Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Whiffen
The surname Whiffen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwifian," meaning "to move quickly" or "to whisk." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who......
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Whilby
The surname Whilby is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Wilby. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilig", meaning "willow tree", and the word "by......
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Whilden
The surname Whilden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wil(d)helm," meaning "will, desire" and "helmet, protection." The name was later combined with the suffix......
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Whildin
The surname Whildin is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the name Wilding. It is derived from the Middle English word "wilding," meaning "wild" or "untamed." The name likely orig......
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While
The surname While is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "whil," meaning "a while" or "a short time." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was k......
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Whiles
The surname Whiles is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Willelmus," which is the Latin form of William. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to id......
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Whiley
The surname Whiley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilig", meaning "willow tree". It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a willow tree o......
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Whillock
The surname Whillock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwiluc," meaning "a small hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lik......
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Whimpey
The surname Whimpey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwimpe," meaning a headdress or cap. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who wore a distinctiv......
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Whims
The surname Whims is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwim," meaning "whim" or "caprice." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered u......
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