Surnames of American Origin

588 surnames found of American origin

Sequera
The surname Sequera is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "sequero," meaning "drying shed" or "drying place." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identi......
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Seuss
The surname Seuss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sūze" or "sūs," meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." It is a nickname surname given to someone who had a sweet or pl......
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Sevier
The surname Sevier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "sevier," meaning "to serve." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worke......
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Shaginaw
The surname Shaginaw is of Native American origin, specifically from the Ojibwe (Chippewa) tribe. It is derived from the Ojibwe word "zhaginaw," which means "muskrat." The name likely originated as......
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Shangreaux
The surname Shangreaux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chagrin," meaning "grief" or "sorrow." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was melancholi......
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Shawnee
The surname Shawnee is derived from the Native American tribe of the same name, also known as the Shawnee people. The name is believed to have originated from the Algonquian word "shawun" meaning "......
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Shuyler
The surname Shuyler is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "schuyler," meaning "shelter" or "protection." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who li......
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Sixkiller
The surname Sixkiller is of Native American origin and is derived from the Cherokee language. It is a descriptive surname that was given to individuals who were known for their prowess in battle or......
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Skenadore
The surname Skenadore is of Native American origin, specifically from the Menominee tribe. It is derived from the Menominee word "skenahtore," which means "one who is a leader" or "one who is a chi......
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Skenandore
The surname Skenandore is of Native American origin, specifically from the Oneida tribe. It is derived from the Oneida word "skenandoa," which means "one who is beyond the hill." The name is associ......
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Surnames of American Origin

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