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  Names help distinguish one individual from another and in history names were created based on a person's relationship with another, their trade, where they lived, their appearance, etc.. Here we provide a list with the most common names in history.

Your name Origin List, F-L

Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor's father.
Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated.
Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor.
Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits.
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FABER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Smith" (Latin).

FABIAN (British, French). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. From a Roman family name derived from the Latin word for "bean"; often through St. Fabian.

FAHERTY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Faghartaigh".

FAIRBANKS (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Lovely hillside" (Old English and Old Norse).

FAIRBROTHER (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Brother of Fair/Handsome."

FAIRCHILD (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Pretty/handsome child."

FAIRCLOTH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Pretty ravine".

FANE (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Glad, eager."

FARLEY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "A clearing with ferns," name of places in England.

FARMER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Tax-collector, bailiff" (Old French).

FARR (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Bull" (Old English).

FARRAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Fhuathmharain".

FARRAR (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. From Ferrier (Old French), "horseshoer and iron worker".

FARRELLY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Fearceallaighe".

FARTHING (British). ). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Farthing," for amount of rent payment or a ). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. meaning "foreign traveller" (Old Norse).

FEATHERSTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Four stone, three uprights and a capstone".

FEENY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Feinneadha".

FELIX (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Happy, lucky" (Latin).

FELT (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Pasture, open country".

FELTNER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Maker of felt."

FELTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Place in a field," places in England.

FERGUS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Man choice" (Irish and Scots Gaelic).

FERRIS (French). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Smith" (French, from Latin).

FERRITER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "One who searches for rabbits, etc, with a ferret" or Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "one who rummages closely."

FICKETT (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Finch".

FIELDING (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Field-dweller."

FINAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Fionain".

FINCH (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Finch," as in "to swindle a simpleton".

FINDLEY (British). Form of Finlay.

FINKEL (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Finch" (German).

FINKENHOFER (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Finken=finch, carefree person" (Germanic).

FINKLEY. Form of Finkel.

FINLAY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Fair hero" (Scots Gaelic).

FINN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of White" (Irish); or, "the Finn" (Old Norse).

FINNEGAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of Fairheaded" (Irish).

FINNEGAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Fionnaghain".

FINNERAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Finntigheam".

FISCHER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Fisherman".

FISHBOURNE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Fish stream," name of places in England.

FISHMAN (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Fisherman."

FITTA (Portuguese). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor.Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Ribbon" for ribbon-maker or ribbon in hair.

FITZGERALD (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "(Illegitimate?) son of Gerald."

FITZJOHN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "(Illegitimate?) son of John."

FITZROY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Illegitimate son of the King" (Old French). Note that illegitimacy is assured in this case.

FLAHERTY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of Bright Ruler" (Irish).

FLANAGAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of Ruddy" (Irish).

FLANDERS (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Flanders (=submerged land), Netherlands" (Old French).

FLANNAGAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MagFlannagain".

FLANNELLY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Flannghaile".

FLANNERY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Flannabhra".

FLATTERY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Flaithri".

FLEISCHER (German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Butcher" (Germanic).

FLEMING (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Of Flanders (=submerged land), Netherlands" (Old French).

FLESHER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Butcher."

FLETCHER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Arrow-maker, arrow-seller" (Old French).

FLOOD (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Stream/gutter."

FLOWER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Arrow-maker" or, "maker of flour"; or, Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "flower" meaning delicate, smooth, fragrant.

FLOYD (British). Form of Lloyd.

FLYNN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of Ruddy" (Irish).

FLYNN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Floinn".

FOLDS (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Fold, pen".

FOLEY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Fodhladha".

FOLK (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Folk, people" (Germanic)

FOLLET (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Little fool" (Old French).

FOLTZ (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "People + famous" (Germanic).

FOODY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Fhnadha".

FOOTE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacCosby".

FORBES (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacFirbis".

FORBES (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Field, district" (Scots Gaelic), place in Scotland.

FORSYTH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. From Fothir (Gaelic), "woodland dweller".

