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ABBOT an abbot. ALVAREZ son of Alvaro 'the prudent one'.
ACKLAND dweller at the oak-land. AMBLER slow walker.
ACKMAN, AIKMAN sharp director. AMES Amy's son.
ACKROYD dweller at the oak clearing. AMNER alms-giver.
ACREMAN field-worker, husbandman ANCELL servant.
ADAIR dweller at the ford by the oaks. ANDERSON Andrew's son.
ADAM red earth. ANNESS, ANNISS from Agness; Pure
ADDISON Addy's son. ANNING Anna's son.
ADLAM, ADLEM noble protector. ANTHONY descended from Hercules
AGAR, AGER dread army. ANTROBUS amid the woods.
AGATE dweller at the gate. APLIN, APPLIN lion's son.
AGNEW lamb. APPENRODTH, APPENROTH red apple.
AGUILER needle maker. APPLEBAUM apple Tree
AIRD tall noble. APPLETHWAITE dweller at the apple clearing.
AKED dweller at the oak-hill. APPLEYARD dweller at the orchard.
AKEHURST dweller at the oak-wood. ARBUTHNOT river mouth.
AKRIGG dweller at the oak-ridge. ARKWRIGHT a bin-maker.
ALBANY white. ARMITAGE, ARMYTAGE dweller at the hermitage.
ALCOTT dweller at the old cottage. ARMSTRONG strong-armed.
ALDER elder. ASH(E) dweller at the ash tree.
ALDERSMITH the smith by the elder tree. ASHCROFT, ASCROFT dweller at the east croft (small field).
ALDHOUSE, ALDOUS, ALDIS dweller at the old house. ASKEW deformed.
ALDRICH, ALDRIDGE old ruler. ATHERTON dweller at the spring farm.
ALDWORTH dweller at the old farm. ATTENBOROUGH dweller at the stronghold.
ALFORD dweller at the old ford. ATWELL dweller at the well.
ALLAN, ALLEN bright, fair handsome. AUCKLAND dweller at the temple land.
ALLARD all-strong. AUSTEN majestic.
ALLBRIGHT bright glorious AUSTIN prosperity, honour.
ALLENBY dweller at Allen's farm. AVERY elf-ruler.
ALLISON Alice's son.
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BACH, BACK brook. BENNETT good speaker.
BACKHOUSE dweller at a bake-house. BERG dweller near a hill or mountain.
BACON swineherd. BERGER shepherd.
BADDELEY, BADLEY dweller at the bad (poor) field. BESANT one from Byzantium.
BAILEY, BAILLIE a bailiff. BEST beast, animal
BAIN active, alert. BETTERIDGE powerful in battle.
BAIRD a bard, minstrel. BEVAN, BEAVIN, BEVIN son of Evan.
BAKER a bread-maker. BEVERIDGE dweller at the beaver marsh.
BALDWIN bold friend. BEVERLEY dweller at the beaver lake.
BALL chestnut-haired. BIBBY, BEEBY dweller at the bee farm.
BALLISTER cross-bowman. BIDGOOD battle-god.
BANISTER bold friend. BIGG (E.) big, tall.
BANK dweller at the embankment. BINNIE dweller at the little hill.
BANNERMAN standard-bearer. BIRD birdlike.
BANNISTER cross-bowman. BISHOP a bishop.
BARBER, BARBOUR hairdresser. BLACK, BLACKLOCK, BLAKELOCK dark, dark-haired.
BARCLAY, BERKELEY dweller at the birch field. BLAIR dweller on a plain.
BARKER bark stripper, tanner. BLOSSOM a gardener.
BARR dweller at gateway or barrier. BLUNT blond, fair.
BARRATT, BARRETT bear counsel. BOND husbandman, farmer.
BARTLETT bright glorious. BOOTH dweller at a hut.
BARTON dweller at the barley grange. BOYD yellow-haired.
BASS, BASSET low, short. BRADLEY dweller at the broad field.
BATCHELOR young knight. BRAMBLE dweller at the bramble-patch.
BATEMAN boatman. BRANDON dweller at the beacon hill.
BAUER farmer. BRANDT farmer on land cleared by burning.
BAXTER, BAXTER baker. BRETT Briton.
BAY chestnut-haired. BREWER a maker of beer.
BAYLISS a bailiff. BRICE, BRYCE quick.
BEACH dweller on the seashore. BRIGGS Son of the bridge dweller.
BEACHAMP, BEECHAM dweller at the fair field. BROADBENT dweller at the broad common.
BEALE, BEALL fair handsome. BROOKS dweller at a streamlet.
BEAMISH dweller at the tree place BROSTER an embroiderer.
BEAUMONT dweller on the sea shore. BROWN(E) of dark reddish complexion.
BECKETT, BECKITT little mouth. BURGESS a citizen.
BEECH dweller by the beech tree BURROWS, BURROUGHES dweller at a stronghold.
BELLAMY fair friend. BURTON dweller at the byre, stronghold or hilt.
BENDIX Benedict's son. BUSH dweller at a bush or thicket.
BENEDICT good speaker, well spoken BUTCHER a dealer in meat.
BENHAM dweller at the bean-land. BUTLER bottler, bottle keeper.
BENN dweller at a peak.
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CADE battle. CLIFTON dweller at the cliff farm.
CALLAGHAN warrior. COATES dweller at the cottages or pens.
CALVERT a call-herd. COBORN, COBURN dweller at the woodcock stream.
CAMERO dweller in or worker at a hall. COCKCROFT dweller at the small cocks' field.
CAMPBELL fair field. COHEN the priest.
CANNON a canon. COHEN, COEN, COHN a priest.
CAPMAN, CAPPER a maker of caps. COLE victorious people.
CARISON son of Carl. COLLINS, COLLYNS Colin's son.
CARMICHAEL Michael's stronghold. COMPTON dweller at the combe (valley) estate.
CARPENTER a worker in wood. CONNOR counsel-help.
CARR dweller at a marsh. CONWAY hound of the plain.
CARROLL a champion. COOMBE dweller in a steep valley.
CARSON dweller near a marsh. COOPER a cask-maker.
CASTRO, CASTILLO dweller near a castle or a castle servant. COPE, COPP dweller on the hill-top.
CATT, CATLIN from Catherine, pure. CORDER a rope-maker.
CEURCE dweller by the church. COURAGE bravery valiance
CHADWICK dweller at Chad's place CRADDOCK, CRADICK full of love.
CHAMBERLAIN. nobleman's servant, later inn-keeper. CREASE, CREESE fond loving
CHANDLER a dealer in candles. CREW(E) dweller at the cattle-pen.
CHAPMAN a dealer or trader. CRIPPS, CRISP(E) curly-haired
CHAVEZ descendant of Jaime or Jarnes. CROFT dweller at the small field.
