Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Swinson
The surname Swinson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Swain, meaning "young man" or "servant." The suffix -son indicates "son of," thus Swinson refers to "son o......
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Swint
The surname Swint is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swin," meaning "swine" or "pig." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either worked wit......
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Swinton
The surname Swinton is of English origin and is derived from a place name in the county of Yorkshire. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "swin" meaning pig and "tun"......
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Swinyer
The surname Swinyer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swin," meaning pig, and the suffix "-yer," indicating a person who works with or is associated with something. The......
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Swire
The surname Swire is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sveinn," meaning "boy" or "servant." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was young or had a youthful appe......
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Swires
The surname Swires is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sveinn, meaning "boy" or "servant." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ide......
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Swisher
The surname Swisher is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swisc," meaning "to make a hissing sound" or "to rustle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational n......
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Swiston
The surname Swiston is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Swiðhun, which means "strong bear cub." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used......
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Switch
The surname Switch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swic," meaning "to exchange" or "to change." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was kn......
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Swithenbank
The surname Swithenbank is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "swīþ" meaning "strong" or "mighty," and "bank" referring to a riverbank or slope. Therefore, the meaning of t......
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