchen, klenken, to strike smartly
Coad Celtic Celtic a Wood
Coade Celtic Celtic a Wood
Coake Surname Cook
Coan Hebrew Hebrew Cohen, A bishop or priest
Coate England English Cottage
Coates Locality Locality The side, the shore, coast, border
Coathope Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Cottage-Hope
Coathup Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Cottage-Hope
Coats England English Cottages
Cobb Locality Locality A harbor
Cobbam England English Cobba's Home or Estate
Cobbe British Anglo-Hebrew Little Jacob
Cobbett Surname Little Cobb
Cobbin Surname Little Cobb
Cobbing Surname Little Cobb
Cobbold England English Cuthbald/Cuthbeald = Famous-Bold
Cobbs Surname Cobb's Son
Cobby Surname Little Cobb
Cobden England English Cop Valley or Dell
Cobern Locality Locality high or united hill
Cobham England English Cobba's Home or Estate
Coble England English Cuthbald/Cuthbeald = Famous-Bold
Cobley England English Cobba's Lea
Coborn Locality Locality cock, a hillock, and burn, a brook
Coborne Locality Locality cock, a hillock, and burn, a brook
Coburn Locality Locality cock, a hillock, and burn, a brook
Cochran Celtic Gaelic Coc, manifest, plain, and rinn, a cape or promontory
Cochrane Celtic Celtic coch, red + rhan, a share, division
Cock England English a nickname, or sign-name
Cockayne Surname London; a Cockney
Cockbain Locality Locality cock, a hillock, and burn, a brook
Cockburn Locality Locality cock, a hillock, and burn, a brook
Cocke England English Cock
Cocker England English Boatman
Cockeram England English Cockerham
Cockerham England English Enclosure on the R. Cocker
Cockerton England English Farmstead or Enclosure on the R. Cocker
Cockhead England English a headland frequented by gamebirds
Cockhill England English a hill frequented by game-birds
Cocking England English the Settlement of the Coc/Cocc Family
Cockle England English a hill frequented by game-birds
Cockram England English Enclosure on the R. Cocker
Cockran Celtic Gaelic Coc, manifest, plain, and rinn, a cape or promontory
Cocks Surname Cock's Son
Cocksedge England English Cock's Edge., the hill-side or ridge frequented by game-birds
Cockshaw England English Cock's Wood, a wood where woodcock were plentiful
Cockshoot England English Woodcock Net-Trap
Cockshot England English Woodcock Net-Trap
Cockshott England English Woodcock Net-Trap
Cockshutt England English Woodcock Net-Trap
Cockson Surname Cock's Son
Codd England English Cod, Coda, Codda, a bag
Coddington England English Estate of the Cod/Coda Family
Codlin Surname Little Codd
Codling Surname Little Codd
Codner England English Coda's River - Bank
Codnor England English Coda's River - Bank
Coe Locality Locality Co is an elevation, exalted
Coen Hebrew Hebrew Cohen, A bishop or priest
Coeyman Holland Dutch cow-man
Coffee Celtic Celtic Victorious
Coffey Celtic Celtic Victorious
Coffin Wales Welsh Cyffin, signifies a boundary, a limit, a hill
Cogan Celtic Celtic the Cup- or Bowl-Shaped Valley
Coggan Celtic Celtic the Cup- or Bowl-Shaped Valley
Cogger Latin Anglo-French-Latin Boatman, Sailor
Coggeshall Locality Locality Cog, a small boat, and shoal, a place where the water is shallow, and where fish abound
Coggin France French coquin knave, rascal
Coggins Surname Coggin's Son
Coghill Surname Cockhill, a hill frequented by game-birds
Coghlan Celtic Celtic Priest or Monk
Cogshall England English Cogg's or Cocc's Hall
Cogswell Locality Locality Cog, a small boat, and shoal, a place where the water is shallow, and where fish abound
Cohan Hebrew Hebrew A bishop or priest
Cohen Hebrew Hebrew A bishop or priest
Cohn Hebrew Hebrew Priest
