Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Spens
The surname Spens is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "spenn," meaning "torch" or "light." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who carried or used a t......
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Spenser
The surname Spenser is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a dispenser or steward, someone who was responsible for distributing provisions in a large household or monast......
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Spensley
The surname Spensley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Spens", meaning "butler" or "dispenser of provisions". The suffix "-ley" indicates a clearing or meadow,......
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Sperow
The surname Sperow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spere" or "spear," which refers to a weapon used in battle. It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational ......
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Sperring
The surname Sperring is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spere," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who wa......
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Sperry
The surname Sperry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spere," meaning "spear." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who made or used spears. The name ......
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Spice
The surname Spice is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spice," which referred to various aromatic substances used for flavoring food. It is believed to have been a nick......
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Spiceland
The surname Spiceland is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to refer to someone who hailed from a location called Spiceland, which could have been a village or a spe......
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Spicer
The surname Spicer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spicer," which means a seller of spices. It was an occupational name given to individuals who worked as spice me......
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Spicknall
The surname Spicknall is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "spic" meaning "spike" or "pointed" and "halh" meaning "nook" or "recess." It is believed to have originated as ......
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