CHRISTENSEN descendant of Christian. CROSBIE, CROSBY dweller by the Cross.
CHRISTIE christian CROUCH dweller by a crucifix.
CHRISTMAS religious festival CRUZ dweller near a cross.
CLARE famous. CULLAN, CULLEN, COLQUHOUN handsome fair
CLARK(E) clerk writer educated CURTICE, CURTIS, CURTOIS courteous.
CLAYTON dweller at the clayey place. CUTLAR, CUTLER a knife maker.
CLEMANCE, CLEMENS, CLEMENTS cliff with caves.
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DAISY pearl DELL dweller in a small valley.
DALE dweller at the dale (valley). DEVENISH from Devon.
DALLAS dweller at the waterfall field. DEVLIN boisterous.
DALRYMPLE dweller at the crooked pool field. DIAZ descendant of Diego or Jacob.
DALTON dweller at the dale farm. DIBDEN, DIBDIN dweller in a deep valley.
DANCE Daniel's son. DICKSON, DIXON Dick's son.
DANVERS native of Antwerp. DOTT little.
DARCY, DARSEY dark. DOVE a dove.
DARK dark swarthy. DRAYTON dweller at the dry-built farmstead.
DASHWOOD dweller at the badger wood. DRINKWATER teetotaller.
DAVENPORT dweller at the river gate. DUFFY dark.
DAVIDSON, DAVlSON, DAVIES, DAVIS David's son. DUNLOP dweller at the bend of the hill.
DAW beloved. DUNNE dark-skinned.
DAY dairy servant. DYALL worshipper of Cod.
DEACON, DEAKIN a deacon. DYER a dyer of cloth.
DEAN(E) dweller in a hollow.
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EARL nobleman, chief ELLIS Elia's son.
EARNSHAW dweller at the eagle wood. ELMS dweller by the elm trees.
EAST one from the east. EMERY famous.
EASTER born at Easter. EMMETT EMMOTT ant-like busy.
EASTWOOD dweller by the east wood. ENGLISH Englishman.
EATON dweller at the riverside farm. EVAN, EWAN, EWING well-born.
EDGE dweller at a hill-ridge. EVERARD brave as a boar.
EDWARDS Edward's son. EVERED, EVERETT, FVERITT boar-counsel.
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FABER a metal-worker. FITZ, , names son of i.e. Fitzgerald son of Gerald
FADE prosperity, happiness. FLAXMAN flax-spinner or flax merchant.
FAIR(E) blond, handsome FLETCHER arrow maker featherer.
FAIRCHILD pretty or blond child FLINT dweller at the stream.
FAIRFAX fair-haired. FLORES dweller in flowery lace.
FALCONER, FAULKNER falcon-keeper. FLOWER, FLOWERDEW nurseryman, (jewish)
FAMES uncle's son, cousin. FNDICOTT dweller at the end cottage.
FANE joyful, glad. FOOT(E) dweller at the hill-foot
FARMER a farmer. FOOTMAN a man-servant.
FARRAR, FERRIER a farrier. FORD. dweller by river crossing
FAY dweller by the beech tree. FOSS dweller at a waterfall.
FELLOWES partner, companion. FOWLER bird-catcher gamekeeper.
FELTON dweller at the farm on the plain. FRANCIS Frenchman.
FENWICK dweller at the place on the fen. FRANKLIN free man freeholder.
FERNANDEZ descendant of Fernando 'the adventurer'. FRENCH one from France.
FESKINE dweller at the high cleft. FRIEDMAN descendant of the peaceful man.
FIELD dweller at a field. FROBISHER furbisher or cleaner (of armour).
FIELDING dweller at the meadow on the plain. FRY(E) free.
FIGUEROA maker of statuettes. FULLER a cleaner of cloth.
FINNEGAN, FINNIGAN fair-skinned. FUOT(T) Cod the Lord.
FISCHER fisherman or fish trader. FYRE heir.
FISHER fisherman.
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GAITSKELL dweller at the goat's ravine. GONIEZ descendant of Gomesano.
GALE lively gay GONZALES descendant of Gonzalo battle name of saint.
GALLACHER, GALLAGHER eager help. GOOD(S) virtuous good.
GARCIA descendant of Gerald. GORA dweller on or near a hill or mountain.
GARDNER gardener. GORDON dweller at the three-cornered land.
GARRARD, GARRATT, GARRETT spear-brave. GOSWELL dweller at the goose well.
GARRICK spear-ruler. GOULD gold.
GARTH dweller at the yard. GOW a smith.
GARZA dweller at the sign of the heron or dove. GOWER dweller at a croft.
GAY(E) merry blithe GRAHAM(E) dweller at the grey enclosure.
GEARY changeable. GRANT big.
GEDDES feller of trees. GRANVILLE dweller at the big estate.
GENTRY gentleness noble birth GRAVES, GREAVE dweller at a grove.
GIBBS Gilbert's son. GREG, GREGG, GREGORY a watchman.
GILCHRIST disciple of Christ. GREY grey-haired.
GILDERSLEEVE gilded sleeve. GRIFFIN ruddy rosy.
GILES downy-bearded. GRISEWOOD dweller at the swine-wood.
GILL dweller at a ravine. GROGAN a warrior.
GLADSTONE, GLEDSTONE dweller at the kite rocks. GROOM a tender of horses.
GLASS pale or livid of complexion. GROSS descendant of the large or fat man.
GLYN(NE) dweller in a glen.. GROSVENOR great hunter.
GODDARD, GODDART Cod-firm. GROVE(S) dweller at a small wood.
GOFF a smith. GULLIVER wolf-army.
GOLDBERG family from Goldberg; Germany 'gold mountain'. GUNN war battle.
GOLDSTEIN descendant of a goldsmith. GUSTER a taster.
GOLIGHTLY light-footed. GUTIERREZ descendant of Gutierre or Walter.

HAAS dweller at the sign of the hare - fast runner. HESS(E) family from Hesse 'hooded people' in Germany.
HACKER a woodcutter. HEWIT(T) soul thought.
HADFIELD dweller at the heath ford. HIBBERD, HIBBERT high-bright.
HAGUE, HAIGH dweller at the hedged farm. HICK, HIGGIN little Richard
HALDANE, HALDEN half-Dane. HILARY, HILLERY cheerful, gay.
HALE dweller on a slope. HILL dweller on a hill.
HALL dweller at or near a hall (big house). HILLIER a thatcher.
HALLIDAY born on a holy-day. HIND(E) a peasant, servant.
HAMMOND chief protector. HITCHCOCK little Richard.
HAMO descendant of Ramos 'palms'. HOBB a hobgoblin.
HAMPER a goblet-maker. HODGE countryman.
