Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Mellerson
The surname Mellerson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Meller," which is a variant of "Miller," meaning a person who operated a mill. The suffix "-son" indicates "s......
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Mellin
The surname Mellin is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Mel", a short form of the name "Melvin". The name "Melvin" itself is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to ......
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Melling
The surname Melling is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mæl" meaning "cross" or "boundary" and the suffix "-ing" indicating "people of" or "descendants of." Therefore, th......
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Mellish
The surname Mellish is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mel," meaning "mild" or "gentle," combined with the suffix "-ish," indicating "belonging to" or "resembling." As a......
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Mellor
The surname Mellor is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is a locational surname derived from the Old English words "mel" meaning "sandbank" a......
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Mellors
The surname Mellors is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "mellier," meaning "to mix or meddle." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a mille......
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Mellow
The surname Mellow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "melewe," meaning "soft" or "gentle." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone w......
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Mells
The surname Mells is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mæl," meaning "crossroads" or "meeting place." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived......
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Melly
The surname Melly is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Melis" or "Mellys," which itself is a variant of the name "Miles." The name "Miles" comes from the Latin word "mi......
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Melody
The surname Melody is derived from the English word "melody," which refers to a sequence of musical notes that create a pleasing and harmonious sound. As a surname, Melody likely originated as a ni......
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