Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Pottenger
The surname Pottenger is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a potter, someone who made pottery. The name is derived from the Middle English word "potter," which in turn......
Learn more »
Potter
The surname Potter is an occupational name derived from the Middle English word "pottere," meaning a maker or seller of pottery. It was given to individuals who were involved in the pottery trade, ......
Learn more »
Potterfield
The surname Potterfield is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a potter, someone who makes pottery. The name combines the Middle English word "potter" with the word "field," whi......
Learn more »
Potters
The surname Potters is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "pottere," meaning a maker or seller of pottery. It was originally given to individuals who were involved in the ......
Learn more »
Potterton
The surname Potterton is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name "potter," meaning someone who makes pottery. The suffix "-ton" indicates a place or settlement, suggesting that ......
Learn more »
Pottinger
The surname Pottinger is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a potter, someone who made pottery. It is derived from the Middle English word "potter" which in turn comes ......
Learn more »
Pottle
The surname Pottle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "potel," meaning a small pot or vessel. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who made or sold ......
Learn more »
Potts
The surname Potts is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pot," meaning a cooking vessel or container. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who made......
Learn more »
Potwin
The surname Potwin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pott" or "Pot," which means "pot" or "vessel," and the word "wynn," meaning "joy" or "bliss." Therefore, t......
Learn more »
Poucher
The surname Poucher is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pochier," meaning "to poke" or "to prod." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked......
Learn more »

Previous 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Next

Surnames of English Origin

Feedback Form