FOSTER (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Foster-child/foster-parent"; or Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "forester", or "shearer/scissors maker" (from Old French forceter).

FOWLER (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Fualairg".

FOWLER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Bird catcher."

FOX (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Fox hunter".

FRAMPTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Place on the river Frome" (Old Welsh, Old English).

FRANCIS (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "A Frank or a Frenchman".

FRANCOM (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Free man".

FRANKLIN (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Free citizen, gentleman" (Old French).

FREEH (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Early riser" (Germanic).

FREELOVE (British). ). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Peace survivor."

FREEMAN (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Freeborn man."

FRENCH (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Fraechain".

FRESTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Place of the Frisian immigrants," place in England.

FRISBY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. Old Norse version of Freston.

FROST (British). (N) "White-haired, white-bearded," or "cold personality."

FRY (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Freeborn" or "Noble, generous".

FULCHER (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "People + army" (Germanic).

FULLER (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Fualairg".

FULLER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Cloth compacter," (Latin).

FUTTER (German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Feeder of cattle (futterer)" (German).

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GABRIEL (Universal). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "God is a strong man" (Hebrew); Archangel.

GADE (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Sting" (Old Norse); or "Goat" (Old English).

GAGE (French). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. From Gage, "a pledge (referring to a man who had pledged himself as a substitute for another in combat or judicial matters)".

GAIN (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Trickery" (Old French).

GALBRAITH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Stranger Briton, Welshman who settles among the Scots Gaels".

GALE (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Merry, wanton, licentious"; or, "gaol (=jail)" (Old French, Norman); or, "gay, jolly" (Old French).

GALLAGHER (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of Foreign Help" (Irish).

GALLIGAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gealigain".

GAMBLE (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Old" (Old Norse).

GANLY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacAnluain".

GANNON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MagFhionnain".

GANT (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Ghent, the Belgian city" or ). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "gaunt, lean, haggard".

GAPEN (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Someone whose mouth is always open".

GARDNER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Gardener" (Old French).

GARLAND (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. From Gaer-land, "spearman's property".

GARNER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Granary-keeper"; or, shortened form of GARDNER.

GARNETT (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Hinge or pomegranate".

GARREN (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Someone with a mustache".

GARRETT (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of Gerald.

GARRISON (British, Dutch). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Garrett", or Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "from the garrison."

GARRITY (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Member of the assembly" - derived from 'Mag Oirachtaigh' (Irish).

GARRY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of Gerald.

GARTH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Enclosure, garden, paddock" (Old Norse).

GARVEY (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Rough, cruel and ill fortune" (Irish).

GATELY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gathlaoich".

GATES (British). ). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Gates."

GAUGHAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gaibhtheachain".

GAUSE (German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Goose-hunter" (Germanic).

GAVINS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Hawk of the plain" (Scottish).

GAY (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Gay, cheerful."

GAYER (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Vulture" (Germanic).

GAYNOR (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacFinnbhair".

GEARAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gearadhain".

GEE (British). Possibly Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. from the French names Guy or Gui; or, a possible form of McGee.

GEHAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gaoithin".

GEOFFREY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. First element may mean "district" or "traveller"; second element "peace" (Franco-Germanic).

GEORGE (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Farmer" (Greek), often through the patron saint of England.

GEORGESON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Son of a farmer".

GERALD (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Spear ruler" (Germanic).

GERDES (German, Scandinavian). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Gerd."

GERMAN (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "German." The term 'German' is a Celtic word meaning either "neighbour" or "battle-cry."

GETTINS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gaoithin".

GIBB (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of Gilbert.

GIBBONS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Gilbert (=pledge/hostage bright)".

GIBSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gaoithin".

GIDDY (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Insane, crazy".

GILBERT (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Pledge/hostage bright" (Germanic).

GILBOY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGilli-Bhuidh".

GILBOY (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Servant boy."

GILDUFF (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGiolla-Duibh".

GILFIN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGillifin".

