Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

Explore a list of 5,390 surnames starting with the letter 'W'

Watier
The surname Watier is of French origin and is derived from the word "water" in English. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with or lived near water, such as a water...
Learn more »
Watje
The surname Watje is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Walter, which means "ruler of the army" or "powerful warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally ...
Learn more »
Watjen
The surname Watjen is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Walter, which means "ruler of the army" or "powerful warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originall...
Learn more »
Watkin
The surname Watkin is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name "Watkin," a diminutive form of the name "Wat" which itself is a short form of "Walter." The name Walter comes from the Old G...
Learn more »
Watkins
The surname Watkins is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name "Watkin," a diminutive form of the name "Wat," which itself is a pet form of the name "Walter." The name "Walter" comes fro...
Learn more »
Watkinson
The surname Watkinson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Watkin, a diminutive form of the name Walter. The name Walter itself comes from the Old Germanic elements "wald,"...
Learn more »
Watkis
The surname Watkis is of English origin and is derived from the given name Walter, which itself comes from the Old Germanic elements "wald" meaning "rule" and "heri" meaning "army." Therefore, the mea...
Learn more »
Watkiss
The surname Watkiss is of English origin and is derived from the personal name Walter, which means "ruler of the army." The addition of the suffix "-kiss" is a diminutive form, indicating "little Walt...
Learn more »
Watko
The surname Watko is of Polish origin and is derived from the given name Wawrzyniec, which is the Polish form of the name Lawrence. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identi...
Learn more »
Watland
The surname Watland is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wæt" meaning "wet" and "land" meaning "land." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of th...
Learn more »

Previous 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 Next

Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

Feedback Form