Many ancestors were named for an area where they lived or some topographical feature. Or what they did for a living.
Its Irish my last name is caldwell :)
the surname Hill originated from Scotland and England. but i think if you spell it like 'hill' then the most likely origin is English, i have proof!
where does the name Vorachack come from
davila
Italy
Ireland
Pendleton, England or Pendle Hill, England in Lancaster, England.
The last name "Bracamontes" is of Spanish origin. It is derived from the place name "Braga," which refers to the city in northwest Portugal, and "Monte," meaning hill or mountain. Therefore, "Bracamontes" translates to "hill of Braga" or "mountain of Braga."
The last name Cerritos comes from Spanish. The Spanish word 'cerro' means hill or mountain in the English language. 'Cerrito' is the diminutive version of 'cerro'.
The last name Puig is of Catalan origin, commonly found in Catalonia, Spain. It is derived from the word "puig," which means hill or small mountain in Catalan.
Definition: One who came from Vargas. Vargas means steep hill. It's of Spanish origin.
England .
hill
Where does my last name Pinto come from?
Where does the last name Hernandez come from
Jewish.
my last name is otero n jus found out it means isolated hill ! so mi hole name means holly garden/isolated hill!?