HAND an employee, labourer. HOFFMAN farmer or farm worker.
HANSEN, -, HANSON descendant of Hans or John. HOLBROOK dweller by the brook in the hollow.
HARDCASTLE dweller at the herd enclosure. HOLME, HOLMES dweller on a river island or lowland.
HARDING(S) brave firm hard. HOLT dweller at a wood or wooded hill.
HARKER army spear. HOLTHOUSE dweller at the house by the wood.
HARPER, HARPUR harp-player. HONEYMAN a beekeeper.
HARRAP, HARROP, HARRUP dweller at the hare valley HOOD a hood.
HARRIES, HARRIS, HARRISON Harry's son. HOOKER a hook-maker.
HART(S) hart-like. HOOVER tenant of a hide of small holding.
HARTMAN descendant of the strong man. HOPE dweller in a valley.
HARVEY army. HOPKIN, HOPKINS little rustic.
HASLETTHAZLITT, HASSALL, HASSELL dweller by the hazel-tree. HORE grey-haired.
HATTON dweller at the heath farm. HORN(E)(s) an old person
HAVELOCK sea-battle. HORNBLOWER a trumpeter.
HAWKER huckster, peddler. HORNER a horn-maker.
HAWTHORN dweller by the thorn tree HORSLEY dweller at the horse field.
HAY dweller at a hedge. HOSIER a stocking maker or dealer.
HAYWARD, HEYWOOD dweller at the hedged enclosure. HOWARD high or chief warden.
HEALING dweller at the corner meadow. HOWELL sprightly.
HEATH dweller on the heath. HOY, HOEY dweller at a bluff or hill.
HEBDEN dweller at the dog-rose tree valley. HUCKSTER a woman pedlar.
HEDGER hedge-maker or hedge-trimmer. HUDD a hood.
HELLIER, HELLYSE, HILLIER a roofer thatcher. HUNT huntsman.
HENLEY, HENLY dweller at the high field. HUNTLEY dweller at hunter's field.
HEPBURN, HEPPELL, HEPPLE. dweller at the dog-rose tree valley HURST dweller at a wood.
HERMAN descendant of Herman 'army man' HUSON Hugh's son.
HERNANDEZ descendant of Hernando 'the adventurer'. HUTTON dweller at a farm.
HERRICK army-ruler. HYDE dweller at a field ridge.
HESKETH dweller at the hassock (grass) heath.
IDDON capable. INTRAM Ing's raven.
IDE happiness. IPIELD dweller at the yew-field.
IIALUA dweller at the sign of the cock. IRELAND person from Ireland.
ILE(S) dweller at the island. IREMONGER, IRONS an ironmonger.
ILLINGWORTH from Illingworth (Yorkshire). IRONSIDE brave soldier.
INC: dweller at the big house. IRVIN(E, or, G) dweller by the white river.
ING(S) dweller at the meadow. ISMAY a girl.
INGERSOLL dweller at Ingar's hail IVEMEY ivy-girl.
INGLE darling, favourite. IVEN well-born.
INMAN an innkeeper. IWWATERS dweller by the rivers.
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JACK(E) little John. JENNINGS little John's son or Jenny's son.
JACKSON Jack's son. JENSEN descendant of jen or John.
JACOBY a supplanter. JERNINGHAM eager warrior.
JAGGAR, JAGGER a pedlar, carter. JEROME. holy name
JAMESON, JAMIESON James's son. JESSOP increase.
JARDINE dweller at a garden. JEVAN, JEVON young.
JARROLD, JERROLD firm spear. JOHNSON Johnston John's son.
JARVIS. Saint Gervase. JONES John's or Joan's son.
JEAFYRESON, JEFFERSON Geoffrey's son. JORDAN descender, goer down.
JEKYLL generous judge. JURY dweller at Jewry (Jews' quarters).
JELLICOS handsome, pleasing.
KAHN a priest. KER(R) dweller at a fort.
KAISER, KAYSER an emperor. KERSLAKE: dweller at the cress stream.
KAPLAN a chaplain. KIBBLE famously bold.
KATZ descendant of a priest. KILNER a kiln worker.
KAUFMAN descendant of a merchant or tradesman. KINGLEY dweller at the king's field.
KAY fire, ardour. See McKAY KINGSTON dweller at the king's house.
KEARNEY a soldier. KINNAIRD dweller at the high hill.
KEARTON dweller at the marsh enclosure. KINOHAM dweller on the king's estate.
KEATING sagacious. KIPLIN(G) dweller at the waterfall's edge.
KEBLE famously bold. KIRK(S) dweller by the church.
KEELER worker on a keel (or ship). KIRSCHBAUM cherry tree
KEEN(S) sharp, bold, comely. KITCHENER, KITCHINER kitchen officer.
KEIR dark-skinned. KITSON Christopher's son
KEITH dweller at a wood. KLEIN, KLINE descendant of the small roan.
KELLAWAY dweller at the marshy way. KNOLL, KNOLLYS dweller at a round hillock.
KELLER worker in wine cellar. KNOTT dweller at a rocky hill-top.
KELLY warrior. KOCH descendant of a cook.
KELVIN dweller by the narrow river. KRAMER descendant of an itinerant tradesman.
KEMP(E) champion, soldier. KRAUSE descendant of the curly headed man.
KENDALL dweller in the bright dale. KRUGER descendant of inn keeper.
KENNEDY ugly chief. KYNASTON(E) dweller at the king's stone.
KENT white, bright
LACY one from lassy (France). LILIEN lilies.
LADD lad, servant. LILIENPELD field of lilies.
LAIDLAW dweller at the tumulus (burial mound). LILLIE, LILLEY lily or flower lover, gardener.
LAKR: dweller by the water. LILYWHITE white-skinned.
LAMBERT land-bright. LINDBERG lime tree mountain.
LAMBORN, LAMBOURNE, LAMBURN dweller by the lamb stream. LINE dweller by a lime tree.
LANE dweller in a lane. LINK(E) dweller at a bank or ridge.
LANG descendant of tall man. LINTON dweller at the flax enclosure.
LARCHER the archer. LISLE man from the isle.
LARSEN son of Lars or Laurence. LISTER a dyer.
LARSON see Larsen. LITTELL, LITTLE small.
LASCELL(ES), LASSELL dweller by the hermit's cell. LIVESEY dweller at-the beloved farm.
LATCHFORD dweller by the pool ford. LLOYD grey.
LATIMER a worker in latten (an alloy) or Latin interpretor. LOCK(E) dweller at a lock-up (sheepfold).
LAUDERDALE dweller in the valley of the deep river. LOCKER a locksmith.
LAURENCE, LAURANCE, LAWRENCE laurel tree. LODER a loader, stevedore.
LAW(E) dweller at the hill or mound. LOGAN dweller at the little hollow.
