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130 Funny Last Names And The True Meaning Behind Them

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Did you know that people didn’t begin using last names at the same time they started using given names? The first recorded use of last names in Europe happened around the 11th century, the medieval times. Up until then, the idea of full names, i.e. your first name plus your family name, didn’t really exist.

Even back then, when the population was not as vast as it is today, there was a good chance that there were three Johns or Peters in the neighborhood. To distinguish them in a conversation, people would use something that set the person in question aside from others. Was John a good blacksmith? Or maybe he was unusually short? And even if there was nothing remarkable about him, he could have been the only one with a father called Jack, so people would refer to him as John, Jack’s son.

Later these nicknames began to be passed down from generation to generation, and this is how the modern surnames were born. By the way, “surname”, “last name”, and “family name” all mean the same thing, so you can use any of these words.

As time passed, some occupations changed their names or disappeared altogether, places were renamed or abandoned, and no one remembered that an ancestor from the 12th century had freckles all over his face. This is how most of the funny names you hear today came to exist. Back in the day, they would have made perfect sense.

For this article, we collected a list of surnames that may sound funny or unusual for English speakers. Have you ever heard any interesting last names that made you wonder what their origin could have been? Share them with us in the comments!

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#1

Assman - Assmann, or Aßmann is a German surname derived from the words "Erasmus", which means "beloved", and "mann", which means "man" in German.

28points

Abner_Mality 1 year ago

As in Erasmus B. Dragon?!??

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Brain - Brain is an English surname derived from a family who lived in Brain, Normandy. Gloucestershire was the location of the first Brain.

28points

Aesthetic club 1 year ago

People would be made fun of with this last name. I already hate my last name, and it is a pretty common one.

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#3

Bich - Bich is a common Vietnamese surname that translates as "blue-green" or "jade".

26points

Fantastic Mr Fox 1 year ago

I’ve met so many people with strange foreign names I’m immune. Anyhow how is this pronounced. Isn’t it just “Bik”?

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#4

Dikshit - Dikshit (also spelled Dixit) is an Indian surname that means "knowledge provider" in Sanskrit.

26points

DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago

Like Madhuri Dixit, the actress.

5points

#5

Peanisbreath - It is a rare surname in the United States and Australia.

26points

Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

Note: there is no "hidden" meaning given, guess it is what it is

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#6

Gopnik - The surname Gopnik is of Russian origin. It translates as "drunk hooligan."

25points

Aesthetic club 1 year ago

The pronunciation and meaning is just weird

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#7

Loser - Loser is a Saxon surname derived from the Old English Loesar or Lesar, which is derived from Lazarus.

24points

Serenity Now! 1 year ago

Let's just say I know some people whose name SHOULD be Loser.

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#8

Daft - The word daft comes from the Middle English word daffle, which means "mild," "gentle," or "meek."

22points

Fantastic Mr Fox 1 year ago (edited)

Daft Punk. Now in (British) English the word daft means silly or foolish. How it changed meaning so much over centuries I don’t know 🙄

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#9

Faartz - Faartz evokes candor, prudence, and decisiveness.

21points

Thegoodboi 1 year ago

My @$$ blew you a kiss.

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#10

Seisdedos - Seisdedos is a Spanish surname that means “a person with six fingers.”

21points

Verinder of the Valley 1 year ago

I am Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

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#11

Longbottom - A Longbottom is a person who lives in a long valley.

20points

HelluvaHedgehogAlien 1 year ago

Neville Longbottom

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#12

Schmuck - The surname Schmuck is of German origin. It translates as "jewelry" or "cleanliness."

20points

Proxima Centauri 1 year ago

In danish 'smuk' means 'beautiful'.

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#13

Pusey - Pusey is a surname derived from the Old English peose, which means "island," for families who lived in Pusey, Oxfordshire (previously Wiltshire).

19points

Hugh Cookson 1 year ago

Also, previously Berkshire, many towns in that area were landed with several different counties over the years, mostly because of politicians trying to garner votes from whatever area wanted their particular party in power - mostly corrupt, definitely dodgy as are all politicians from well before then to the present day regardless of where you are in the World ....