GILFOYLE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGiollaPhoil".

GILL (Belgian, British, French). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Servant, devotee" (Scots Gaelic and Old Norse).

GILL (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGiolla".

GILLAM (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. British re-spelling of the French name Guilluame.

GILLESPIE (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Bishop's servant".

GILLETT (British). Diminuitive of Gilbert.

GILLIAM (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Will/resolve helmet".

GILLILAND (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Lived by a deep ravine".

GILLILAND (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Servant".

GILLMAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "William" or "Guillotine" (Old French).

GILLMOR (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGilimir".

GILLOCK (British). Form of Kellock.

GILLOTTI (Spanish). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Gil=shield bearer or protected one".

GILROY (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Servant of the red-haired lad" (Irish and Scots Gaelic).

GILSON (Belgian, British, French). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Gill."

GINGER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Ginger," a seller of ginger.

GLADWIN (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "King's friend."

GLENNON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gloinin".

GLIDDEN (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Bright valley."

GLIDDON (British). Form of Glidden.

GLOSSIP (French). Derived from Old French "glose (=gossip)."

GO(U)LDING (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacUlahairg".

GODBEAR (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "God be here," for use of this expression.

GODERICH (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacUlahairg".

GODWIN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGuiggan".

GOERTZEN (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Spear + strong" (Germanic).

GOFF (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Red headed" (Welsh).

GOFF (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Smith" (Old Welsh, Breton, Irish).

GOHDES (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "God + peace" (Germanic).

GOLD (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Fair-haired", or "rich."

GOLDTHORPE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Of gold(en) village."

GONZALES (Spanish). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of the young warrior" (Spanish).

GOOCH (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Red, ruddy" (Welsh).

GOOCH (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Good price, bargain".

GOODMAN (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Master of the house, landowner".

GOODSON (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Dutiful son".

GOODWIN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gadain".

GOOK (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Cuckoo" (Old Norse), perhaps for promiscuity.

GORDON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Pasture land" or "great hill" (Scots Gaelic).

GORE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Triangular plot of land," places in England.

GORMAN (British). ). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. For O Gorman - "descendant of Blue" (Irish).

GORMAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gormog".

GOUGH (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Cuaghain".

GOULD (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. Commoner form of Gold.

GOVER (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Go fairly" (Middle English).

GRACE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Grey".

GRAHAM (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Creachain".

GRAHAM (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Homestead of Granta" or "Gravelly homestead."

GRANTHAM (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Grant=uncertain; ham=homestead".

GRAVES (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Steward, manager of property".

GRAY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGilli-Riabhaig".

GRAYDEN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MagRodain".

GREEN(E) (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacUaithnin".

GREEN(E) (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Village green"; or Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "immature, inexperienced."

GREENER (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Village green".

GREENHAM (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Green farm."

GREENWALT (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Green wood" (German).

GREER (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Gregory" (Scottish).

GREGORY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Watchful" (Greek), name of three saints.

GREGSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of (diminuitive) Gregory."

GREINER (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Lazy side of the mountain" or "the greener side of the mountain" (Germanic).

GRIER (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Gregory" (Scottish).

GRIFFIN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of Griffith.

GRIFFIN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Griobbtha".

GRIFFITH (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. From Middle Welsh Gruffudd; udd means lord.

GRIM (British, German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. From Grimm, "fierce one"; or grimmr (Old Norse), "helmeted one".

GRIMBALD (German). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Fierce bold" (Germanic), often after St. Grimbald.

GRIMLEY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Goirmghiallaigh".

GRIMMETT (German). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Corrupted form, possibly French diminuitive, of Grimbald meaning "fierce in war" (Germanic).

GRINHAM (British). Form of Greenham.

GROOM (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Servant, attendant, farm-worker" (Middle English).

GROOMS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Groom."

GRUBB (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. From Grob (Germanic), "rough one".

GRUBBS (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hollow pit, mountain cove" (Germanic).

GRUNDMANIS (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Valley dweller" (German).

