Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Grinder
The surname Grinder is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a grinder or polisher of metal objects. It is derived from the Middle English word "grindere," which means "on......
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Grindle
The surname Grindle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gyrnel," meaning a granary or storehouse. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone wh......
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Grindley
The surname Grindley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "grind" meaning "to grind" and "leah" meaning "a clearing or meadow." T......
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Grindrod
The surname Grindrod is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the Old English words "grind" meaning "to grind" and "rod" meaning "a clearing." Therefo......
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Grindstaff
The surname Grindstaff is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English words "grind" meaning "to grind" and "staf" meaning "staff" or "stick." It is lik......
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Grindy
The surname Grindy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "grindan," meaning "to grind." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a......
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Grinley
The surname Grinley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "gren," meaning green, and "leah," meaning clearing or meadow. Therefore......
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Grinnage
The surname Grinnage is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "grin," meaning "to grin" or "to smile." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a cheerf......
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Grinnell
The surname Grinnell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "grenelle," meaning "green hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hai......
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Grinnen
The surname Grinnen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "grin," meaning "to grin" or "to smile." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a cheerfu......
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