Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Short
The surname Short is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "schort," meaning "of small stature" or "not tall." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was short......
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Shortell
The surname Shortell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceort," meaning "short," and the suffix "-ell," which was used to denote a diminutive or small size. Therefore, ......
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Shorten
The surname Shorten is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "short," meaning small or of little height. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was short in st......
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Shorter
The surname Shorter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "short," meaning someone of small stature or height. It was originally used as a nickname for a person who was s......
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Shortes
The surname Shortes is likely derived from the Middle English word "short," meaning small in stature or height. It is an occupational surname that may have been given to individuals who were of sho......
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Shortess
The surname Shortess is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "short," meaning small or of low stature. It is a descriptive surname given to someone who was short in height ......
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Shorthair
The surname Shorthair is likely of English origin and is derived from a descriptive nickname for someone with short hair. It may have been given to individuals who had naturally short hair or who w......
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Shorthouse
The surname Shorthouse is of English origin and is derived from a topographic name for someone who lived in a small house or cottage. The name is composed of the Middle English words "short," meani......
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Shortland
The surname Shortland is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "sceort," meaning short, and "land," referring to land or territory. As a surname, Shortland li......
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Shortle
The surname Shortle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shortel," meaning "short" or "small." It is likely a nickname given to someone of short stature or a person wit......
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