Coish Surname AngloFrench Teutonic coise, chief,master; and coisy, excellent,choice
Coit Locality Locality A wood
Coke Surname Cook
Coker Surname Cocker, boatman
Colbeck Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Cold Brook
Colbern Wales Welsh Colbrin, the hazel-hill
Colbert Teutonic Teutonic Ceolberht/Ceolbeorht ceol, a ship + berht/beorht bright
Colbertson Surname Colbert's Son
Colbourn England English Cold Brook
Colbourne England English Cold Brook
Colbran Teutonic Teutonic col coal black + brand, a firebrand, sword
Colbrand Teutonic Teutonic col coal black + brand, a firebrand, sword
Colbrook England English Cold Brook
Colburn Cornwall Cornish-British The dry well, or the well on the neck of the hill
Colby Locality Locality Col, with or near, the by or town
Colchester Surname Celtic + Anglo-Latin colne-ceaster = Roman City on the Colne ceaster; castra, a camp
Coldicott England English Cold Cot cottage
Coldrey England English cald/ceald, cold + rio, a stream
Coldwell Locality Locality Cold-well, a cold spring
Coldwells Locality Locality Cold-well, a cold spring
Cole Holland Dutch Nicholas
Colebeck Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Colbeck Cold Brook
Colebourn England English Colbourn/Colbourne Cold Brook
Colebourne England English Colbourn/Colbourne Cold Brook
Colebrook England English Colbrook Cold Brook
Coleburn England English Colbourn/Colbourne Cold Brook
Coleby Locality Locality Colby Col, with or near, the by or town
Colegrave England English col coal black + graf, grove
Coleman Surname workman in coals
Coleridge England English Cold Ridge
Coles Surname Cole's Son
Coleson Surname Cole's Son
Coley England English Little Cole
Colfox England English Black Fox
Colgrove England English Colegrave col coal black + graf, grove
Colin France French-German Little Nicolas/Nicholas
Coll Surname Cole Nicholas
Collamore Locality Locality Coulommier, a town in France
Collard France French-German Little Nicolas/Nicholas
Collbran Teutonic Teutonic Colbrand col coal black + brand, a firebrand, sword
Collcutt England English Caldecott Cold Cot cottage
Collen Surname Collin or Colin
Collens Surname Collen's Son
Coller Several languages occupation dealer or workman in coals
Colles Surname Coll's Son
Collet France French-German Little Nicolas/Nicholas
Collett France French-German Little Nicolas/Nicholas
Colley Wales Welsh Coll-lle, the place of hazel
Collie England English Coley Little Cole
Collier Several languages occupation dealer or workman in coals
Dukes Surname Duke's Son
Dukeson Surname Duke's Son
Duley France French Du Lieu, Of The Place
Dullage England English Dulwich Dyla's Meadowland
Dulwich England English Dyla's Meadowland
Duly France French Du Lieu, Of The Place
Duman Surname Du, from, and man, an elevation
Dumas France French The Little Farm or Estate
Dumbell Saxon Anglo-Saxon Dumel or Domel
Dumbelton England English Dumel's Estate
Dumbleton England English Dumel's Estate
Dumfries Celtic Gaelic Dun, a castle, and frith, a deerforest
Dummett France French Dumet
Dumont France French Of The Mount
Dun Celtic Gaelic a hill or rising ground, a fort or castle
Dunbabin Celtic Celtic Bebinn's Hill-Fort
Dunbar Celtic Gaelic the castle, town, or fort on the height or summit
Dunbavin Celtic Celtic Bebinn's Hill-Fort
Dunbebin Celtic Celtic Bebinn's Hill-Fort
Dunbevan Celtic Celtic Bebinn's Hill-Fort
Dunbobin Celtic Celtic Bebinn's Hill-Fort
Duncalf England English dunn, brown + calf/cealf, a calf
Duncalfe England English dunn, brown + calf/cealf, a calf
Duncan Surname Scottish, Gaelic Dun, a fortress, and ceann, head or chief
Duncannon Celtic Celtic Conan's Hill-Fort
Duncanson Surname Duncan's Son
