Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Boatman
The surname Boatman is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "bote" meaning boat, and "man" indicating a person. It was originally given to individuals who worked as boatmen,......
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Boatner
The surname Boatner is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bote" meaning "boat" and the occupational suffix "-ner" indicating a person who works with or is associated with b......
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Boatright
The surname Boatright is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bōt," meaning "boat," and "riht," meaning "right" or "just." It is believed to have originated as an occupationa......
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Boatswain
The surname Boatswain is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a ship's officer responsible for the maintenance of the vessel. The term "boatswain" comes from the Middle E......
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Boatwright
The surname Boatwright is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "bote," meaning boat, and "wryhta," meaning builder or maker. Therefore, the su......
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Boaze
The surname Boaze is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bod," meaning "messenger" or "herald." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a loud or boo......
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Bob
The surname Bob is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Robert." It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named R......
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Bobb
The surname Bobb is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Robert. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Robert. Th......
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Bobbett
The surname Bobbett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Bobet," which itself is a diminutive form of the name Robert. The name Robert is of Germanic origin and means "......
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Bobbin
The surname Bobbin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bobin," meaning a small ball or spool of thread. It is likely that the name was originally occupational, referri......
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Surnames of English Origin

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