Surnames of English Origin

28,599 surnames found of English origin

Forkner
The surname Forkner is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "forca," meaning "fork" or "pitchfork." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or ......
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Forks
The surname Forks is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "forca," meaning "fork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or u......
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Forkum
The surname Forkum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "forca," meaning "fork," and "ham," meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." It is a locational surname, indicating that ......
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Forlines
The surname Forlines is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "forland," meaning "the land in front." It is a locational surname typically associated with someone who lived nea......
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Forman
The surname Forman is of English and Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "forman," meaning "foreman" or "supervisor." It was originally an occupational name given to someone......
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Formby
The surname Formby is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old Norse words "forn" meaning "old" and "byr" meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, t......
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Former
The surname Former is an English occupational name derived from the Middle English word "formour," meaning "a molder or shaper of metal." It was originally given to individuals who worked as blacks......
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Fornear
The surname Fornear is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "forn," meaning "ancient" or "old," and the Old English word "eor," meaning "boar." It is believed to have originate......
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Forrest
The surname Forrest is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "forest," meaning a large wooded area. It was originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived near o......
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Forrestall
The surname Forrestall is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "forestall," which means "to obstruct or hinder." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was known ......
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