Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Warring
The surname Warring is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "werrian," meaning to fight or to war. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone ...
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Warrington
The surname Warrington is of English origin and is derived from the place name Warrington in Cheshire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "weard" meaning "watc...
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Warrior
The surname Warrior is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "werreour," meaning a soldier or a warrior. It was likely given to individuals who were involved in military or comb...
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Warrix
The surname Warrix is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name "Warwick." It is derived from the Old English words "wær" meaning "defense" and "wic" meaning "settlement" ...
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Warrner
The surname Warrner is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name "warner," meaning a person who sounded a warning or alarm. It is derived from the Old English word "warnian," which m...
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Warrum
The surname Warrum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wær," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant," and "ham," meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the s...
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Wars
The surname Wars is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wearg" or "warg," meaning "outlaw" or "criminal." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be ...
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Warsame
The surname Warsame is of Somali origin and is derived from the Arabic name "Waris" meaning "heir" or "successor." It is commonly used as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor ...
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Warsaw
The surname Warsaw is of Polish origin and is derived from the name of the capital city of Poland, Warsaw. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from or ha...
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Warsh
The surname Warsh is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "warsha," meaning "to wash." It is a metonymic occupational name given to individuals who were involved in the profession of w...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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