Old English Origin Surnames - Behind the Name
This is a list of surnames in which the origin is Old English. Old English was the West Germanic language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who inhabited ancient England.
English Surnames - Behind the Name
From various English place names, derived from the Old English given name Bacga combined with leah "woodland, clearing". Bailey English From Middle English baili meaning "bailiff" , which comes via Old French from Latin baiulus "porter".
Medieval English Submitted Surnames - Behind the Name
This habitational name is chiefly found in the West Midlands region of England. The origin is certainly Old English pre 7th Century and may be Ancient British i.e. pre Roman 55 A.D. The origins are lost but are believed to develop from "Dubh" meaning "black" and …
The Meaning and History of Surnames - Behind the Name
Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics.
Anglo-Saxon Submitted Surnames - Behind the Name
The placename is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Olde English pre 7th Century personal name "Modred"....
Surnames with 1 Syllable - Behind the Name
From the aristocratic title, which derives from Old English eorl meaning "nobleman, warrior". It was either a nickname for one who acted like an earl, or an occupational name for a person employed by an earl.
Old English Origin Surnames (page 3) - Behind the Name
This is a list of surnames in which the origin is Old English. Old English was the West Germanic language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who inhabited ancient England.
Old Irish Origin Surnames - Behind the Name
This is a list of surnames in which the origin is Old Irish. Old Irish was the form of the Irish language spoken up to the 10th century.
Old High German Origin Surnames - Behind the Name
This is a list of surnames in which the origin is Old High German. Old High German was a West Germanic language spoken in southern Germany.
Old French Origin Surnames - Behind the Name
Derived from Middle English frankelin meaning "freeman". It denoted a landowner of free but not noble birth, from Old French franc meaning "free". Famous bearers include American statesman Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and American singer Aretha Franklin (1942-2018).