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Surnames
Surnames, also known as last names, are passed down from our ancestors, and connect us to our family. In this category, you will find questions about the use of surnames and their meanings.
2,644 Questions
Where does the name Tiegan Murray come from?
The Picts of ancient Scotland first utilized the surname of Murray for persons descended from King Duncan of Scotland- there was a certain MacAngus de Moravia who became the first Earl of Murray. The family line should be most proud to enjoy so many bright spots in the history of Scotland's Clans.
Family motto: "Quite ready!"
What is the family motto for the surname Mountain?
The distinguished French surname Mountain is first found in Languedoc, where they were part of the aristocracy, and held a family seat at Montiver.
What is the origin of the surname Kommers?
Well, first of all, I think we need to trace the name Kommers back to the 1800's. At least, my lineage indicates the family came from Germany around that time. They were Germans but lived a period in Russia territory (Volhynia) with thousands and thousands of German families. After this period they started to come to Americas.
Some histories telling the Kommers were dutch and needed to leave Netherlands in the Protestant Reformation period (because they were protestans) makes sense, but were never proved. I've never found any evidence linking the Germans Kommers to the dutch Kommers. Of course, I'd love to know if somebody already did it.
Where does the name Royce come from?
The masculine given name Royce has origins in the Welsh (meaning: enthusiastic, rush, ardor, warrior, or stream), French (meaning: kingly), and Celtic (meaning: hero) languages. As a feminine given name, it has origins in the Old English and Old German (meaning: kind and famous) languages.
As a family surname, Royce has recorded origins in Kent, England as early as 1156 AD.
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Where does the surname Darnall originate?
The very proud and noble- yet polygenetic- English surname of Darnall, brought forth by the Anglo-Saxon tribes who once ruled all of Britain, is first found in the records of Lincolnshire. They had held a family seat there- some say LONG BEFORE the Norman Invasion of 1066 A.D.
The Old French language word "darnel" seems to be the initial origination, as this was the word for an allegedly intoxicating plant, which persons of this surname were known to have grown at the time.
Where did the Surname Heron originate?
The English surname Heron originates in Normandy, arriving in England with the Norman Conquest of 1066 A.D. It's a nickname-type name, describing a long-legged person or a person of tall stature. It is first found deep within the early records of Northumberland, where they'd held a family seat. They were distinguished by Duke William of Normandy for their valued assistance in the Battle of Hastings, and granted lands.
Where does the surname Randall come from?
The English Randall family held a family seat at Devon in early times.
Family motto: "Nothing out of time!"
Yes, Mazzamuto is Italian in origin meaning "clubbed to muteness".
What clan is the surname Hewitt from?
The proud and noble English surname of Hewitt came to Dorset, England after the Norman Invasion of 1066 A.D. They were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy for their valued aid in the Battle of Hastings, and held a family seat from very early times. In France, they had lived in Huet, near Evreux in Normandy.
Family motto: "Seek nothing beyond your sphere"
Humans are creatures of habit. Give her a little slack and realize it has only been a year. Not a long time to be apart from a person that you committed yourself to in front of god and planned a life with. I wouldn't say that it should continue forever or happen often. Approach the issue and let her know that is makes you uncomfortable.
Is 'Rojas' an Italian last name?
No, Rojas is not an Italian last name. The surname instead traces its origins back to the Spanish language, with the English translation "reds." The pronunciation of the feminine plural adjective will be "RO-khas" in Spanish.
What is the surname for a metalworker?
Early designations of surnames were often based upon occupations such as the local "blacksmith". This was often shortened to "Smithy", "Smithe", "Smyth", Smythe", and others.
In today's world, the closest metalworker to my house is legally surnamed "Johnson", but he has been nicknamed "Steel" for so long that his given, personal name is long forgotten. Therefore, he is locally known as "Steel Johnson".
Where does the surname Locke come from?
First found in the early records of Peeblesshire, the proud and noble Scottish surname of Locke held a family seat.
Family motto: "By assiduity, not by sloth!"
Yes it is originally from Ireland. The people who had the name did jobs like working in the seas, fishing, etc...
The surname Walsh is first found in the records of the Counties of Kilkenny, Leix, and Waterford, in Ireland, where they'd held family seat since 1170.
There are also Scottish records in Roxburghshiredating back to 1376.
The Irish and Scottish family mottosdiffer...
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Where did the surname Hawkins originate?
The proud and noble English surname of Hawkins, dating back through the mists of time to 1204 A.D. Kent, where it's meaning was "place frequented by hawks" or "place of a man called Hafoc". It has also come to be a nickname for the given name "Henry" or "Harry".
Family motto: "Always ready!"
What nationality is the name Bowden?
This surname is first found as "Bodin"in Normandy. However, in recognition of their very distinguished services to one Duke William of Normandy in a little skirmish known as the Battle of Hastings (1066), they were granted lands and held family seat in Cheshire. Some branched out to hold lands in the Middle Ages in the area that became Roxburghshire, Scotland.
The proud and noble masculine given name Bowden has become distinguished throughout history, carrying the meaning of "the son of Owen" (Celtic) and (Irish)"yellow-haired, blond".
What nationality is the last name Austin?
First found amidst the ancient records of Bedfordshire in southeast-central England, the proud and noble English surname of Austin derives from the given name Austin, a familiarized form of the Latin given name Augustus, which means "majestic". The Scottish branch of the family boldly carries the motto "The cross is our crown!".
What does the surname McAfee mean?
The ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalraida gave rise to the proud, nickname-type surname of McAfee to designate a person who was dark-featured and peaceful. Family motto: "For the King!"
Where does the last name Meggs come from?
First found in Oxfordshire, England, where they'd held a family seat!
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