Dunch England English Deaf, Dull
Dunckley England English Duninc's/Dunninc's or Duning's/Dunning's Lea
Duncombie England English dun/dunn, dark brown + cumb cwm, a valley
Duncum England English dun/dunn, dark brown + cumb cwm, a valley
Dundas Surname dun, a hill or fort, and deas, south
Dunderdale Scandinavian Scandinavian Thunder-Valley
Dundonald Celtic Celtic Donald's Hill-Fort
Dunford England English Ford by the Hill
Dungate England English Hill Gate or Opening
Dungray England English Dun-Grey Complexion
Dunham Locality Locality dun, a hill, and ham, a village
Dunhill England English Dun-Grey Complexion
Dunipace Latin Latin Duni-pacis, hills of peace
Dunk Scandinavian English-Scandinavian Fat, Short, Squat
Dunkerley England English Duninc's/Dunninc's or Duning's/Dunning's Lea
Dunkin Celtic Celtic Duncan
Dunkinson Surname Dunkin's Son
Dunkley England English Duninc's/Dunninc's or Duning's/Dunning's Lea
Dunlap Celtic Gaelic Dun, a castle, fort, or hill, and lub, a curvature, a bending of the shore
Dunlevy Celtic Gaelic Dun, a hill, ley, green, and vy, a river or stream
Dunley England English dun, a hill + leah
Dunlop Celtic Gaelic Dun, a castle, fort, or hill, and lub, a curvature, a bending of the shore
Dunman England English Dun or Dunn + man
Dunmo England English dun, a hill, mawan, to mow, and = meadow
Dunmore Celtic Celtic Great Hill-Fort
Dunn Celtic Gaelic a heap, hill, mount
Dunne Celtic Anglo-Celtic Of Dark-Brown Complexion
Dunnett Surname Little Dunn
Dunning Saxon Saxon Dunn, brown, and the termination ing, signified offspring
Dunnington England English Estate of the Dunn/Dunna Family
Dunrobin Surname Celtic French Robin's Hill-Fort
Dunsby Scandinavian Scandinavian Dun's/Dunn's Farmstead or Estate
Dunscombe Celtic Anglo-Celtic Dun's/Dunn's Valley or Dell
Dunsdon England English Dun's/Dunn's Hill
Dunsford England English Dun's/Dunn's Ford
Dunstall England English Dun's/Dunn's Stall
Dunstan Saxon Saxon Dun, a hill, and stan, a stone
Dunster England English Dun's/Dunn's Tor or Tower
Dunston England English Dun's/Dunn's Estate
Dunthorn England English Brown Thorn-Bush
Dunthorne England English Brown Thorn-Bush
Dunton England English Hill Farm or Estate
Dunville France French Donville
Dunwoodie Surname Dinwoodie
Dunwoody Surname Dinwoodie
Duparc France French Of The Park
Dupont France French Of The Bridge
Duppa Locality Locality D'Uphaugh, from the high or upper haw; haugh,a lowlying meadow, a green plot in a valley
Dupree France French Of The Meadow
Duprey France French Of The Meadow
Dupuis France French Of The Well or Pit
Dupuy France French Of The Height
Dur Celtic Gaelic dull, stubborn, obstinate, steady, earnest, persevering
Durance Latin Latin Enduring, Lasting
Durand Latin Anglo-French-Latin Enduring, Lasting
Durands Surname Durand's or Durant's Son
Durandu France French Durandeau, Little Durand
Durant Latin Latin Durandus, enduring, strong, inured to hardships
Durants Surname Durand's or Durant's Son
Duranty Latin Anglo-French-Latin Enduring, Lasting
Durban Locality Locality D'Urbin, a province of Italy
Durbin France French Durban
Durden England English a coppice or thicket of wood in a valley
Durell France French Durel = Hard, Stern, Severe
Durgy Celtic Gaelic Duirche, Dorch, dark, cloudy, hence dark-complexioned
Durham Saxon Saxon Dun and holm, a town in a wood
Durie Celtic Celtic durach or dobharach Watery Land
Durkey Celtic Gaelic Duirche, Dorch, dark, cloudy, hence dark-complexioned
Durkin Celtic Celtic Stupid, Obstinate
Durling Surname Darling
Durman England English duru, a door, gate + mann
Durndell England English dierne, secret, dark and dell or dael
