Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Whaley
The surname Whaley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwælēah," meaning "a clearing where whales are found." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bea......
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Whaling
The surname Whaling is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of "whaler," referring to someone who hunted whales for their oil and other products. The name likely originated as a nic......
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Whall
The surname Whall is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæll" meaning "well" or "spring." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a well or spring, or i......
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Whalley
The surname Whalley is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Lancashire, England. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hwæl" meaning "whale" and "leah" mean......
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Whalon
The surname Whalon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Waelhoh," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who w......
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Wham
The surname Wham is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwamm," meaning a hollow or depression. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name......
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Whanger
The surname Whanger is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwangere," meaning a whip or a thong. It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who made or use......
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Whaples
The surname Whaples is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hwæppa," meaning "a whip." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone wh......
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Wharam
The surname Wharam is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to someone who hailed from a place called Wharam. The exact meaning of Wharam is uncertain, but it is believe......
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Wharff
The surname Wharff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwearf" or "hwearfian," meaning "to turn" or "to wander." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for som......
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