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#14

Hardman - Hardman is an Anglo-Saxon name that means “person with a tough character.” It could also mean a person who is stubborn and completes their tasks.

18points

Realistic_Lemons (any) 1 year ago

🎵 you’re a young man, hard man 🎵

0points

#15

Horsedick - Horsedick is a surname from England that means "brave horse rider."

18points

Amused panda 1 year ago

If anything, the meaning of the name makes this one worse.

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#16

Onions - In the 13th century, onions were popular in France and Ireland and were used to identify onion growers or sellers.

18points

DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago

I mean, I wouldn't mind being named Denny Onion and when people ask "why is your last name onion?" I can say "because we have layers!" Lol

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#17

Shufflebottom - Shufflebottom originated in Lancashire and has several spellings, including Shovellbottom and Shoebottom. It refers to families who own land in a valley.

18points

#18

Medick - Medick is an English name derived from a physician's nickname.

17points

Shark queen 🦈🦈🦈 1 year ago

My mind thought of something else

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#19

Daniels - Daniels isn't a particularly amusing surname unless your name is Jack. It does, however, mean "God has judged."

16points

Thegoodboi 1 year ago

Jack Daniels is a nice man. I have no clue if he is I'm just sipping some of it..

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#20

Rollo-Koster - It is a common surname in the Netherlands and Germany.

16points

OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

I feel oddly compelled to upvote 👍

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#21

Smelly - This surname originated in Scotland for people with a pleasant demeanor.

15points

Vic 1 year ago

Smelly cat.. smelly cat...

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#22

Cobbledick - Cobbledick is an Anglo-Saxon surname of families from Cobbledi in Lincolnshire.

14points

OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

Sounds like a bunch of gobbledygook

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#23

Hooker - Hooker derives from the Old English hoc, which means "angle" or "hook," and refers to "a person who lived near a river bend or corner of a natural feature."

14points

IamMe 1 year ago

There's a big mausoleum in the cemetery near my house, with the names Josiah and Lucretia Clapp Bagg Hooker on it. It always makes me giggle like a middle schooler.

2points

#24

Silly - It is derived from the Old English saelig, which means "a cheerful and happy person."

14points

Mrs. Sherri C (Sherbear) 1 year ago

Makes sense

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#25

Villalobos - Villalobos is a surname from Spain that means "wolf town."

14points

thecoolestmichelle 1 year ago

my middle school principal had that last name

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#26

Weed - Weed is a nickname for someone who is irritable or irascible, derived from the Old English word wed, which means "fury" or "rage."

14points

MissUndastood 1 year ago

I know quite a few people that would love this for a last name.

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#27

Beaver - Beaver is an English surname derived from the Old French beu, which means "fair" or "lovely," and "voir", which means "to see."

13points

Annik Perrot 1 year ago

I know of at least three towns or villages in France named Beauvoir, one of them in Normandy. And there's à nice view from them. But I wonder about the animal called beaver...

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#28

Dork - Dork comes from the Germanic Tederich, which means "strong people."

13points

Thegoodboi 1 year ago

We're all dorks here so :)

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#29

Duck - Duck is a popular English surname and a spelling variation of the German name Duyck.

13points

Hans Heckenhauer 1 year ago

Duyck is neither a German name nor a word

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#30

Fokker - It translates to "breeder" in Dutch.

13points

RoanTheMad 1 year ago

yea.. not sure the meaning makes this one any better.

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#31

Pelagatti - Pelagatti is a surname from Italy that means "skins cats."

13points

Verinder of the Valley 1 year ago

WHO WOULD DO SUCH A THING??? WHY DOES THIS NAME EXIST?WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? I have SO many, mostly angry, questions.

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#32

Recker - Recker is a German and Dutch surname that is a variant of Richard or the Dutch surname Rijker.

13points

JB 1 year ago

Number one!

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#33

Swett - Swett is a Svet variant that means "world."

13points

#34

Titball - This is an American surname that is mostly found in Pennsylvania.

13points

Aesthetic club 1 year ago

American?