Durnford England English Secret or Private Ford
Durnin Celtic Celtic Stupid, Obstinate
Durning Celtic Celtic Stupid, Obstinate
Durrance Latin Latin Enduring, Lasting
Durrans Latin Latin Enduring, Lasting
Durrant Latin Latin Enduring, Lasting
Durston England English Deor's Estate
Durtnall England English Dryhten's Hall
Durtnell England English Dryhten's Hall
Durward England English Doorkeeper, Gatekeeper, duru, a door, gate + ward/weard
Durwin England English Deorwine = Dear Friend
Dury France French Dur's Estate
Dutch Teutonic Teutonic Holland
Dutfield Surname Dudfield
Duthie Celtic Gaelic duthaich, country
Duthy Celtic Gaelic duthaich, country
Dutton Locality Locality Dut-ton, i. e., Dutch-town
Duttson Saxon Anglo-Saxon Dudd's Son
Duval France French Of The Valley
Duvall France French Of The Valley
Duxbury England English Dokesbury, Dokusbure = probably Docce's Stronghold
Dwelley England English dwelan, to err, to be dull
Dwerryhouse England English Dwarf-House
Dwight Teutonic Teutonic De Wytte or De Witt, Dutch De Wit = The White One
Dwyer Celtic Celtic O'Dwyer
Dwyre Celtic Gaelic Do-ire, a woody place, uncultivated
Dyall France French Deicola the patron-saint of Franche Comte = Worshipper of God
Dyamond Surname Diamond
Dyas Spain Spanish Diago
Dyball Surname Dible/Dibble, Theobald
Dyble Surname Dible/Dibble, Theobald
Dyce Celtic Celtic Dye's Son
Dye Surname Dionysius or Dionysia, from Dennis
Dyer England English Cloth-Colourer deag, a dye
Dyet Surname Little Dye
Dyett Surname Little Dye
Dyke Locality Locality ditch, bank, or entrenchment
Dykeman Surname One who makes dykes or entrenchments
Dykes Surname one who lived near a ditch, bank, or entrenchment
Dykin Surname Little Dye
Dykins Surname Dykin's Son
Dymock Wales Welsh David, the son of Madoc
Dymoke England English Dimoc = the Dim or Dark, or Shady Oak
Dymond Surname Diamond
Dyne France French Dion
Dyot Surname Little Dye
Dyott Surname Little Dye
Dysart Celtic Gaelic Dia, God, and ard, high
Dyson Surname Dye's Son
Dyster England English Cloth-Dyer
Dyus England English Dye-House
Eachan Celtic Celtic Little Horse
Eachen Celtic Celtic Little Horse
Eacott England English Dweller at the Waterside Cotage
Ead England English prosperity, happiness
Eade England English prosperity, happiness
Eades England English son of Ead
Eads England English son of Ead
Eagan Surname Egan
Eager Surname Sharp-set, vehement, earnest
Eagle Surname Anglo-Saxon personal name Aegel
Eaglestone Surname Dweller at the Eagle-Rock
Eagleton Surname Eggleton
Eakin Surname Ekin
Eakins Surname Ekins
Eamer England English Anglo-Saxon personal name Eamer, Eomer, Eomaer
Eames Surname uncle
Eamonson Surname Edmondson
Eardley England English Earda's Lea
Earl England English Nobleman, Chief
Earle England English Nobleman, Chief
Earles England English son of Earl
Earll England English Nobleman, Chief
Earnshaw England English Dweller at the Eagle-Wood
Earp England English Swarthy, Dark
Earsdon England English Eor Hill
Easby Scandinavian English-Scandinavian the East Dwelling
Easey Surname Easy
Easlea Surname Eastley
Easley Surname Eastley
Eason England English Servant, Labourer
East England English Dweller at the East
Eastaff England English descendant of the Anglo-Saxon Eastulf/Eastwulf
Eastburn England English the East Brook
Eastcote Locality Locality East Cotage
Eastcott Surname East Cotage
Easte Surname Dweller at the East
Easteal England English East Slope
Eastel England English East Slope
Easter England English Born at Easter-Tide
Easterbrook England English East Brook
Easterfield England English East Field
Easterling England English One From The East
