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English Family Names and Their Origins

Common English Surnames

Here are some of the most frequent English surnames:

  • Smith (origin: occupational)
  • Johnson (origin: patronymic)
  • Williams (origin: patronymic)
  • Brown (origin: descriptive)
  • Davis (origin: occupational)

Geographic Distribution

SurnameOrigin CountryGlobal Population
SmithEngland5.8 million
JohnsonScotland4.3 million
WilliamsWales3.9 million

Historical Notes

Surnames became widespread in England after the Norman Conquest (1066). Many derive from: occupational roles, geographic features, or patronymic prefixes (-son, -sen, -er). For example:

  • Robertson (son of Robert)
  • Williamson (son of William)
  • Thomasson (son of Thomas)

Modern Trends

According to Smith (2020), 35% of English surnames contain the prefix "_-son_-". Notable exceptions include:

  • French-derived names: Richardson
  • German-derived names: Schmidt
  • Scandinavian-derived names: Nielsen

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