Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Portrey
The surname Portrey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "portrei," meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who work......
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Ports
The surname Ports is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "port" which means "gateway" or "entrance." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived n......
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Portteus
The surname Portteus is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "portier," meaning "doorkeeper" or "gatekeeper." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held s......
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Portwine
The surname Portwine is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "port" meaning "harbor" or "haven," and the word "wine" referring to the alcoholic beverage. It is believed to hav......
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Portwood
The surname Portwood is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements: "port," meaning a harbor or a gateway, and "wood," referring to a forest or wooded area. Therefore, the ......
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Posey
The surname Posey is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "posey" or "posy," which means a small bunch of flowers or a bouquet. It was originally used as a nickname for som......
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Posh
The surname Posh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "posc" or "posche," meaning a small bag or pouch. It was likely an occupational name given to someone who made or sold......
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Poskitt
The surname Poskitt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "poscet," meaning a small bag or pouch. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who made or carried......
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Posley
The surname Posley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pott", meaning "pot" or "vessel", combined with the suffix "-ley", indicating a clearing or meadow. Theref......
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Poste
The surname Poste is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "post," meaning a messenger or courier. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as ......
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Surnames of English Origin

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