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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
What does the surname Bastin mean?
The original meaning of the fine French surname of Bastin has been effectively obscured by the changing fortunes and mists of time under which the medieval era's scribes recorded lineages. They ARE known to have held a family seat during ancient times in the west-central province of Poitou.
What is the origin ethnicity of the surname Bolufe?
This rare surname Bolufe is variant of Spanish surname Bolufer. Mostly found in Eastern Spain. This surname Bolufer is also found in France. I do not know the meaning of Bolufer however...
Did cintron surname come from Spain?
No. Actually it came from Puerto Rico. It has unexplained meaning, but it is believed to have come from "cinturon" meaning belt in spanish.
How do you get a list of Bohemian surnames?
Get a Czech telephone directory and look through it. Bear in mind that some Czechs have German names with Czech spelling.
Is Watt a famous Scottish surname?
Deriving originally from the personal name "Walter", with the meaning of "strong warrior", the proud and noble Scottish surname of "Watt" rises victoriously through the erosional sands of time while boldly brandishing the mighty family motto of "By fidelity and confidence!" from Worcestershire, where they had held a family seat from early times. Many Watts have garnered great fame, ever since.
Where did the surname of Drago originate?
The proud Italian surname of Drago was first recorded in Genoa. It means "dragon".
What is the origin of the name Prinsloo?
Dedicated heraldic researchers are convinced that the ancestral home of the proud and distinguished Prinsloo family is in Holland. It is highly probable that the surname was originally carried by a person employed on royal lands, as it carries the meaning of "a forest clearing".
Where did the surname Eshleman originate?
The English surname Eshleman dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is first found in the records of Suffolk, where they'd held a family seat.
Where did the surname Openshaw originate?
The proud and noble English surname of Openshaw derives from the place named Openshaw, near Manchester, which means "a grove of small trees not surrounded by a hedge"- and is first found in the early records of Lancashire, where they had held a family seat as Lords of the Manor in 1559 A.D.
What is the origin of the surname Hakes?
The nickname-type surname of Hakes is alleged to have first been used by a Viking family in Scotland, as a name for a crooked person. A variation of the spelling (Hako) is found in the county of Norfolk, recorded in the Domesday Book.
What is Hugh denis' surname in the bbc sitcom outnumbered?
Brookman. in one of the episodes, sue drops off Jake and his friends and they call her 'mrs Brookman' (and as Pete - hugh denis - is married to sue in outnumberd that must be his surname aswell.)
What country does the surname Quiet come from?
The proud and noble Scottish surname of Quiet originated during the ancient times when the west coast of Scotland and the rocky Hebrides islands were known as the Kingdom of Dal Riata. It is first recorded in Argyllshire.
Where did the surname Stillwell come from?
The proud and noble English surname of Stillwell is found in the early records (1324 A.D.) of Surrey, where they had held a family seat as Lords of the Manor.
Family Motto: "Hold fast!"
What is the origin of the surname Hellon?
The English Hellon family first established their family seat in Devon, at Ashton and Credy-Helion. But the surname is first found in Brittany.
What is the meaning of the surname Sugden?
While the exact meaning seems to have been lost to the withering sands of time, this fine, proud, and noble English surname is first found in Sussex, where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor- some researchers say as far back as the Norman Invasion of 1066 A.D.
Where did surname Nephew originate?
Some people with this name believe that the last name Nephew came from Sweden and was pronounced like Nevew. Later, in America, they started pronouncing it they way we do today.
What is the origin ethnicity of the surname Boren?
The German surname Boren is first found in the region of Westphalia, during the Middle Ages.
Surname How many Perez last name in the US?
Unofficially, there are over 576,000 persons currently living in the US under the surname of Perez.
Can the Spivey surname be Scottish?
First found in the records of Devon, it is quite possible that some of the family may have moved to Scotland.
Is the surname Bird of Jewish origin?
No, this Anglo-Saxon surname is first found in the early records Cheshire, England.
Family motto: "My hope is in the cross!"
Where the last name McIntire come from?
It's originally from Scotland: Mac an t-Saoir (son of the joiner) in Gaelic.
Caesar's family name was Julius. His full name was Gaius Julius Caesar. His given name was Gaius and he was of the Caesar branch of the Julius family.
Oh dear me, no! Scottish and English(!), per the related link listed:
