Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Wetherby
The surname Wetherby is of English origin and is derived from a place name in West Yorkshire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse words "vedr" meaning "ram" and "byr......
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Wetherell
The surname Wetherell is of English origin and has two possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "wetherhla" which means "sheepfold" or "shelter for sheep," indicating that t......
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Wetherholt
The surname Wetherholt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wether" meaning "ram" and "holt" meaning "wood" or "grove." Therefore, the name Wetherholt likely originated a......
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Wetherill
The surname Wetherill is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wetherhyll," which means "sheep hill." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someon......
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Wetherington
The surname Wetherington is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wether," meaning a castrated ram, and the suffix "-ing," indicating a connection or association. Therefore, t......
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Wethern
The surname Wethern is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wetherne," which means "a place where wethers (castrated male sheep) are kept." It is an occupational surname that......
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Wetherwax
The surname Wetherwax is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wether" meaning a castrated ram, and "wæx" meaning to grow or increase. Therefore, the meaning of the surname W......
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Wethey
The surname Wethey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæthig," meaning "wet" or "moist." It is believed to have been a descriptive surname given to someone who lived nea......
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Wethington
The surname Wethington is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the village of Widdington in Essex, England. The name is composed of the Old English e......
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Wethy
The surname Wethy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæthig," meaning "wet" or "moist." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who lived i......
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