Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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

Wachowski
The surname Wachowski is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "wach," meaning "watchman" or "guard." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the ...
Learn more »
Wachs
The surname Wachs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahs," meaning "wax." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with wax, such as...
Learn more »
Wachsler
The surname Wachsler is of German origin and is derived from the word "wachsler," which means "wax worker" or "candle maker" in German. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who ...
Learn more »
Wachsman
The surname Wachsman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "vaksman," meaning "wax maker" or "candle maker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals wh...
Learn more »
Wachsmann
The surname Wachsmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahsman" or "wachsmann," meaning "wax man" or "wax worker." It is an occupational surname that likely referre...
Learn more »
Wachsmuth
The surname Wachsmuth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahsmuot," meaning "vigorous courage" or "strong spirit." It is an occupational surname that likely originate...
Learn more »
Wacht
The surname Wacht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wacht," meaning "watch" or "guard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someon...
Learn more »
Wachtel
The surname Wachtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachtel," meaning "quail." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worked as ...
Learn more »
Wachter
The surname Wachter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachter," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was res...
Learn more »
Wachtler
The surname Wachtler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachtelære," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individu...
Learn more »

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next

Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

Feedback Form