Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Priestly
The surname Priestly is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a priest. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person who held......
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Priestman
The surname Priestman is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "prest," meaning "priest," and the word "man," denoting a servant or worker. The......
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Prigg
The surname Prigg is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pricge," meaning a trick or a prank. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was mischievous......
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Prigmore
The surname Prigmore is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English words "pric" meaning "point" or "prick" and "mor" meaning "marsh" or "fen." Therefore, the name Prigmore......
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Prim
The surname Prim is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a variant of the surname Prime, derived from the Middle English word "pryme," meaning "first" or "best." Altern......
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Prime
The surname Prime is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Middle English word "pryme," meaning "first" or "chief," indicating someone who held a prominent or impo......
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Primer
The surname Primer is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "prymer," which referred to a book of religious instruction or a prayer book. As a surn......
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Primes
The surname Primes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "primes," meaning "first" or "chief." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who held a prominent ......
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Primm
The surname Primm is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "prim," meaning "fine" or "excellent." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was con......
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Primmer
The surname Primmer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "prima," meaning "first" or "chief." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who held a p......
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