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#35

Willy - Willy, Willie, or Willey is an English surname derived from William, which means "desire" and "helmet."

13points

Auntriarch 1 year ago

This explanation isn't helping my gutter dwelling mind one bit

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#36

Bellagamba - Bellagamba is a lovely Italian surname. It translates as "beautiful leg."

12points

OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

Ça m'a fait une belle jambe 🤭

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#37

Broad - Broad is an Anglo-Saxon surname derived from the Old English brode, which means "strong person."

12points

#38

Butts - Butt or Butts is a surname in English derived from the French word but, which means "target."

12points

Diane Aguilar 1 year ago

The iconic Texas-based supermarket/grocery store chain H-E-B, with stores solely in certain parts of Texas and northern Mexico, got its name from the initials of the founder of the company, Howard E. Butt. It was his mother who opened the very first location of what would become H-E-B, but Howard expanded operations into multiple stores and made those stores unto what Texans now know and love. His descendent Charles Butt is the present CEO. I've recently moved out of Texas and miss H-E-B greatly (as well as another Texas-only chain, Bush's Chicken).

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#39

Chew - Chew is a surname in Chinese, Korean, Cantonese, and Hokkien.

12points

#40

Clutterbuck - Clutterbuck is an old surname that is mostly found in Gloucestershire. It was first mentioned in the sixteenth century.

12points

Serenity Now! 1 year ago

Is this where we get the word 'clusterf*ck'?

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#41

Cockburn - Cockburns were people descended from Cockburn, a town in Berwickshire. It was derived from the Old English words cocc (rooster) and burna (stream).

12points

Firkin Dirkin 1 year ago

Pronounced "co-burn" in lowland scots/ borders area

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#42

Cockett - Cockett is an occupational name for a baker derived from Middle English. It could also be derived from the Anglo-French cockette seal, which included the King's Custom House seal.

12points

JB 1 year ago

If you have this last name, call your kid Remington.

1point

#43

Goff - Goff is a Welsh surname derived from a nickname for someone with red hair. It is widespread in East Anglia.

12points

Hugh Cookson 1 year ago

As is Disney ....

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#44

Kieksyte - Kieksyte is a Dutch surname that translates as "compassionate."

12points

Con O Cuinn 1 year ago

Wasn't this the name of people who could see vessen in Grimm?

1point

#45

Ramsbottom - Ramsbottom is the surname of families from the Lancashire town of Ramsbottom. It is derived from the Old English words ramm (wild garlic) and bothm (valley bottom).

12points

Verinder of the Valley 1 year ago

Despicable me!!!!

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#46

Saap - Saap is a German surname derived from the word sabbe. It could also come from the Middle English sap, which means "spruce tree."

12points

#47

Bottom - Bottom is an Old English surname that means "valley bottom" and refers to someone who lives in a broad valley.

11points

#48

Cornfoot - Cornfoot is an Anglo-Saxon surname from the Cornford area of Durham.

11points

OneHappyPuppy 1 year ago

Had 2 teachers in elementary school (married couple) Mr. and Mrs. Cornfoot and I was certain they were from Cornwall... No idea how my little mind came up with that, but I was preeetty embarrassed when I said that out loud and the teachers said "no, were from *insert other town, can't remember which*"

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#49

Cox - Cox is a common surname in both England and Wales. It comes from the word cocke, which means "son of" or "servant of."

11points

The peas rolled off the counter 1 year ago

Heard of this before somewhere

1point

#50

Dankworth - Dankworth is an anglicized form of Tancred, which means "farmstead" in German.

11points

Alexandra Lehnert 1 year ago

Nope. Comes from Dank, nothing with farming and stuff.

2points

#51

Everhard - Everhard is a surname in England derived from Eberhard.

11points

#52

Glydenbollocks - This elegant surname means "golden balls."

11points

IamMe 1 year ago

I can't unsee the picture in my head! 🤣🤣🤣

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#53

Gotobed - It could have originated in England, referring to people who had a bed, which was unusual in the 12th century.