LAYCOCK dweller at the water by the oak. LONG tall.
LEA dweller at the field. LONGBOTHAM, LONGBOTTOM dweller in the long valley.
LEACH, LEECH a physician. LONGFELLOW tall man.
LEADER a carrier. LOPEZ descendant of lope or lupe 'wolf man'.
LEADMAN, LEAPER basket-maker. LORD lord & master.
LEAF(E) beloved, dear. LOVE darling.
LEE, LEIGH, LEA dweller at the field. LOVELACE loveless, unloved.
LENNOX dweller at the elm trees. LOWRIE, LOWRY laurel tree.
LESLEY, LESLIE dweller at the grey fort. LUARD little wolf.
LEVER dweller near the rushes. LUMB dweller by a deep pool.
LEVERTON dweller at the farm by the rushes. LUNN strong, fierce
LEVI, LEVY joined. LUTTERELL, LUTTRELL lute maker or player
LEVINE descendant of the wine dealer. LYALL, LYEL little lion
LEVY descendant of Levi 'united'. LYLE man from the isle.
LEWIS famous battle. LYNCH sailor, pilot.
LIDDELL dweller by the wide river. LYTE little.
MAB lovable. MERTON dweller at the mere (pool) farm.
MABON youthful hero METHUEN, METHVEN dweller by the smooth river.
MACCONNACHIE son of Duncan. (Mac names=son of) MEW(S) dweller at the falcon's place.
MACKAY, MACKIE Keith's son MIALL trial, old English rhyme from Archangel Michael
MACREARY Rory's son. MICKLEJOEN Big John.
MADDISON Maud's son. MIDDLEMASS born at Michaelmas (29th September).
MAGNUS great. MIGGLES, MIGHILL trial, old English rhyme from Archangel Michael
MAINI descendant of a servant. MILDMAY gentle maid.
MAITLAND dweller at the meadow-land. MILES trial, old English rhyme from Archangel Michael
MAKEPEACE peacemaker. MILLMAN a miller.
MAKIN man warrior. MILNE dweller at a corn-mill.
MALDONADO descendant of Donald. MILNER a corn-miller.
MALKIN untidy, scarecrow. MILTON dweller at the mill village.
MALLETT naughty. MINN love.
MANFIELD dweller at the common land. MINTER a coiner, money-maker.
MANGER a merchant, trader MITCHELL trial, old English rhyme from Archangel Michael.
MANN a servant, vassal. MITPORD dweller at the ford where rivers meet
MANNERS dweller at the manors. MOBERLY strong courage.
MARCH dweller at a border, boundary or frontier. MOLESWORTH dweller at the moles' ground.
MARCHANT a merchant. MOLLISON Molly's son.
MARGETSON Margaret's son. MOLLOY a servant of the great.
MARKHAM dweller at the boundary land. MONACHAN, MONAGHAN a monk.
MARKS dweller mark or boundary - French MONTAGU(E) dweller at the peaked hill.
MARNER, MARRINER a sailor, mariner. MONYPENNY wealthy.
MARSH dweller on a marsh MOODIE, MOODY spirited, brave.
MARSHAL(L) groom, farrier MOORE, MORE dweller on the moor.
MARTIN after saint MORALE Mulberry Tree - descended from Spanish village.
MARTINEZ descendant of Martin MORDANT MORDAUNT sarcastic, biting.
MASON a mason, stone worker. MORELL dark swarthy.
MASSEY, MASSIE from Massy (Normandy). MORENO descendant of the dark complexioned man.
MASSINGER a messenger. MORGAN white sea.
MATHISON Matthew's son. MORISSEY sea-charm.
MAWER a mower. MORTIXER dweller at the stagnant water
MAY(E) a man, warrior, kinsman. MOSELEY, MOSLEY, MOZLEY dweller at the moss field.
MAYALL, trial, old English rhyme from Archangel Michael MOSS dweller at the marsh.
MAYER a mayor. MOTE, MOTT dweller at a moat.
MAYER, MEYER, MYERS descendant of the head servant or farmer. MUCH big, great.
MAYNARD power-brave. MUDFORD dweller at the muddy ford.
Mc, &, Mac, names sons of the clan. MUELLER descendant of a miller.
MEAD(E), MEADOWS dweller at a meadow. MULHOLLAND clamorous servant.
MEAR dweller at the mere (pool). MULLEN descendant of maolan 'bald man'
MEDINA dweller near tile market MULLIGAN bald man little monk.
MEEK(E) humble, mild. MUNGO gentle much loved
MELBUISH dweller on a family plot by the mill. MURDOCH, MURDOCK, sea-happy.
MELDRUM dweller by the bare ridge. MURPHY sea-warrior.
MELLOR a miller. MURTHWAITE dweller at the bog clearing.
MELVILLE dweller at the poor estate. MUSGRAVE, MUSGROVE dweller at the moss (marsh) grove.
MERCER dealer in textiles. MYALL, MYHILL.. trial, old English rhyme from Archangel Michael
MEREDITH mortal day. MYER dweller at the mire (bog).
MERRYWEATHER Cheerful person.
NAGEL, NAGLE a nail; spike. NEWMAN new comer.
NAIRN(S) dweller at the joining of the rivers. NEWNES dweller at the new inn.
NAPER, NAPIER, NAPPER keeper of the napery (table linen). NICHOLL victorious army.
NASH dweller at the ash tree. NIELSEN of 'Niel champion'.
NATHAN given by Cod. NIGHTINGALE a sweet singer.
NATION born at the festival of the Incarnation. NIXON Nick's (Nicholas's) son.
NAYLOR a nail-maker. NOBLE, NOBLET noble, well-known.
NEAME an uncle. NORCOTT, NORCUTT dweller at the north cottage.
NEBIT(T), NESBETT dweller at the small marshy plot. NORDEN dweller at the north valley.
NEEDLER a needle-maker. NORMAN Northrnan.
NEIL, NEILL, NEILD champion. NORMANTON dweller at the northrnan's estate.
NELSON Neil's or Neil's son. NORREYS, NORRIS, NORTH a Northerner.
NETHERBY dweller at the lower farm. NORTHFIELD dweller at the north field.
NETHERFIELD dweller at the lower field. NORTHOLT dweller by the north wood
NETHERSALLNETHERSOLE dweller at the lower hall. NORTON dweller at the north farm.
NETTER netmaker. NOTT bald, close-cropped.
NEVE a nephew. NOVAK descendant of the Stranger or enemy
NEVILE, NEVILLE dweller at the new town. NOWELL born at Christmas.
NEW a newcomer. NUGENT dweller at the marshy meadow.
NEWBOLD, NEWBOLT dweller at the new house or hall. NUSSEY dweller at the nut grove.
