Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Went
The surname Went is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "went," meaning a path or a way. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a path or a road. The nam......
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Wentworth
The surname Wentworth is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "went" meaning "pale" or "white" and "worth" meaning "enclo......
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Werden
The surname Werden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "werd" or "weard," meaning "guardian" or "watchman." It was likely originally used as an occupational name for someo......
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Were
The surname Were is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wer," meaning "man" or "person." It was often used as a distinguishing name to denote a male individual, particularly......
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Werrell
The surname Werrell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wærhild", which means "defender of the people". It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was origin......
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Werren
The surname Werren is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "werian," meaning "to defend" or "to protect." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the county of D......
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Werring
The surname Werring is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "werring," which means "warrior" or "fighter." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who dis......
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Werry
The surname Werry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wigheard," which means "war-hardy" or "brave in battle." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings......
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Wesberry
The surname Wesberry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wesbeorn," meaning "west bear." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed bear-......
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Wesbrook
The surname Wesbrook is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "west" meaning "west" and "broc" meaning "brook" or "stream." It is a locational surname, indicating that the ori......
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