Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Proudlock
The surname Proudlock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "prud" meaning "proud" and "loc" meaning "lock of hair." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given ......
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Proudman
The surname Proudman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "proud," meaning "excellent" or "noble." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was c......
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Prough
The surname Prough is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "pruh," meaning "thorny bush." It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who lived near......
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Prouse
The surname Prouse is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "prois" or "prudhomme," meaning "wise" or "prudent." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone w......
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Prout
The surname Prout is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "prūt," meaning "proud" or "haughty," and could have been a nickname given to some......
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Prouty
The surname Prouty is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Prowt" or "Pruht," which means "brave" or "valiant." The suffix "-y" is a diminutive, indicating "son of" ......
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Provard
The surname Provard is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "proverd," meaning "proof" or "evidence." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen a......
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Provens
The surname Provens is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Proven", which itself is a variant of the name "Probyn". The name Probyn is of Welsh origin and is composed ......
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Providence
The surname Providence is derived from the English word "providence," which refers to the protective care or guidance of a higher power or fate. As a surname, Providence likely originated as a nick......
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Provins
The surname Provins is of English origin and is derived from the place name Provence in France. It is believed to have been used to identify individuals who either hailed from Provence or had some ......
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