NEWCOME(N) newcomer, stranger. NUTHALL, NUTTALL dweller at the nut tree nook.
OAK(E) dweller by the oak tree. ORD(E) dweller at a headland.
OAKEY dweller at the oak island. ORGANER, an, organ-maker or player.
OAT(E) wealth, happiness. ORM(E) a ship or serpent.
OATES a dealer in oats. ORMEROD, ORMROYD dweller at a clearing in a wood
OCKENDEN dweller at the oak valley. ORPEN, ORPIN swarthy friend.
OGILVIE, OGILVY dweller at the high peak. ORTIZ descendant of Ordono 'fortunate one'.
OLDCASTLE dweller at the old stronghold. OSBORN(E), OSBURNE divine bear.
OLDERSHAW dweller at the alder-wood. OSCROFT dweller at the ox-croft.
OLIVER, OLLIVER kind, affectionate. OSMOND, OSMUND divine protector.
OLLIFFE ancestral relic. OTWAY prosperous war.
OLSEN, OLSON descendant of Olaf 'ancestor'. OULD old.
ONIONS the onion-seller's son. OVERBURY dweller at the shore fort.
OPENSHAW dweller at the open wood. OWEN well-born young
ORAM dweller at the river-bank enclosure. OXENHAM dweller at the ox-pasture.
ORCHARD dweller at a fruit-garden.

PACK(E) born at Easter. PIKE dweller at the pointed hill.
PACKILAN a pedlar. PILCHER a maker of pilches (fur garments).
PADFIELD dweller at the path-field. PINCH, PINCHES, PINCHIN born at Whitsuntide.
PAGE a page boy attendant PINERO a pine tree.
PAGET(T), PAIN(E) heathen PINK(E) like a chaffinch.
PALGRAVE dweller at the pale (stake) grove. PINNER a pin-maker or pin dealer
PALISSER a fence-maker. PIPER a piper.
PALMER a pilgrim from Palestine. PIRIE, PIRRIE dweller by a pear-tree
PANNIER a maker of bread-baskets. PITMAN, PITT, dweller at a pit.
PANTIN(G) a puppet. PLACE dweller at a hall or mansion.
PARDOE, PARDOW a leopard. PLANT(E) dweller at a plantation.
PARFETT, PARFITT perfect, honourable. PLAYFAIR a playmate.
PARGETER, PARGITER a wall plasterer. PLOWMAN a ploughman.
PARK(E) dweller in an enclosed ground. PLUCK hairy or shaggy.
PARKER a park-keeper PLUMER, PLUMMER plume maker or feather-dresser.
PARKINS(ON) little Peter's son. gamekeeper PLUNKET(T) dweller by the plank-bridge.
PARMENTER, PARMINTER, PARMITER clothier POINTER, POYNTER a maker of points (tagged laces fastening doublets).
PARRISH Parry's son. POLE dweller at a pool.
PARRY Harry's son. POLSON Paul's son.
PARSON person of rank or a parson. POMEROY, POMROY dweller at the apple orchard.
PATCH, PATCHETT a clown, jester. POND, dweller at the pound.
PATON, PATEN little Patrick. POPE father.
PATTERSON Patrick's son. PORCHER, PORTER a porter or carrier.
PAUL, PAULET, PAWLE little. PORTMAN a gateman.
PAWSON Paul's son. POTTER, POTTS a pot-maker or seller.
PAYNE a heathen. POTTINGER a pottage-maker.
PAYNTER a house painter, dealer in paint POULTER a poulterer.
PEABODY a dandy POUND(E) dweller at strays animal pound
PEACHE, PEACHEY dweller at a peak. POVEY wise, owl-like.
PEASEY dweller at the pea-field. POWELL Howell's son.
PECKOVER dweller at the peak edge. PRATT dweller at a meadow.
PEDLER, PEGLER a basket. PRENTICE, PRENTISS an apprentice.
PEGRAM a pilgrim. PRESCOTT dweller at the priest's cottage.
PELISSIER a furrier. PRESTON dweller at the priest's place.
PENDERGAST, PENDERGRASS chief guest. PRETTY, PRETTYMAN crafty, sly.
PENN, PENNY dweller in the (sheep) pen or fold. PRIESTILAN a priest.
PEPPER a dealer in pepper. PRIESTLEY dweller at the priest's field.
PERCIVAL stalwart, keen hunter. PRINCE a prince's servant
PEREZ descendant of Pedro or Peter. PRINGLE silver penny.
PERKINS, PERKISS little Peter's son. PRIOR head of a priory.
PERRIN(G) little father. PRITCHARD Richard's son.
PERRY, PERRYN dweller by a pear-tree. PROBERT Robert's son.
PETERS Peter's son. PROCTER, PROCTOR a proctor or manager.
PETIFER iron foot. PROTHERO(E), son of the reddish-brown man.
PETTIGREW crane-foot. PROUSE, PROWSE gallant, valliant.
PEW Hugh's son. PROVOST a commander.
PHELP, PHILLIPS, PHILIP horse-lover. PUDDEFOOT club footed.
PHILLIPSON Philip's son. PULLAR dweller at the pool bank.
PICK dweller at a peak. PULLEN, PULLIN a poulterer.
PICKFORD dweller at the ford near the peak. PURDON dweller at pear-tree hill.
PICKLE dweller at the pointed hill. PURKIS Peter's son.
PICWICK dweller at the peak place or farm. PURSER cashier, paymaster.
PIERS, PIERCE Peter's son. PYBUS dweller at the prickly bush.
PIGGOT(T) pitted (with smallpox) spotty-faced, freckled. PYECROFT dweller at the magpie field.
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QUANT, QUAINT skilful &neat QUIGLEY grandson of Coigleach.
QUARRIER quarryman. QUILLER a fledgling or beginner.
QUARTERMAIN, (E) four- handed QUILTER a quilt-maker.
QUEEN a wife. QUINTON dweller at the Queen's manor.
QUICK(E) lively & quick.
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RABAN raven. ROADS, ROADES dweller by a rood (crucifix).
RABY dweller at the deer's place. ROBERTS, ROBERTSON Robert's son.
RADCLIEF(E) dweller at the red cliff. ROBOTHAM dweller in the roe valley.
RADFORD dweller at the red ford. ROBY, ROBSY dweller at the roe stead.
RAE like a roe. RODD dweller on a rod of ground.
RAEBURN dweller by the roe-brook. RODRIGUEZ descendant of Rodrigo or Roderick
RAGG(E) shaggy-haired. RODWELL dweller at a roadside spring.
RAINGER a ranger. ROE red-haired.
RAKE dweller at the sheep-walk. ROFFEY dweller at the rough island or waterside.
RAMAGE wild. ROLLS Rollo's son.