GUEST (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Guest, stranger, traveller" (Old Norse).

GUNDERSON (Norwegian). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Gunder (=battle army)" (Germanic).

GUNN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "War, battle" (Old Norse); or, form of the Norse name "Gunnhildr (=battle battle)."

GUNNING (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Conaing".

GUNTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Gunn's place."

GUTHRIE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. From Gaothaire (Gaelic), "from the city of Guthrie ("windy place"), Scotland".

GUTHRIE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Lahiff".

GWINN (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "White-haired/white-faced," Welsh. Common in Ireland.

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HAACK (German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Rake-maker, rake-seller" (Germanic); or, Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "man of the exalted race" (Old Norse).

HACKER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Woodcutter, maker of hacks/hoes/mattocks/picks/bills" (Middle English, Germanic).

HADDON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Heathery hill".

HADLEY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Heathery clearing," places in England.

HAGEN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Decendant of Young Hugh" (Irish).

HAGER (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Dweller in an enclosure" (Germanic).

HAHNE (German). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Derived from "Johannes".

HAILEY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hay clearing," places in England.

HAIN (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Fences".

HAKES (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Hook or crook".

HALE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "(at) the Haugh (=nook, retreat)"; name of places in England.

HALIFAX (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Holy (ie. church-owned) flax(field)."

HALL (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hall, manor-house"; or, "boulder, slope" (Old Norse).

HALLETT (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Noble hand" (German).

HALLEY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Ailche".

HALLIDAY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Birth/baptism on a holy day, or a religious festival" (Scottish).

HALSTEAD (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Stronghold site."

HALTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Place in a haugh (=nook, retreat)"; name of places in England.

HAMILL (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Aghmaill".

HAMILTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. Name of places in England, derived from "maimed, cut off" and "hill, place, farm" (Old English).

HAMLET (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of "Haim."

HAMM (British;German; Dutch). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. From Hamm (Germanic), "well-dressed one".

HAMMAN (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Well-dressed one" (German).

HAMPTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Homestead farm."

HAMRAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Uathmharain".

HANAUER (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Cock + low lying land, island" (German).

HANCOCK (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Jest on John, Henry or Randolph".

HAND (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacLave".

HANDLEY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "At the high wood clearing".

HANLEY (British). ). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "At the high clearing."

HANLEY (British). Form of Handley.

HANNAH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Island full of wild cocks."

HANSEN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Hans".

HANSFORD (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Ford where there were cocks".

HANSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Hann," or "son of Hand (=assistant in any of a wide variety of enterprises)." Or may be a form of Hansson.

HANSSON (Scandinavian). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Hans" (short for Johannes).

HARAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Arain".

HARDEN (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Grey-stone/hare valley."

HARDING (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Brave man, warrior, hero."

HARLACHER (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Men of long stone" (German).

HARLAND (British). ). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Land infested with hares."

HARLEY (British). ). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hare clearing."

HARLEY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Hurley".

HARMON (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Army man, warrior" (Old French from Germanic).

HARPER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Harp maker, harp player."

HARRIMAN (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Servant of Harry."

HARRINGTON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Heraghty".

HARRIS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Harry."

HARRIS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Harry".

HARRISON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Harry."

HART (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Hart, stag."

HARTCLIFF (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Cliff with stags."

HARTLEY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Clearing/wood with stags."

HARTZELL (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Stag" (Germanic).

HARVEY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Battle/carnage worthy" (Breton).

HASS (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Hare" (German).

HASSETT (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Brave person" or "a fool ready to take risks".

HASTINGS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Uisgin".

HATCH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Forest-gate, flood-gate," places in England.

HATTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Place on a heath," places in England.

HAUGH (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Haughey".

HAUGHION (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Eochagain".

HAWK(E) (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Hawk," whether from rapacity or keeping hawks.

HAWKER (British). Form of Hawk.

HAWLEY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "At the haugh (=nook, retreat)"; or Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "son of Haw."

HAWLEY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hawk + a wood clearing".

