Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Jestes
The surname Jestes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "geste," meaning "a tale or story." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for......
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Jestice
The surname Jestice is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "justise," meaning "justice." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who......
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Jestis
The surname Jestis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Jest", which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Justin". The name Justin is derived from the Latin name "J......
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Jeswald
The surname Jeswald is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Gisilwald," which combines the elements "gisil," meaning "pledge" or "hostage," and "wald," meaning "rule......
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Jetmore
The surname Jetmore is of English origin and is believed to be a locational name derived from the place called "Jetmore" or "Jedburgh" in Scotland. The name is composed of the Old English elements ......
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Jetson
The surname Jetson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Jett, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Judd. The name Judd is derived from the Old English word "......
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Jett
The surname Jett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "jet," meaning "black" or "dark." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. The......
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Jew
The surname Jew is derived from the Middle English word "Jewe," which was used to refer to a person of the Jewish faith. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were either ......
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Jewel
The surname Jewel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "juel" or "jewel," which referred to a precious stone or gem. As a surname, Jewel likely originated as a nickname ......
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Jewell
The surname Jewell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "jewel," meaning a precious stone or gem. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered pre......
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