Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Peaster
The surname Peaster is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pester," meaning a small enclosure or paddock. It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived......
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Peat
The surname Peat is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "peat," which refers to a type of fuel made from decomposed vegetation found in boggy areas. As a surname, Peat lik......
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Peate
The surname Peate is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pate," a diminutive form of the name Patrick. The name Patrick itself comes from the Latin name Patricius, meanin......
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Peatman
The surname Peatman is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "peat," which refers to a type of fuel made from decomposed vegetation. The name l......
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Peats
The surname Peats is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "peat," which refers to a type of fuel made from decomposed vegetation. As a surname, Peats likely originated as a to......
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Peavey
The surname Peavey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pave," meaning "peacock." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics associated......
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Peavie
The surname Peavie is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pēa" meaning "pea" and the word "fēa" meaning "few." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone wh......
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Peavler
The surname Peavler is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pēofol," meaning "thief" or "robber." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someo......
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Peavley
The surname Peavley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from a place called Peavley, which no longer exists or has been renamed. The meanin......
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Peavy
The surname Peavy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pēofa" which means "thief" or "robber." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someo......
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