Eastes England English Son of Easte
Eastgate England English East Gate
Eastham England English the East Enclosure or Land
Easther Surname Easter
Easthope England English East Hope or Hill-Recess
Eastick Surname Eastwick
Eastill England English East Hill
Eastlake England English East Lake
Eastley England English East Lea
Eastling Surname Easterling
Eastman England English Anglo-Saxon Eastmund or Estmund
Eastmead England English East Meadow
Easton England English East Farmstead, Manor, or Village
Eastty Surname Easty
Eastwell England English East Well or Spring
Eastwick England English East Place
Eastwood England English East Wood
Easty England English East Island or Riverside Land
Easun Surname Eason
Easy England English Anglo-Saxon personal name Esi or Esa
Eate England English Anglo-Saxon personal name Eata
Eates Surname Son of Eate
Eaton Saxon Saxon From ea, water, and ton, a town
Eatwell England English Eata's Well or Spring
Eaves Surname Son of Eve
Eayrs Surname Eyres
Ebb Surname Old Teutonic Ebbe, Ebba, Ebbi, Ebbo, Ebo
Ebblewhite Surname for Bebblewhite or Hebblethwaite
Ebbutt Surname Ebbott
Ebden Surname Hebden
Ebdon Surname Hebden
Eberlee Locality Locality Eabar, in the Gaelic, is a marshy place, a place where two or three streams meet
Eberly Germany German From eber, a boar, and ly, like;
Ebert Germany German Eberhard/Eberhardt
Ebner Surname Abner
Ebsworth England English Eb's Estate or Farm
Eccles Surname church
Eddy Saxon Saxon Ed, backwards, and ea, water
Edgar Saxon Saxon Eadigar, happy or blessed; honor
Edgecumbe Locality Locality the manor in Devonshire, England.
Ediker Saxon Saxon From Eadigar, happy
Edmond Saxon Saxon Happy peace
Edward Saxon Saxon Happy keeper
Edwards Saxon Saxon Son of Edward
Egbert Saxon Saxon Always bright, famous
Eggleston Wales Welsh-British From Egles, a church, and tun or dun, a hill
Eiginn Celtic Gaelic Strong-handed
Eisenhauer Germany German iron cutter, miner
Eisenhower Germany German iron cutter, miner
Eldred Saxon Saxon All reverent fear
Elias Hebrew Hebrew Signifies Lord God
Ell Hebrew Hebrew The offering or lifting up
Ellet Surname Little Elias
Elliot Surname son of Elias
Ellis Surname Elias
Elmer Locality Locality Hellan, in the Welsh, signifies the elms
Elphinstone Locality Locality barony of Elphinstone, in Scotland
Elton Surname from the Saxon words ael, an eel, and ton,a town
Elwy Locality Locality A river in Wales
Ely Locality Locality a city in Cambridgeshire, England
Emerson Saxon Saxon Emar, from Ethelmar, noble, and son
Emmet Locality Locality Gaelic, the quick river
Ennes Celtic Celtic-Gaelic An island or peninsula
Ennis Celtic Celtic-Gaelic An island or peninsula
Enos Hebrew Hebrew Fallen man, mortal, sickly
Errick Surname derived from Ehr, German, honor, and rick, rich
Erskine Celtic Gaelic upon the knife
Erwin Wales Welsh Erwyn, very fair, white
Esham Locality Locality town in Worcestershire, England, formerly Eoves-ham
Estley Locality Locality The East field or pasture
Ethelbert Saxon Saxon from Ethel or Adel, noble, and bert, bright, famous
Eton Locality Locality from Aw, water, and twyn, a small hill
Euer Surname A person stationed on the sea-shore, to watch and notify the fishermen of the shoals of fish
Eure Locality Locality the lordship of Eure, in Buckinghamshire, England
Eustace Greek Greek standing firm
Evans Wales Welsh John
Evelyn Locality Locality in the county of Salop, England
Everard Saxon Saxon Well reported, ever honored
Everett Surname Everard
Everly Locality Locality A place in Wiltshire, England
Everts Surname Everard
Ewell Locality Locality A town in England
Eyre Locality Locality district in Scotland
Eytinge