Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Dovell
The surname Dovell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Dufel," meaning "devil." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was mischievous or had a devilis......
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Dover
The surname Dover is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "dofor," which means "a dove" or "pigeon." As a surname, Dover could have been a n......
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Dovers
The surname Dovers is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dofor," meaning "diver." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as divers, typicall......
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Doward
The surname Doward is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Dudda" combined with the word "weard," meaning "guardian" or "protector." Therefore, the meaning of the su......
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Dowden
The surname Dowden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Duda" or "Dudda," combined with the patronymic suffix "-en," meaning "son of." Therefore, Dowden signifies......
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Dowdey
The surname Dowdey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dūdīg," meaning "doughty" or "valiant." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was brave or courageous. O......
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Dowding
The surname Dowding is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Dudda" combined with the patronymic suffix "-ing," meaning "son of." Therefore, Dowding is a patronymic s......
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Dowdy
The surname Dowdy is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dowde," meaning "dull" or "stupid." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as slow-witted......
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Dowe
The surname Dowe is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a variant of the surname Dow, which is derived from the Gaelic word "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark." Alternat......
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Dowen
The surname Dowen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Duda" or "Dudda," which means "beloved" or "dear." The addition of the suffix "-en" indicates "son of," mak......
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