11points

Diane Aguilar 1 year ago

There's an English post-punk band called Wire and one of the members of the band is called Robert Gotobed, but I can't remember if that's his actual surname.

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#54

Greedy - Greedy comes from the Old Irish surname "MacRiada," which is also known as "Grady" or "Gready." It is a synonym for "horseman."

11points

Con O Cuinn 1 year ago (edited)

I'm deeply suspicious of this one. I've met Gradys, O'Gradys, Creedys, McCreedys, but never heard of "Greedy"

1point

#55

Grossweiner - Grossweiner is a common English surname but can be found in the Americas as well.

11points

RoanTheMad 1 year ago

never heard of this one in my life.

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#56

Hardy - Hardy is a common English and French surname that means “bold.”

11points

The peas rolled off the counter 1 year ago

Unless you're really dirty minded this sounds normal

3points

#57

Kuntz - Kuntz is a German surname that translates as "brave."

11points

#58

Licker - Licker is a surname from North Germany and a nickname for a foodie. It comes from the Middle Low German word licken, which means "to lick."

11points

Little letitia 1 year ago

Another terrible surname for anyone named Richard! 😂

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#59

Nutter - Nutter comes from the Old English notere, which means "clerk," or nothard, which means "oxen breeder."

11points

#60

Pappalardo - This is an Italian surname that translates as "lard eater."

11points

Ines Olabarria-Smith 1 year ago

There’s a great chef named Pappalardo, check out his YouTube channel.

3points

#61

Sharts - Sharts is a surname from Africa that may be derived from the German schertz.

11points

JB 1 year ago (edited)

There's the Dutch last name Schat, which is similar

1point

#62

Suparman - Suparman is a very popular Arabic surname in Indonesia.

11points

Con O Cuinn 1 year ago

You say popular, like people chose it

2points

#63

Supersad - The last name occurs predominantly in The Americas.

11points

Verinder of the Valley 1 year ago

oh wait, oh wait, your NAME is Supersad! I thought you said you were SUPER SAD! sorry, my mistake.

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#64

Tickle - Tickle is an English surname given to families from the village of Tickhill in South Yorkshire.

11points

Little letitia 1 year ago

Hopefully these parents don't call their daughter Tess!

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#65

Ball - The word ball or balls comes from the Middle English word "balle", which can mean someone who lives on or near a rounded hill.

10points

Diane Aguilar 1 year ago

As in Lucille Ball!

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#66

Bierhals - Bierhals is a surname from Germany. It translates to "beer throat".

10points

timothy (he/they) 1 year ago

.. ofc its from germany lol

1point

#67

Bodycomb - Bodycomb is an English surname derived from the counties of Bodiam in West Sussex, Bodenham in Herefordshire, and Bodham in Norfolk. Variations of this surname include Boddam, Bodiam, Bodicam, Bodicum, and Bodycombe.

10points

#68

Cienfuegos - Cienfuegos is a Spanish surname that translates to "a hundred fires."

10points

#69

Colon - Colon is a Spanish surname that sounds similar to Columbus in English.

10points

Diane Aguilar 1 year ago

Hence Christopher Columbus's Spanish name Cristobal Colon.

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#70

Hickinbottom - Hugg's land in East Cheshire is named after the Hickinbottom family.

10points

Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

A variant is Higgenbotham

1point

#71

Kock - Kock translates to "cook" in several languages, primarily Dutch and German. It comes from the Latin word coquus, which means "art of cooking."

10points

IamMe 1 year ago

Huh. I always thought it was spelled kok. No?

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#72

Light - Light is a Middle English nickname for someone who is upbeat and cheerful.

10points

#73

Panda - It is an Indian surname used by priests in Odisha, India.

10points

OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

Welcome to the family 🐼

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#74

Perv - This is an American surname that has nothing to do with the owner's personality.

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#75

Pigg - Pigg is an English name derived from the Middle English word pigge, which means "young hog."

10points

Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

So Pigg basically means Pig.

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#76

Stroker - Pembrokeshire was home to the Stroker family. Their name is derived from the Normandy town of Stock.

