Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Powlison
The surname Powlison is of English origin and is derived from the personal name Paul, which itself comes from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The addition of the suffix "-son" i......
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Pownall
The surname Pownall is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pagan" or "Pawa" combined with the word "halh," meaning "nook" or "recess." Therefore, the meaning of the......
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Pownell
The surname Pownell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pagan," which was a nickname for someone who was not a Christian. Over time, the name evolved to Pownell and be......
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Powner
The surname Powner is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "powne," meaning a pawn or pledge. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who work......
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Powser
The surname Powser is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pousser," meaning "to push." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a pusher......
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Poxon
The surname Poxon is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Pock", a diminutive form of "Peter". The suffix "-son" indicates "son of", thus making Poxon mean "son of Pock......
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Poyfair
The surname Poyfair is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poivre," meaning "pepper." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either grew or sold pepper o......
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Poyner
The surname Poyner is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of pots or pans. It is derived from the Middle English word "poyner," which means "pan" or "p......
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Poynor
The surname Poynor is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poignard," meaning "dagger." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was skilled in handling a d......
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Poynter
The surname Poynter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pointour," meaning a maker of points or laces. It was an occupational name given to someone who made or sold po......
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