Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Wreford
The surname Wreford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wrae," meaning "wandering" or "straying," and "ford," meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed......
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Wren
The surname Wren is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wrenna," meaning a small bird known as the wren. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resemble......
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Wrench
The surname Wrench is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wrench," meaning a tool used for twisting or turning. It is believed to have been an occupational surname for so......
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Wrencher
The surname Wrencher is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a wrencher, which referred to a person who operated a winch or a machine used for hoisting or pulling heavy objects. ......
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Wrenfrow
The surname Wrenfrow is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name Wrenthorpe, which is a village in West Yorkshire, England. The name is composed of t......
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Wrenn
The surname Wrenn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wrenna," meaning "wren," which is a small bird known for its lively and energetic nature. As a surname, Wrenn likely......
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Wressell
The surname Wressell is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "wrae," meaning a nook or corner, and "sell," meaning a dwelling or hou......
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Wrestler
The surname Wrestler is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "wrestlen," meaning to wrestle or struggle. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was i......
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Wreyford
The surname Wreyford is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the Old English words "wraege" meaning "wraith" or "ghost" and "ford" meaning "a shallow......
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Wrice
The surname Wrice is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wris," meaning "twist" or "turn." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a twisted or crook......
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