10points

Little letitia 1 year ago

"Ahh yes, may I introduce you to my good friend Richard Stroker... (d**k to his friends!) 😂

2points

#77

Bonner - Bonner is a surname in England, Scotland, and Ireland derived from the Middle English nickname "bonere", which means "gentle" or "handsome."

9points

RoanTheMad 1 year ago (edited)

I know someone with this surname, it isn't pronounced like the apparently oh so funny word "boner" its pronounced "bon" with a short o sound. Sometime's you'll hear the word "bonny" especially in the north of the UK (north england and scotland) to mean someone is pretty, so the meaning is likely right though.

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Bracegirdle - This is an Anglo-Saxon surname meaning "maker of breech-girdles," which were belts used to hold up breeches in ancient times.

9points

JB 1 year ago

"I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Holdmypantsup."

3points

#79

Fanny - Fanny is a name from the Anglo-Saxon language that refers to a family who lives near a marsh or swamp. It derives from the Old English word fenn, which means "fen" or "wetlands."

9points

JB 1 year ago

Can't imagine there's many Brits left with this name! Any of you seen some Fannys about?

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#80

Large - It is a Middle English and French word that means "generous."

9points

IamMe 1 year ago

So many of these seem like someone just discovered a thesaurus.

2points

#81

Normous - The Swedish word Normous means "trustworthy" and "loyal."

9points

Ben Dreyer 1 year ago

Mr E. Normous

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#82

Player - The term "player" is derived from the Middle English pleyen, which means "to play."

9points

#83

Pound - Pound is a common English surname derived from the Middle English pund (later pound), which means an animal enclosure. Variations include Pounds, Pounder, Pund, Pond, and Ponds.

9points

#84

Register - The word register comes from the Middle English and Old French register, which both mean "register." It could be a metonymic occupational name for a scribe.

9points

IamMe 1 year ago

Like a registrar?

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#85

Rump - Rump is a surname from Estonia. It translates as "dugout" or "punt."

9points

#86

Sackrider - Sackrider is the American spelling of sackreuter, a German nickname for "plunderer."

9points

C W 1 year ago

If the name fits…

0points

#87

Saltaformaggio - It is a surname from Italy that means "jump the cheese."

9points

Serenity Now! 1 year ago

I think I've played jump the cheese when I was in kindergarten.

0points

#88

Shytles - It is a corruption of the Dutch occupational name for a bargemaster.

9points

JB 1 year ago

And a great exclamation when startled!

0points

#89

Smalley - Smalley is derived from the Old English words smael, which means "narrow," and leah, which means "wood" or "clearing."

9points

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#90

Sporn - Sporn is a surname derived from the Middle High German word sporn, which means "to spur."

9points

#91

Squatpump - Squatpump is a surname from the United States.

9points

Serenity Now! 1 year ago

I think you're just making sh*t up now.

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#92

Tingle - Tingle is a job title for someone who makes nails or pins.

9points

#93

Titsworth - Titsworth is an old English surname for people who lived in or around Tetsworth, Oxfordshire.

9points

#94

Twocock - Twocock is a common surname in England.

9points

OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago

Sounds like an interesting phenomenon

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#95

Wankum - Wankum is a surname from Germany that means "imagination."

9points

Alexandra Lehnert 1 year ago

No, only the name of a city in Northrhine Westphalia. Imagination would be Fantasie, Vorstellungskraft or something like that.

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#96

Woolfson - Woolfson is a wolf's son.

9points

IamMe 1 year ago

Woolfson means wolf's son? Now you're just pulling my leg.

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#97

Berger - The name Berger comes from the Old French word "bergier", which means "shepherd."

8points

#98

Bonefat - Bonefat is an unusual spelling of the common French surname Bonenfrant. It denotes a good child.

8points

#99

Bottum - Bottum is one of Britain's oldest Anglo-Saxon names. It is the name of a group of families who lived in a broad valley or on a hillside near Bootham, Yorkshire.

8points

Diane Aguilar 1 year ago

See also: Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum, who was chided for his surname when he first came out as gay.

0points

#100

Dickinson - Dickinson is an abbreviation for "son of Dickin." It comes from Richard.

