Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Better
The surname Better is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "betere," meaning "better" or "improved." It likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be......
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Betteridge
The surname Betteridge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Beaduric," meaning "battle ruler" or "powerful in battle." The suffix "-ridge" indicates a topographic......
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Betterley
The surname Betterley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Beorhtweald," which means "bright ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally......
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Betterly
The surname Betterly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "betere," meaning "better" or "improved." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was consi......
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Betters
The surname Betters is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "betere," meaning "better" or "improver." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Betterson
The surname Betterson is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Bett," a short form of the name "Elizabeth." The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," suggesting that the name originally......
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Betterton
The surname Betterton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Beorhtweald," meaning "bright ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally use......
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Bettes
The surname Bettes is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Bette," a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth. The name Elizabeth itself comes from the Hebrew name "Elisheva,......
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Bettie
The surname Bettie is of English origin and is derived from the given name Betty, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth. The name Elizabeth has Hebrew origins and means "my God is......
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Bettilyon
The surname Bettilyon is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bataillon," meaning "battalion" or "military unit." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone w......
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