Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Govier
The surname Govier is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "gouverner," meaning "to govern." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who held a position ......
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Goward
The surname Goward is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Goda" or "Godwine," meaning "good" or "god" respectively, combined with the suffix "-ward," meaning "guard......
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Gowe
The surname Gowe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gōw," meaning "gold." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near a place a......
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Gowell
The surname Gowell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Gofa" or "Goda," meaning "good" or "godly," combined with the suffix "-well," which refers to a spring or ......
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Gower
The surname Gower is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "gara" meaning "triangular piece of land" and "wara" me......
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Gowers
The surname Gowers is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Gofaru," meaning "battle-ready" or "warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originall......
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Gowett
The surname Gowett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Godewot," which itself is a variant of the Old English personal name "Godwudu." The name is composed of the elem......
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Gowing
The surname Gowing is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gawan," meaning "to go" or "to walk." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someon......
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Gowins
The surname Gowins is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gowin," which itself is a variant of the name "Godwin." The name Godwin is composed of the elements "god," meani......
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Gowland
The surname Gowland is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Gudleifr," meaning "God's heir" or "God's descendant." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, incl......
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