Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Leicester
The surname Leicester is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "Ligora-ceaster," meaning "Roman town on the River Ligore." It is a locational surname, indicating that the origi......
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Leigh
The surname Leigh is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "leah," which means "clearing" or "meadow." As a surname, Leigh can refer to someone who li......
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Leighow
The surname Leighow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow" and the suffix "-how" meaning "hill" or "mound." Therefore, the surname Leigh......
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Leight
The surname Leight is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leht," meaning "light" or "bright." It is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone with a bright or radi......
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Leighton
The surname Leighton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "leac" meaning "leek" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Th......
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Leighty
The surname Leighty is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Leofteg," meaning "beloved" or "dear" combined with the suffix "-y," indicating "son of." Therefore, the ......
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Leiper
The surname Leiper is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "leapere," meaning "dancer" or "leaper." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for ......
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Leishman
The surname Leishman is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Leofsig", meaning "dear victory". It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to......
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Leister
The surname Leister is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "leister," which refers to a three-pronged spear used for fishing. The name was likely originally occupational, ......
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Leisure
The surname Leisure is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "leisere," meaning "leisure" or "free time." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who enjoyed a leisurel......
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