RAMIREZ, Descendent of Ramos 'as protrector' ROLT famous power.
RAMSAY, RAMSEY dweller at the raven island. ROMER roamer, wanderer.
RAMSBOTHAM, RAMSBOTTOM, RAMSDEN dweller in the ram's valley. ROMERO descendant of a pilgrim to Rome.
RANDAL, RANDELL, RANDOLPH wolf's shield. ROOT(S) cheerful.
RAPER rope-maker. ROPER a ropemaker.
RAPSON Ralph's son; ROSEBERY dweller at the roes' stronghold.
RATUBONE dweller at the white fort. ROSEN roses.
RAVEN dark, black. ROSENBERG family from German village i.e. 'rose mountain'
RAVENHILL dweller at the raven hill. ROSENBERG rose mountain.
RAVENSCROPT dweller at the raven's croft. ROSENTHAL valley of roses
RAWLINS(ON), RAWLINGS Rawlin's or Rowland's son. ROSEWARNS dweller at the alder heath.
RAY, RAE. lke a roe ROSS Rowland's son.
RAYMENT, RAYMOND mighty, of godlike protection. ROSSNKRANTZ, wreath of roses
READ(S) red-haired or red-faced. ROTHSCHILD red shield.
READER a reed-worker, thatcher. ROUNTREE, ROWNTREE dweller at a rowan-tree.
REDBOURN(S) dweller at a reedy brook ROUS(E) dweller on a moor.
REDDING dweller at the red meadow. ROW(E), dweller at row (of cottages) or hedgerow.
REDESARN, REDFERN dweller by the red ferns. ROYCE, ROYSE Roy's son.
REDGRAVE, REDGROVE dweller at the red grove. RUDD, RUDDY ruddy or red faced.
REEVES a bailiff's son. RUFF red-haired.
REGAN kingly, regal. RUIZ descendant of Ruy or Rodrigo
REID red-haired. RUNCI(E), MAN horse-dealer or jobmaster.
REMINGTON one from Rimington Yorkshire UK. RUNDELL, RUNDLE rotund, tubby.
RENDALL.. wolf's shield RUSHBROOK(S) dweller at a rushy brook.
REVELL tawny RUSSELL, RUSSET red-haired.
REYES descendant of the king's household or family from Spanish village RUTHERFORD dweller at the cattle ford.
REYNOLDS Reginald's son. RUTIWEN dweller by the red river.
RHODES dweller at a (main) road-side. RUTTER trooper, horseman.
RICHARDS, RICHARDSON Richard's son. RYCROFT dweller at a small rye field.
RIVERS dweller by the rivers. RYMAN a dealer in rye.
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SACHEVERELL dweller at the roebuck forest. SIMSON, SIMPSON Sim's (Simeon's) son.
SACK adversary, competitor. SINNETT, SINNOTT love, affection.
SACKER a sack-maker. SIRETT victorious counsel.
SACKVILLE dweller at the dry-built (without mortar) farm. SKEAT(E), SKEET quick swift.
SADD serious, discreet. SKINNER dealer or flayer of hides
SADLER a saddler. SLADE dweller in a valley or dell.
SAGS learned, wise. SLADEN dweller in the sloe valley.
SAILER, SAILOR a leaper or dancer. SLATTERY straight, tall.
SALE dweller in a hall. SLOAN(E) a soldier, fighter.
SALMAN, SALMON, SALMONS dark. SMALLEY dweller at the small field.
SALT one from Salt (Staffs). SMART sharp, quick.
SALTER salt-worker or salt-dealer. SMEE small.
SAMPER one from St. Pierre (France). SMETHURST dweller at the wood on the plain.
SAMPLE one from St. Paul (France). SMITH blacksmith, tradesman.
SAMPSON, SAMSON splendid sun. SNAITH, SNEAD dweller at the clearing.
SANCHEZ descendant of Sancho 'sanctified'. SNELL active, quick nimble.
SANDBACH dweller at the sandy brook. SNOOK long-nosed.
SANDFORD, SANDIFORD dweller at the sandy ford. SNOW born when snow was on the ground.
SANDISON Alexander's (Sandy's) son. SOAME swarthy, dark.
SANDS dweller at the sands. SOANE son.
SANTIAGO family from Santiago 'St James' in Spain. SOMERFORD dweller at the summer ford.
SANTLEY dweller at the sandy field. SOPER a soapmmaker.
SATTERTHWAITS dweller at the hill-pasture clearing. SORRELL with hair of reddish-brown.
SAUNDERS Alexander's, (Sandy's) son. SOTHEBY dweller at the south farm.
SAVARY, SAVERY, SAVORY mind-powerful. SOUTER, SOUTAR, SOUTTER, SOWTER cobler, shoe-maker.
SAVILE, SAVILL, SAVILLE dweller at the willow farm. SOUTHCOTT dweller at the south cottages.
SAX(E) short sword. SOUTHWELL dweller at the south well.
SAXON, SAXTON a sexton, sacristan. SPAPLING, SPARROW sparrow.
SAYER a carpenter. SPARHAWK, SPARK (E) sparrowhawk.
SCARLETT one with bright red complexion or dress; SPAULL one from St. Paul (France).
SCARTH dweller at the gap or cliff. SPEAR a spearman.
SCATTERGOOD a philanthropist or spendthrift. SPEED prosperity
SCHAEFER descendant of a shepherd. SPELLER, SPELLAR a preacher
SCHNEIDER, SNYDER, descendant of tailor or cutter. SPENCE(R) a dispenser or keeper of provisions or larder.
SCHOEN descendant of the beautiful or handsome person. SPENDER a bursar, paymaster.
SCHROEDER descendant of the tailor. SPICER a dealer in spices.
SCHULTZ descendant of the magistrate or sheriff or steward. SPILLER an actor and performer.
SCHWARTZ descendant of the swarthy man. SPRIGG(E) small, slender.
SCOBIE dweller at the wood farm. SPRING dweller at a fountain.
SCORER a scout, spy. SPURR a spur-maker.
SCOTT an Irishman or Scot. STACEY, STACY security and prosperity.
SCRAGG bony, thin. STACK dweller at a steep rock.
SCRIVEN, SCRIVENER a public writer or clerk. STAINER painter, decorator.
SEATON dweller at the seaside farm. STAIR dweller at a marsh path.
SEDDON dweller in the spruce-fir valley. STANBURY dweller at the stone fort.
SEDGWICK, SIDGWICK dweller at the sedgy place. STANDISH dweller at the stony enclosure.
SEELEY, SEELY happy. STANFORD dweller at the stone-paved ford.
SELDON dweller at the willow-walk. STANHOPE dweller at a stony mountain hollow.
SELLAR, SELLER a saddler. STANLEY dweller at a stony or rocky field.
