Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Messenger
The surname Messenger is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "messager," meaning a person who carries or delivers messages. It was originally an occupational name given to......
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Messervy
The surname Messervy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "messire," meaning "my lord." It was originally a title of respect used to address a knight or a nobleman. Over tim......
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Messex
The surname Messex is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Messick. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Mæssa" or "Mæssige," combined with the suffix......
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Meston
The surname Meston is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Meston in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mæst" meaning "mast" (referrin......
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Metal
The surname Metal is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "metel," meaning "metal" or "metalworker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who wor......
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Metcalf
The surname Metcalf is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Methkalfr," meaning "strong as a bear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used ......
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Metcalfe
The surname Metcalfe is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "mæð" meaning "meadow" and the Old English word "celf" meaning "calf." It is a locational surname, indicating that t......
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Meteer
The surname Meteer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mete," meaning "meat," and the occupational suffix "-er," indicating a person who works with or deals in a particul......
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Mether
The surname Mether is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "maeth," meaning "meadow." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked in a......
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Method
The surname Method is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "method," meaning "order" or "system." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was organiz......
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