Surnames of American Origin

588 surnames found of American origin

Gaitan
The surname Gaitan is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "gaita," which refers to a type of bagpipe. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who played or made bagpi......
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Galavis
The surname Galavis is of Spanish origin and is derived from the personal name Galván, which itself comes from the Germanic name "Galafrid" meaning "powerful spear." The name Galavis is therefore b......
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Gallindo
The surname Gallindo is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "gallina," meaning "hen" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics assoc......
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Galva
The surname Galva is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "galva," which means "helmet" in Spanish. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or wor......
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Galvan
The surname Galvan is of Spanish origin and is derived from the personal name Galván, which itself is a variant of the name Galo. The name Galo is believed to have originated from the Latin word "g......
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Galves
The surname Galves is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "galvez," which means "sparrowhawk" in Spanish. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify t......
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Gamino
The surname Gamino is of Spanish origin and is derived from the personal name "Gamo," which means "fallow deer" in Spanish. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ide......
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Ganzalez
The surname Ganzalez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Gonzalo, which itself comes from the Germanic name Gundisalvus. The name Gonzalo means "battle" or "war" and the surname......
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Garabito
The surname Garabito is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "garabato," which means "scribble" or "scratch" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who ha......
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Gardipee
The surname Gardipee is of Native American origin, specifically from the Blackfeet tribe. It is derived from the Blackfeet word "kátsi-pi," which means "big belly" or "potbelly." The name was likel......
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Surnames of American Origin

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