Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Pryear
The surname Pryear is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pryere," meaning a "prayer" or "one who prays." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who had ......
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Pryer
The surname Pryer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pryer," which means a person who prays or a religious devotee. It is an occupational surname that was likely give......
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Pryke
The surname Pryke is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pryke," meaning a pointed instrument or a spur. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nicknam......
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Pryne
The surname Pryne is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "prun," meaning "thorn bush." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with thorny bushe......
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Pryor
The surname Pryor is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "prior," which means "superior" or "prior," referring to a person who held a po......
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Prysock
The surname Prysock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pricca" or "Prica," which means "bold" or "brave." The suffix "-sock" is a diminutive, indicating "son of......
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Public
The surname Public is derived from the Middle English word "public" which means "of or pertaining to the people." It is an occupational surname given to individuals who held public offices or posit......
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Publicover
The surname Publicover is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "poble" meaning "people" and the Middle English word "cover" meaning "to cover or protect." Therefore, the meanin......
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Publow
The surname Publow is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "pupel" meaning "people" and "hlaw" meaning "hill." Therefore, the meanin......
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Puck
The surname Puck is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "pouke," meaning a mischievous or playful sprite or goblin. Alternatively,......
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