Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Poolman
The surname Poolman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "polman," which means "a person who worked in or lived near a pool or pond." It is an occupational surname that ......
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Poor
The surname Poor is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "povre," meaning "poor" or "needy." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was poor or had a humble socia......
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Poore
The surname Poore is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a variant of the surname Poor, which was a nickname given to someone who was destitute or lacking in wealth. A......
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Poorman
The surname Poorman is an English occupational name derived from the Middle English word "poreman," meaning a poor man or a pauper. It was likely given to individuals who were impoverished or had a......
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Pooser
The surname Pooser is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pousser," meaning "to push" or "to thrust." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was stro......
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Poovey
The surname Poovey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pofa" or "pufe," meaning "puff" or "blow." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a round or ......
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Pope
The surname Pope is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pope," which was used to refer to a spiritual leader or the bishop of Rome. It is an occupational surname given to......
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Popejoy
The surname Popejoy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Papa" or "Pope," meaning "father" or "pope," and the word "joy," denoting happiness or delight. Therefore......
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Poper
The surname Poper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "poper," which means "beggar" or "pauper." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was poor or destitute,......
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Popham
The surname Popham is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "pop" meaning "pebble" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Ther......
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