HAY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Hay".

HAYCOCK (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Enclosure," or "forest fenced off for hunting."

HAYCOOK (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "A tall cook".

HAYDEN (British). Form of Haydon.

HAYDON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Heather-grown hill", or "hay hill/valley," places in England.

HAYHURST (British). "Hay=Hedge, Hurst=Wood".

HAYHURST (British;German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. From Haeg-hurst, "dweller of the hedged woods".

HAYLOW (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "High hillspur".

HAZEL (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hazel tree."

HEAD (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Top of a valley, hilltop."

HEALY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Decedent of Claimant/ Ingenious" (Irish).

HEANAGHAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Eidhneachain".

HEANY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Eana".

HEATON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "High place"; name of places in England.

HECK (British). Northern form of Hatch, places in England.

HEDGEPATH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Path protected by hedges."

HEDRICK (German). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Combatant ruler" or "heathen rule" (Germanic).

HEHIR (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Aichir".

HELLIER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Roofer, tiler, slater".

HELWICK (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Oilmhec".

HEMMER (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Dweller near the border" (Germanic).

HENDERSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Henry."

HENLEY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "At the high wood or clearing".

HENN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Enda".

HENRY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Home rule" (German).

HENRY (British, French). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Home rule" (Germanic normanized).

HENSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father."Son of Henry."

HERAGHTY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Oireachtaigh".

HERBERT (British). Became popular in the 12th and 13th centuries after the canonization of Saint Heribert, who was the Bishop of Cologne in 1000AD and was written about by Chaucer.

HERD (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Herdsman."

HERMAN(N) (German). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Army warrior" (Germanic).

HERMANS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Emeachain".

HERNE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Eimhirin".

HERNON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Iarnain".

HERREN (German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Gentleman."

HERREN, HERRING(TON) (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Fish seller".

HERRING (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Herring-fisher, herring-seller."

HERSHMAN (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. From Hiruz (Germanic), "stag".

HETHERINGTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Place of the heath-dwellers," place in England.

HEUMANN (German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Hay man" (Germanic).

HEWAT (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of "Hugh."

HEWITT (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of "Hugh."

HIBBERD (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Form of Ilbert (=battle glorious, Germanic).

HICK (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of "Richard".

HICKEY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of Healer/Physican".

HIGGIN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of Viking" (Irish).

HIGGINSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Richard" (see Hick); or in Ireland, "son of Higgin."

HIGH (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Tall person".

HIGHTOWER (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Dweller near a high tower."

HILDRETH (British;German). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. From Hildi-rat (Germanic), "combat counselor".

HILL (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hill"; corruption of German "Hild (=battle)."

HILLARD (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Battle, strife + fortress, stronghold" (Norman).

HIND (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Hind (female deer)" from timidity; or a form of Hine.

HIND (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Deer hunter".

HINE (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Servant."

HINTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "At the high place/farm".

HIRD (British). Form of Herd.

HITCHCOCK (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Hitch" + cock (=son of).

HITCHINS (British). Form of Richard.

HOAG(UE) (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Height or bluff."

HOBAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MuntirUbain".

HOBBS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Robert."

HOBSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Robert."

HOCKENSMITH (British;German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. From Hoh-Ing-Smyth, "tall man's shield".

HOCKLEY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Clearing where hocks/mallows grow."

HODGE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of Roger.

HODGKISS (British). Diminuitive of Hodge.

HODGSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Hodge."

HODSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Usually a form of Hodgson, but sometimes "Son of Odo (=riches)" (Germanic).

HOGG (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacanBhainbh".

HOLCOMB(E) (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hollow, deep valley".

HOLDEN (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hollow/deep valley," name of places in England.

HOLDINGHAU (German) "Large landowner" (Germanic).

HOLLENBACH (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. From one of several towns called Hollenbach in Bavaria, Germany.

HOLLINGWORTH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Worth in the hollies".

HOLLOWAY. Form of Holway.

HOLWAY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hollow (sunken? artificially cut?) road."

