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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.
- Introduction
Names. Everyone has one, most people have a vague idea what...
- Browse Surnames
Lists of surnames organized by letter, ethnicity and more.
- Advanced Search
ignore name meanings: the description is the meaning and...
- Most Common
On this page you will find lists of the most common surnames...
- Namesakes
Lists of famous namesakes, organized by name into various...
- Submitted Surnames
The etymology and history of surnames. This is a collection...
- Message Boards
For name games and other fun diversions: create-a-family,...
- Meanings
Name meaning reverse dictionary; a collection of meanings...
- Introduction
Lists of surnames organized by letter, ethnicity and more.
expand search to ancestral names: the "relationship" is how the name relates to its parent name. example: searching for diminutive matches Betsy because it is a diminutive of its parent Elizabeth. selecting (all core forms) excludes peripheral forms such as diminutives, short forms, and combinations
A list of names in which the usage is English; and the categories include surnames.
Find the meaning, history and popularity of given names from around the world. Get ideas for baby names or discover your own name's history.
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Discover the meaning and history behind your last name. Your last name gives you a sense of identity and helps you discover who you are and where you come from.
