Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Gay
The surname Gay is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old French word "gai," meaning "joyful" or "merry," and was likely used as a nickname for a cheerful or li......
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Gayden
The surname Gayden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Gaida" or "Gada," which means "happy" or "fortunate." The suffix "-en" indicates a patronymic form, meanin......
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Gaydon
The surname Gaydon is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the village of Gaydon in Warwickshire, England. The name is composed of the Old English el......
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Gayer
The surname Gayer is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "gai," meaning "gay" or "happy," and may have been a nickname for a cheer......
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Gayfield
The surname Gayfield is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "gāra" meaning "spear" and "feld" meaning "field." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Gayfiel......
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Gayhart
The surname Gayhart is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Gaihard," which combines the elements "gai," meaning "spear," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "strong." Th......
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Gayheart
The surname Gayheart is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gāra" meaning "spear" and "heorte" meaning "heart." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone......
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Gaylard
The surname Gaylard is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "gaillard," meaning "lively" or "cheerful." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was known for their li......
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Gayle
The surname Gayle is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "gail," meaning "cheerful" or "lively," and was likely used as a nickname......
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Gayler
The surname Gayler is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gailere," meaning a jailer or someone who works in a prison. It is an occupational surname that was likely given......
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