Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Pettiford
The surname Pettiford is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "petit" meaning "small" and the Old English word "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crosse......
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Pettigrew
The surname Pettigrew is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "petit" meaning "small" and the Middle English word "grew" meaning "to grow." It is an occupational surname that ......
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Pettijohn
The surname Pettijohn is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Peter," which means "rock" or "stone." The name was combined with the Middle English word "john," meaning "so......
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Pettingell
The surname Pettingell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pettincg," meaning "son of Pettinc," combined with the suffix "-ell," denoting "little" or "son of." I......
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Pettinger
The surname Pettinger is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pettig," which was a diminutive form of "Peter." The suffix "-er" indicates a person who does or works ......
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Pettingill
The surname Pettingill is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Peting," which was a diminutive form of "Peter." The suffix "-gill" is a common element in English sur......
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Pettipiece
The surname Pettipiece is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "petit," meaning small or little, and the word "piece," meaning a part or portion. It is believed to have ori......
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Pettis
The surname Pettis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Petit," meaning "small" or "little." It is a nickname surname, often given to someone of small stature or a pers......
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Pettitt
The surname Pettitt is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "petit," meaning small or little. It was originally a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or had ......
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Pettiway
The surname Pettiway is of African American origin and is believed to have originated from the Gullah Geechee culture in the southeastern United States. It is derived from the African name "Petit,"......
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