Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Whisenhunt
The surname Whisenhunt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wigheard," meaning "war-hardy" or "brave in battle," combined with the word "hunt," which refers to a ......
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Whisenton
The surname Whisenton is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Whittington. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Hwita," meaning "white," and the word ......
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Whisker
The surname Whisker is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwisc," meaning "a whisk" or "a wisp of hair." It was likely a nickname given to someone with prominent or distinc......
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Whisler
The surname Whisler is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwisc," meaning "to whiz" or "to hiss." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made a ......
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Whisman
The surname Whisman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wighelm," meaning "battle helmet." The name was later combined with the Old English word "mann," meaning ......
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Whisnant
The surname Whisnant is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hwita," meaning "white," and the word "hnutu," meaning "nut." Therefore, the surname Whisnant is believe......
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Whisner
The surname Whisner is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white," and the word "snaer," meaning "snow." Therefore, the surname Whisner is tho......
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Whisonant
The surname Whisonant is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hwita," meaning "white," and the word "nædd," meaning "adder" or "snake." Therefore, the name Whisonant......
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Whispell
The surname Whispell is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hwispel," meaning "whistle" or "pipe." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone ......
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Whistle
The surname Whistle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "whistel," meaning a whistle or a flute. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone wh......
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