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Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics.
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Names. Everyone has one, most people have a vague idea what...
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Lists of surnames organized by letter, ethnicity and more.
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On this page you will find lists of the most common surnames...
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Lists of famous namesakes, organized by name into various...
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The etymology and history of surnames. This is a collection...
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A place to ask what your name means, or to get opinions and...
- Meanings
Name meaning reverse dictionary; a collection of meanings...
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Enter your surname and begin learning its origins, your potential family lineage, and where your ancestors most likely came from. Find out more today.
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Find the origin of a last name. How much do you really know about your name? Discover the origin and the meanings of your name. Most common last names. SMITH 6,578,701 individuals. JONES 3,122,604 individuals. BROWN 3,016,742 individuals. TAYLOR 2,799,405 individuals. WILLIAMS 2,432,425 individuals. WILSON 2,179,999 individuals.
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