Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Purter
The surname Purter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "portour," meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper." It was an occupational name given to someone who worked as a gatekee......
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Purtle
The surname Purtle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pyttel," meaning a small pit or hollow. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a......
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Purtlebaugh
The surname Purtlebaugh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Purtel" or "Purtil," which was a nickname for someone who was considered brave or strong. The suffix ......
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Purves
The surname Purves is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "purf," meaning "a small enclosed space." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or w......
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Purvey
The surname Purvey is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "purvei," meaning "to provide" or "to make provision." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who wo......
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Purvine
The surname Purvine is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pur," meaning "pure," and the word "wine," meaning "friend" or "lover." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Purv......
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Purvines
The surname Purvines is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "purvin," meaning "purple." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a purple complexion or so......
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Puryear
The surname Puryear is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pur(e)geat," meaning "pure gate." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who lived near ......
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Pusey
The surname Pusey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "puseig" or "puseg," meaning "pea island" or "island where peas are grown." It is a locational surname, typically ass......
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Push
The surname Push is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pusch" or "pusche," meaning a small hill or mound. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on ......
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