SELWYN friend from the hall. STANTON dweller at a stone dwelling.
SEMPLE, SEMPILL one from St. Paul (France). STAPLETON dweller at the enclosure fenced with staples (posts)
SENNETT, SENNITT old & wise. STEAD(E), STEADMAN, STEDMAN dweller at a farmstead.
SERGEANT, SERGENT, SERJENT an officer STEIN dweller near a significant stone or nick.
SERLE, SERRILL armour. STENNETT, STENSON Stephen's son (from St. Stephen).
SEXTON a sexton. STEPHENS, STEVENS, STEVENSON Stephen's son
SEYMOUR, SEYMER one from St. Maur (France). STEWARD an estate manager.
SHAFTO(E) dweller at the shaft hill. STEWART, STEWARD sty-keeper, steward.
SHAKESPEAR(E), SHAKSPERE soldier, beadle, sergeant. STICKLAND dweller at the steep land.
SHANE John. STIMPSON STIMSON. As STENSON.
SHAPSTER tailoress. STIRLING dweller at the yellow house.
SHARP(E) quick, smart. STOBART an ox-herd.
SHAW(E) dweller at a wood. STODARD, STODDARD horse keeper.
SHAWCROSS dweller at the crucifix by the wood. STODART, STODDART horse keeper.
SHAYLER, SHAYLOR cripple, limping walk STONE dweller at a stony rock or stone castle.
SHEARER, SHEARMAN a cutter of wool or cloth. STONER, STONIER a stone-mason, cutter.
SHELLEY, SHELLY dweller at the shelving (sloping) field. STORER a storekeeper.
SHENTON dweller at a beautiful farm. STOTT horse keeper.
SHEPHARD, SHEPHERD shepherd STOUT brave, plump.
SHEPPARD, SHEPPERD shepherd, hill farmer. STOWELL dweller at the rock spring.
SHERIDAN wild man, satyr. STRACHEN Scottish highlands
SHERLOCK blond, white-haired. STRAKER a striker, stroker.
SHIEL dweller at a hut or shed. STRANGE foreign.
SHILLITO(E), SHILITO dweller at the sheep-path shed. STRATTON dweller at the Roman street farm.
SHINER a polisher. STRAUSS plume, crest.
SHIP(P) dweller at the Ship Inn. STREATFIELD dweller at the field by the Roman street.
SHIPMAN a sailor, skipper. STREET(E) dweller on the Roman street.
SHIPTON dweller at a sheep farm. STRINGER a bowstring or cord maker.
SHOESMITH, SHOOSMITH a farrier. STRUTHER(S) dweller by a stream.
SHOOLBRED educated. STRUTT stiff, affected.
SHORT of low stature. STUART sty-keeper, steward.
SHOTTER a shooter. STUBBS dweller at the tree-stumps.
SHUTER an archery shooter STURDEE,STURDEY, STURDY sturdy, reckless.
SIBBALD sea-bold. SUGDEN dweller at the sow hollow.
SIDDALL, SIDDELL dweller in the wide valley. SUMNER, SUMNOR, SUMPNER a summoner, officer at ecclesiastical court.
SIDDELEY, SIDLEY dweller at the broad field. SUTCLIFF(E) dweller on the south cliff.
SIDGWICK dweller at the sedgy place. SUTTON dweller at the south enclosure.
SIEVEKING dweller at the bay or inlet SWAIN(E) a swineherd servant.
SILK(E) a silk dealer. SWAN(N) swan like, long-necked.
SILVA dweller in or near a wood. SWEENEY, SWEENY dweller at the swine meadow.
SILVERWOOD dweller at the silver birch wood. SWINBURNE(S) dweller by the swine brook.
SILVESTER form of Cecilia, St Cecilia. SYRETT victorious counsel.

TABERNER inn-keeper, tabor-player. TINKLER a tinker.
TAFT dweller at a croft TIVERTON dweller at the double ford.
TAIT(S) brisk, cheery. TODD foxy, bushy-haired.
TALBOT a raider, bandit. TODRUNTER a fox-hunter.
TALLIS dweller at the trimmed (cut) copse. TOLLER a tax-collector.
TANNAR, TANNER a leather-maker TOPLIS(S) dweller at the top leas (fields).
TANNENBAUM pine trees TORRES dweller at or near a tower or shire.
TAPPER an innkeeper, beer-seller. TOWNSEND dweller at the town's (village's) end.
TAPSTER a woman inn-keeper or beer-seller. TOY(E) national, spear.
TASKER a thrasher, thresher or reaper. TRACEY, TRACY from Tracy (France).
TAYLOR a tailor. TRAVERS(E) dweller at the cross-roads.
TEDDER national army. TREE dweller by a (prominent) tree.
TELLER, TELLIER a cloth-maker, weaver. TRELAWN(E)Y dweller at the church village.
TELLWRIGHT a tile maker TRELOAR dweller at the lower homestead.
TEMPLE dweller near a religious house. TREMLETT dweller at the aspen grove.
TENNANT, TENNENT a tenant farmer. TRENCH dweller at an alley or cutting.
TENNYSON Dennis's son. TRIGG(E) true, trustworthy
TERRY mighty ruler. TRIMMER strong arm.
TESTER an assayer. TRINDER a wheelwright.
TEW plump, fat. TRIPP skittish colt-like.
THACKERAY, THACRERY dweller at a thatch corner (storehouse). TROLLOPE a loiterer.
THACRAH, THACERAY dweller at a thatch corner (storehouse). TRUE, TRUEBODY, TRUE faithful
THAYER national army. TRUMPER trumpeter.
THICK thickset, stocky. TUCK national spear.
THISTLETHWAITE dweller at the thistle clearing. TUCKER fuller (thickener) of cloth
THORN(S) dweller by the thorn-tree. TUDOR divine gift.
THORPE dweller at the hamlet. TUGWELL dweller at a draw-Well.
THRALE a servant. TULIP tulip grower or like a tulip.
THWAITE dweller at a clearing. TUNNICLIFF(E) dweller at a tunnelled cliff or
THYNNE thin, lean. TURNBULL brave, daring.
TICS pleasant. TURNER a lathe-worker in wood.
TIDY, TIDEY. ready,neat. TWINING dweller between streams.
TIERNEY lord and master. TWIGG scion, son cadet.
TILLER, TILLMAN husbandman, tiller of the soil. TWISS, TWIST a twin.
TILLY dweller at the lime grove. TYE dweller at a common.
TINGAY, TINGEY dweller at the parliament field TYLE a tile-maker.
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UDEN dweller in the yew valley. UPCOTT dweller at upper (high) cottage.
UNDERHAY dweller under a hedge. UPJOHN John's son.
UNDERWOOD dweller in the shade of a wood. URQUHART dweller on a quarter-plot of land.
