Surnames of American Origin

588 surnames found of American origin

Pinuelas
The surname Pinuelas is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "pinuela," which means "pine cone" in Spanish. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify s......
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Pliego
The surname Pliego is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "pliego," which means "fold" or "sheet" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with ......
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Poe
The surname Poe is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pagan" or "Pagen," which itself was a nickname for someone who was considered to be a pagan or non-Christian. Over ......
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Poinsett
The surname Poinsett is of French origin and is derived from the word "poinsette," which means "little pointed." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a pointed or sharp p......
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Poolaw
The surname Poolaw is of Native American origin, specifically from the Kiowa tribe. It is derived from the Kiowa word "pohluh," which means "to shout" or "to holler." The Poolaw surname is associat......
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Poorbear
The surname Poorbear is likely of Native American origin and is derived from a combination of the words "poor" and "bear." It may have been used to describe an individual who was associated with be......
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Porchas
The surname Porchas is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "pórcel," meaning "porcelain" or "china." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or traded......
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Presley
The surname Presley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Preost" or "Prest," meaning "priest," and the suffix "-leah," meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, th......
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Prida
The surname Prida is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "prado," meaning "meadow" or "field" in Spanish. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name eith......
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Printup
The surname Printup is of Native American origin and is derived from the Tuscarora language. It is believed to be a variant of the name "Brant," which means "firebrand" or "flaming torch." The name......
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