![]() ![]() This patronymic Anglo-Scottish surname is derived from the words ‘Symson’, ‘Simme’ or Simon’ and means ‘Son of Simon’. It refers to the inhabitants of Scotland. Originating from the Medieval English era, Scott is derived from the 7th-century word ‘Scotti’. Saunders originated from The British Isles, but is derived from the Greek word Alexandros, which means ‘Defender of men’. It refers to ‘someone with complexion or hair of reddish brown’. Russell has Old French roots and is derived from the diminutive of Rous. This patronymic first surname originating from England means ‘son of Robin’. This surname of Germanic roots means ‘bright’ or ‘fame’. Brought by the Normans in 1066, Richard derives from ‘ruler’, and ‘hard’ or ‘strong in rule’. This surname of Germanic origin means ‘powerful’, ‘brave’. Relish is an Old French word which means ‘taste’. Ratliff is a habitational surname belonging to any place in Britain called Ratcliffe, Radcliffe, or Redcliff. This English toponymic surname of Anglo-Saxon origin is derived from Ramsey in Essex or Ramsey in Huntingdonshire. Cornish refers to the Celtic meaning ‘horn’, ‘headland’. This English surname originally derives from Cornwall. Its original Norse meaning is ‘from the woman’s estate’. Quimby is a surname derived from a toponym such as Quenby. This anglicised version of the Irish surnames Ó Cuill, Coll, Coill and O’Coill means ‘forest’, or ‘shrub’. Peter is derived from the Greek word meaning ‘stone’ or ‘rock’. This Scandinavian patronymic surname means “son of Peter’. It is derived from the term Paganus which means rustic. This occupational surname is relevant to the profession of a religious pastor and a shepherd pastor. Palmer is an occupational surname of old English, Norman, German, French and Scottish origin. Painterĭating back to mid 13th century, this occupational surname is derived from the Old French word ‘peinto(u)r’ meaning ‘painter’. PageĬommon in English, Scottish and French regions, this surname means ‘attendant’. This Old English habitational name originates from Oxley in Staffordshire and West Yorkshire. Owen originates from a Welsh first name called Owain and means ‘Noble’ or ‘Well-born’. Popular in Ireland, it refers to ‘the son of Osbern’. Osborne is a baptismal name that means ‘Divine bear’. It also comes from Old English words “wad,” “hyll,” “and woad” which is a plant producing blue dye from its leaves. Originating from the 17th century, it refers to the village Odell in Bedfordshire, England. This English occupational surname means ‘a keeper of oxen’ or ‘a scribe’ or ‘a clerk.’ 82. This surname of Irish, Scots or English origin means ‘Son of Nicholas’. It is a derivative of Olde English pre 7th Century word ‘nihtegal’. This English surname meaning ‘someone with a sweet voice’ has an Anglo-Saxon origin. It could also be the matronymic surname that means ‘son of Eleanor’. This patronymic surname is a form of the Irish name Neal or from the Gaelic Niall and means ‘champion’. This locational surname comes from the old English word ‘The cattle farm’ or ‘neat’ which means ‘cattle’. Murphyĭerived from the Irish personal name ‘Murchadh’, Murphy means ‘Sea Warrior’. It is derived from the term Maurice which means ‘dark’. Morris is a popular surname in the British Isles. ![]()
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