UNWIN friendless. USHER, USSHER a doorkeeper.
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VACHER a cowherd. VERE dweller at the fishing station
VAIL, VALE dweller in a valley. VERNEY dweller at the alder grove.
VALLANCE dweller at a stronghold. VERNON one from Vernon (France).
VANDERMEER dweller at or near a lake. VERRALL, VERRILL true.
VANNER a winnower. VICAR, VICKER an incumbent a deputy.
VAUGHANVAUGHN small, little. VILLIERS dweller at the hamlet.
VAVASOUR an under-vassal. VINCE, VINCENT conquering.
VAZUEZ a Basque family or descendant of a shepherd. VINE dweller at a vineyard.
VEAL(E) little call. VINSON Vincent's son.
VEASEY, VEAZEY, VESEY dweller on the estate of Vitius. VIVIAN full of life.
VEITCH dweller at the estate. VOISEY one from Voisey (France).
VENABLES dweller at the vineyard. VOYCE one from Voise (France).
VENNER a huntsman. VYSE dweller on the marches (frontier border).
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WIGRAM war-raven. WETHERBY dweller at the sheep farm.
WACE a servant vassal WEYMAN., As, WAY. dweller at a way (path or road).
WACKETT watchful. WHARMBY dweller at the hand-mill place.
WADE dweller at the ford. WHATMORE dweller on the wheat moor.
WADSWORTH dweller at Wade's estate. WHELDON.. dweller at the hollow hill
WAGER a weigher. WHISTLER a piper, whistler.
WAGGETT watchful. WHITAKER dweller at the wheat (or white) field.
WAGHORN(E) a hornblower. WHITBREAD a seller of white bread.
WAGNER a waggoner. WHITE white, fair.
WAGNER descendant of a wagon. driver or wagon maker. WHITEHEAD white-haired, fair haired
WAGSTAF(E) a beadle. WHITELAW dweller at the white hill.
WAINE, WAINER, WAINMAN a waggoner carter. WHITGIFT marriage gift.
WAINWRIGHT a wagon-maker. WHITING dweller at the white meadow.
WAIT(E) a watchman. WHITNEY dweller at the white field.
WAKEFIELD dweller at the wet field. WHITTIER a harness-maker, dresser of white leather.
WAKEWAKEMAN alert watchful WHITTON dweller at the white farm.
WALCOTT dweller at the cottage by the wall. WHITWELL dweller at the white spring.
WALE Welshman, foreigner. WHYMAN a cowman.
WALFORD dweller at the Welshman's ford. WIBBLE war-bold.
WALKER a fuller or thickener of cloth WICK(E), WICKER dweller in the market-place.
WALL dweller by a wall. WIDDEN dweller in the wide valley.
WALLACE, WALLAS a Welshman. WIDDOWS(ON) widow's son.
WALLER a bricklayer WIDGERY war-ruler.
WALLIS a Welshman. WIGGWIGGIN warrior.
WALPOLE dweller at the wall pool. WIGRAM war raven.
WALSH(E) a Welshman. WILBUR beloved stronghold.
WALTERS Walter's son. WILCOCKS, WILCOX Willie's son.
WALTON dweller at the farm by the wall. WILD(E) fierce, untamed & savage.
WAPLE., As, WALPOLE. dweller at the wall pool. WILDER mighty army.
WARD(E) a watchman, guard. WILK, WILKIN little William, Willie.
WARDEN a guardian. WILLARD resolutely brave.
WARING, WARIN, WARNE, WARNER a warren-keeper. WILLOUGHBY dweller at the willow farm.
WARREN dweller at a game preserve, gamekeeper WILLOWS dweller by the willow trees.
WARRENDER, WARRENER, WARRINER a rabbit warren-keeper. WILMOT(T) beloved heart.
WATERFIELD dweller at the watery field. WILTON dweller at the well farm.
WATERHOUSE dweller at the house by the water. WIMBUSH dweller at the vine (wine bush).
WATERLOW dweller at the watery field. WINCH dweller at a bend.
WATERSWATERSON Walter's son. WING dweller on the plain.
WATKINSWATKINSON little Waiter's son. WINGRAVE dweller at the withy grove.
WATSON Walter's son. WINN(E) white fair
WATT mighty army. WINTER born in winter.
WAUCHOPE dweller at the Welsh hill hollow. WINTERBOTHAM, WINTERBOTTOM dweller in the winter valley
WAUGH dweller at a wall. WISHARD, WISHART wise.
WAY dweller at a way (path or road). WOGAN frowning scowling.
WAYNE a waggoner carter. WOLSEY wolf-victory.
WEATHEREDWEATHERHEAD dweller at the top. WOODCOCK a simpleton.
WEAVER, WEBB(E),WEBER, WEBBER a cloth-weaver. WOODLEY dweller at the field by the wood.
WEBER descendant of a cloth weaver. WOODMAN a forester wood-cutter.
WEBSTER a woman cloth-weaver. WOODREAD dweller at the top of the wood.
WEDGWOOD dweller at the guarded wood. WOODROW(E) dweller at the hedgerow by the wood.
WEISS descendant of a man with white hair or skin. WOODTHORPE dweller at the village by the wood.
WELCH Welshman. WOOLLARD wolf-brave.
WELDON dweller at the hill with the spring. WOOLLCOMBE dweller in the wolf valley.
WELLER dweller by the well or spring. WOOLMER wolf-famous.
WELLOW dweller by the willow. WOOTTON dweller at the farm by the wood
WELLS dweller at the springs. WORTH. dweller at the farm
WEMS, WEMYSS dweller at the caves. WORTLEY dweller at the vegetable field.
WENMAN a waggoner. WRAY dweller in a nook.
WENRER descendant of Wemer 'protection army'. WRENCH cunning, tricky
WEST, WESTERN one from the West Country. WRIGHT a metal-or woodworker.
WESTHORPE dweller at the west farm. WYARD, WYATT war-brave.
WESTMACOTT, WESTMANCOTT dweller at the Westerner's cottage. WYCLIF(IE) dweller at the white cliff.
WESTON dweller at the west farm. WYMARK battle emblem.
WESTWOOD dweller at the west wood.
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YALLAND dweller at the sloping land. YEOMAN a countryman rustic.
YAPP eager quick. YERBURY dweller by the earthworks.
YARDLEY dweller at the yard field. YEW dweller by the yew tree.
YARROW dweller by the turbulent river. YONGE, YOUNG younger junior
YATES, YEATS, YETTS dweller at The gates. YOUNGHUSBAND a young farmer husbandman
YEO dweller by the yew tree. YULE born at Christmas.
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ZEAL from Zeal (Devon). ZIMMERMAN a carpenter, or descendant of.

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