Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Gofourth
The surname Gofourth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "goforð," meaning "good journey" or "safe passage." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to som......
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Goggleye
The surname Goggleye is of English origin and is believed to be a descriptive nickname. It likely originated from someone with prominent or bulging eyes, as "goggle" refers to the act of staring or......
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Goin
The surname Goin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Gofa, which means "godly" or "good." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to id......
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Goines
The surname Goines is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "goin," meaning "a worker in metal." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as......
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Going
The surname Going is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gang," meaning "to go" or "to walk." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was always on the move or had ......
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Goings
The surname Goings is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "going," which means "a journey" or "a departure." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone ......
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Goins
The surname Goins is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Gwyn, meaning "white" or "fair." It is believed to have originated in the southwestern region of England. Over tim......
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Goit
The surname Goit is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gat," meaning a narrow passage or a watercourse. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived......
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Golby
The surname Golby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Golli" or "Gollir," which means "gold." The addition of the suffix "-by" indicates a settlement or village, s......
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Gold
The surname Gold is of English and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Old English word "gold" or the Yiddish word "gold," both meaning "gold." As a surname, Gold likely originated as a nickname ......
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