Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Higginbothan
The surname Higginbothan is of English origin and is derived from the personal name "Higgin," a diminutive form of the name "Hick," which itself is a pet form of "Richard." The second element of th......
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Higginbottom
The surname Higginbottom is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "hig" meaning "hay" and "bottom" meaning "valley" or "depression." Therefore, the name Higgi......
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Higginson
The surname Higginson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Higgin, a diminutive form of the name Hugh. The suffix -son indicates "son of," thus making Higginson mean ......
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Higgs
The surname Higgs is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Higge, a diminutive form of the name Hugh. The name Hugh itself comes from the Germanic elements "hug" meaning ......
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High
The surname High is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill or high ground, derived from the Old English word "heah." Al......
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Higham
The surname Higham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "heah" meaning "high" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." It is a locational surname, indicating that the......
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Highbaugh
The surname Highbaugh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "heah" meaning "high" and "boga" meaning "bow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who ......
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Highers
The surname Highers is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hier," meaning "higher" or "taller." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a lofty s......
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Highfield
The surname Highfield is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the words "high" and "field." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near......
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Highfill
The surname Highfill is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "heah" meaning "high" and "fyllan" meaning "to fill." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for......
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