HOLZAPFEL (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Crabapple (literally 'wood apple')" (Germanic).

HOOLE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hut, shed" or "(in) the hollow," places in England.

HOOLEY. Possibly a form of Hoole.

HOOPER (British). ). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "One who fits hoops on barrels."

HORAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Decendent of Ughron, a personal name" (Gaelic).

HORAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. From O'Hodhrain (Gaelic), "descendant of the young, pale one".

HORNBECK (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Brook near peak" or "swamp brook" (German).

HORTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Muddy place".

HOSFORD (British). ). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. Possibly "horse ford."

HOSKINS (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Mercy, peace + power".

HOUGH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hill-spur, steep/slight rise".

HOUSE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "House, religious establishment," or, form of Howes.

HOWARD (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Heart/mind brave" (Germanic) or "Chief warden" (Germanic).

HOWARD (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Iomhair".

HOWE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Haughey".

HOWE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hill, burial-mound" (Old Norse), places in England.

HOWELL (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Eminent" (Welsh), after a Welsh king.

HOWKER (British). Form of Hawker.

HUBBARD (British). Form of Hubert.

HUBERT (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Heart/mind bright" (Germanic), often after Saint Hubert.

HUCKABY (British). "Abode by water".

HUDDLESTON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Hudel + enclosure".

HUFFMAN (German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Cultivator of one hind of land" (Germanic).

HUGH (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Heart/mind" (Germanic), often after Saint Hugh.

HUGHES (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Hugh."

HUGHES (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Hay".

HUGHLETT (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Heart, mind". Popularized by St. Hugh of Lincoln.

HUMPHRIES (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Giant peace" (German).

HUNT (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Hunter."

HUNTENBURG (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Place on the Hunt (River)" (German).

HURLBURT (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "From a game of throwing short iron-spiked bats".

HUSSEY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Hease".

HUTTON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Place in an enclosure".

HYLANDER (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Lives on a patch above the ground".

HYNES (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Eidhin".

HYSLOP or HESLOP (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Hazel valley".

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ICEMONGER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Ironmonger."

IKIN (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Labor".

ILLINGWORTH (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Ilingword + enclosure".

ING(E) (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. Place in England - name may stem from tribal name "Gigingas" (=people of Giga).

INGER (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Derived from Old Norse name Ingvarr.

INGERSOLL (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Limper's hill" or "Ingvarr's hill," or possibly "monks' field," name of place in Derbyshire.

INGOLDSBY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGallogly".

INGRAM (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Pastureland homestead/river-meadow"; or, from Germanic Angleramn/Ingilramn (=angel raven).

INGRAM (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Pastureland, homestead/river-meadow".

IRONSIDE (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Armoured warrior."

IRVINE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Green, fresh river".

ISARD (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Ice battle" (Germanic).

ISHAM (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Homestead on the River Ise" (Old Welsh, Old English), place in England.

ISLIP (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Slippery place on the River Ise" (Old Welsh, Old English), place in England.

ISONHOOD (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. Form of Eisenhart, or "iron hard" (German).

IVE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Yew" (Germanic); Saint Ive.

IVERS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Ivor."

IVERS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'h-Iomhair".

IVOR (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Yew/bow army" (Old Norse); Saint Ivor.

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JACK (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Diminuitive of John or James.

JACKSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Jack."

JACOB (British, Jewish). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "He supplanted" (Hebrew).

JAGGER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Carter, hawker."

JAMES (British). Form of Jacob made popular by the two Apostles.

JAMISON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of James (=he supplanted)" (Hebrew).

JARMAN (British). Form of German.

JARVIS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Spear servant".

JAY (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Jay," either 'as beautiful as a' or 'as chattering as a' (Old French).

JEEVES (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Genevieve" (Old French); Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris.

JENKINS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Double diminuitive of "John."

JENKS (British). Contracted form of Jenkins.

JENNIFER (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "White smooth" (Old Welsh). Associated with Guinevere.

