Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Runnells
The surname Runnells is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "runewell," meaning "a spring or well where runes were cast." It is believed to have originally referred to a pers......
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Runnels
The surname Runnels is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "runian," meaning "to whisper" or "to murmur." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wa......
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Runner
The surname Runner is an occupational name derived from the Middle English word "runnere," meaning a messenger or a courier. It was originally given to individuals who worked as runners, delivering......
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Running
The surname Running is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rinning," which means "running" or "fast." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who ......
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Runningbear
The surname Runningbear is of Native American origin and is derived from the combination of two English words. "Running" refers to the act of moving swiftly on foot, while "bear" represents the lar......
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Runnoe
The surname Runnoe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rune," meaning "secret" or "mystery." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was secretive......
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Runyan
The surname Runyan is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hrothmund," meaning "fame-protection," combined with the suffix "-ing," denoting "son of." Over time, the ......
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Runyard
The surname Runyard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rund" meaning "a round" and "geard" meaning "an enclosure or yard." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Runyard ......
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Runyen
The surname Runyen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Rumwald" or "Rumweald," which means "fame-rule" or "fame-power." It is a patronymic surname, indicating th......
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Runyon
The surname Runyon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hruna" or "Hrune," which means "rune" or "secret." The name was likely given to someone who was knowledgea......
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