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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
expand search to include search narrower synonyms: attempt...
- 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
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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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.
Discover the origin of your last name. Your surname can tell you a lot about your family history, including where your ancestors lived and their occupations. Search for your surname to learn more.
Search Geni's users have created 260 million profiles with 15 million surnames. Enter your last name in the search box above to find out more information about your family name, including a description with the surname's origin and history, profiles, documents, projects and discussions.
Here you will find the distribution of your surname sorted by countries! There is also important information about the meaning of your last name, its most popular first names and the genealogy of your last name.