JENNINGS (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of (diminuitive) John."

JOEL (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Lord/chief generous" (Breton).

JOHN (Universal). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Yahweh has favored" (Hebrew).

JOHNSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of John."

JOHNSTON (Universal). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "From John's place."

JOINER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Joiner" (Old French).

JOLSON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of Joel."

JONCKHEERE (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Jonck=young" (Germanic).

JONES (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of John." The most common surname in Wales.

JONES (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Son of John (=God has favored)" (Hebrew).

JORDAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Flowing down".

JOSEPH (British, Jewish). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "May Yahweh add" (Hebrew).

JOYNES (British). Form of Johnson.

JULIEN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Of the Julius (downy) family".

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KAHLE (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. From Calvus (Latin), "bald-headed one; or owner of barren land".

KAIN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Cain".

KANE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Caithniadh".

KANE (British). Form of Cain(e).

KAPPELMAN (German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Churchman, church keeper" (German).

KARTON. Form of of Carlton.

KASNER (German). Form of Kastner.

KAST (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. Kaste-Kastanie, "chestnut" (German).

KASTNER (German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Chest maker" (Germanic).

KAVANAGH (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Caomhain".

KAVANAUGH (British). ). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Associated with St. Caomhan (=tender)" (Irish).

KAY (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Quay, wharf"; or, Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "keymaker"; or, Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "left-handed/left-footed" (Old Norse).

KAYSER (German). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "King (Caesar)" (Germanized Latin).

KEAN(E) (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Cain".

KEARNEY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of Victorious" (Irish).

KEARY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Ciardha".

KEATING(E) (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Ceadfhada".

KEATY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Ceathaigh".

KEEFE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Gentle/Tender/Beautiful" (Irish).

KEEGAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacCiochain".

KEELAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacCailleachain".

KEELE (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Cows' hill," place in England.

KEELY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Caolloaidhe".

KEENE (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Brave, astute."

KEENEY (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Brave, astute".

KEEP (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Castle keep, strongest and most intermost tower of the castle".

KEIGHTLEY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Gathlaoich".

KELCHER (German). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. Place in Germany.

KELLEHER (British). "Wise, prudent".

KELLER (British, German). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Salt-keeper" (Old English), or "distributor of provisions" (German).

KELLOCK (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Spring by the lake."

KELLOGG (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Kill hog," for a slaughterman.

KELLY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Descendant of War" (Irish).

KELLY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Ceallaigh".

KEMBLE (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Chief war" (Old Welsh).

KEMP (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Warrior, champion, athlete."

KEMPLE (British). Form of Kimball.

KENDRICK (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Chief man/hero".

KENNA (British). See McKenna.

KENNEDY (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Ugly head" (Irish and Scots Gaelic) or "helmeted head" (Celtic).

KENNETT (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "By the river Kennet".

KENNYON (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacConin".

KENTON (British). "Place on the River Kenn," place in Devonshire; or "royal manor," places in Northumberland, Suffolk; or "Kemp's place," place in Middlesex.

KENYON (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. From Old Welsh cruc Enion "Ennion's mound", places in England.

KERCKHOFF (German). Form of Kirkhoff.

KERN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. From O'Ciarain (Gaelic), "descendant of the black-haired one".

KERN (German). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Kernal" (Germanic).

KERNAGHAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Cearnachain".

KERR (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. Scottish form of Carr.

KERRIGAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Ciaragain".

KERRIN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Ceirin".

KERSWELL (British). Locality Names - Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated. "Watercress spring," places in England.

KEVIGAN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Caemhagain".

KEVIN (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Caomhain".

KEYES (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. "Rejoicing" or "quay, wharf" (Welsh).

KIDD (British). Description Names - Nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals, or habits. "Kid, young goat".

KIDDER (British). Occupation Names - Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor. "Woodman, firewood-seller."

KILBOY (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGilli-Bhuidh".

KILDUFF (British). Patronymic Names - Names based on the first name of the ancestor s father. Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "MacGiolla-Duibh".