Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Wellwood
The surname Wellwood is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "well" meaning "spring" or "stream" and "wudu" meaning "wood" or "forest." Therefore, the name Wellwood likely or......
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Welly
The surname Welly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "welig," meaning "willow tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a willow tree or in an ar......
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Welman
The surname Welman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Wælmann, meaning "battle man" or "warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally u......
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Welsby
The surname Welsby is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wælfsige," meaning "battle-victory," combined with the suffix "-by," indicating a settlement or village. T......
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Welsh
The surname Welsh is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "welisc" or the Old Norse word "valskr," both meaning "foreign" or "stranger." It was originally used as an et......
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Welsher
The surname Welsher is derived from the Middle English word "welsh," which originally referred to a foreigner or someone from Wales. Over time, the term evolved to become a derogatory term for some......
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Welshons
The surname Welshons is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Willelmus," which is the Latin form of William. The name was introduced to England by the Normans after the......
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Welson
The surname Welson is of English origin and is derived from the given name William, which means "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was o......
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Welstead
The surname Welstead is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wel" meaning "well" and "stede" meaning "place." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Welstead can be interpret......
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Weltch
The surname Weltch is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "welt," meaning a raised border or edge. It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who had a distinctive......
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