8points

Kimberly McCoy 1 year ago

I've always wondered how D**k was short for Richard?

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#101

Fumagalli - Fumagalli is a surname from Italy that means "to blow smoke at chickens."

8points

Serenity Now! 1 year ago

Well now there's an idea. I haven't done that yet in my life.

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#102

Hardick - Hardick is a habitational name for families residing in Hardwick in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire.

8points

#103

Hardmeat - This surname is derived from the parish of Hardmead in Buckinghamshire.

8points

KBT 1 year ago

😂😂😂

1point

#104

Hyman - The surname Hyman is derived from the Old English hegham, which means "enclosed dwelling."

8points

#105

Kok - Kok is a Dutch surname that means "cook" in the language.

8points

JB 1 year ago

Pronounced Coke, mercifully.

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#106

Looney - Looney is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic lanaigh, which means "descendant of Luanach."

8points

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#107

Mahboobeh - Mahboobeh is an Arabic surname that means "beloved."

8points

JB 1 year ago

Well, who doesn't love Mahboobehs?

5points

#108

Mangina - Mangina is a surname from Italy that means "wine maker" or "wine drinker."

8points

Auntriarch 1 year ago

Sounds like a contradiction in terms

1point

#109

Payne - It comes from the Latin word paganus, which means "heathen" or "pagan."

8points

#110

Weiner - Weiner is a cartwright's occupational name in Germany. It is a Wagnerian variant.

8points

#111

Aycock - It is an Anglo-Saxon name given to residents of Heycock, Berkshire.

7points

#112

Broadhurst - It was the surname of the families who lived in Broadhurst, Sussex. It is derived from the Old English words brad, which means "broad," and hyrst, which means "wooded hill."

7points

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#113

Cummings - Cummings or Cumming is a Norman surname found in England, Scotland, and Ireland. It translates as "bent" or "crooked."

7points

#114

Luckinbill - The names Luckinbill and Luckenbill is derived from the German words Luginbuhl, which means "to watch" or "to lie in wait" (luogen) and "hillock" (buhel).

7points

#115

Morehead - Morehead is an ancient English surname used by Lanark families.

7points

JB 1 year ago

There was a Craven Morehead who wrote a book, I believe...

0points

#116

Seeman - Also known as Seaman, is an Anglo-Saxon name that means "sailor."

7points

#117

Sexwale - Sexwale is a Limponian surname that is pronounced Sekgwale.

7points

sofacushionfort 1 year ago

Googling “ Limponian” fails to illuminate

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#118

Viejobueno - Viejobueno is a prestigious Spanish surname that translates as "nice old man."

7points

#119

Wiwi - Wiwi is a Nordic name that is a variant of Vivi.

7points

#120

Baal - Baal is derived from the Old French "baud", which means "joyful." It is also a common surname in India and Arabic.

6points

#121

Borgnino - Borgnino has a distinguished voice. It is an Italian surname that translates as "blind in one eye."

6points

JB 1 year ago

Little Borg. Too cute to assimilate you.

1point

#122

Gorey - Gorey is an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Mac Gafraidh, which means "son of Gafradh."

6points

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#123

Maldonado - Maldonado is a common Spanish surname that translates as "unfavorable."

6points

Diane Aguilar 1 year ago

Oh geez, I've known numerous Maldonados throughout my life and now I'm never going to think of them in the same way again.

1point

#124

Pentti - Benedict is spelled Pentti in Finland.

6points

#125

Poore - This surname is derived from the nickname "power and pauper."

6points

#126

Rhammar - It is a popular surname, particularly in Morocco.

6points

#127

Ruff - Ruff is an English name for someone who lives on or near uncultivated rough land.

6points

#128

Wanket - Wanket is a surname from the United States.

6points

Serenity Now! 1 year ago

Unless this name comes from US Indigenous People, aren't all Americans ancestors of immigrants? How can any surnames originate there?

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#129

Bader - Bader is a German surname as well as an occupational name for a public bathhouse attendant or owner.

5points

Alexandra Lehnert 1 year ago

No, a Bader was in the middle ages something like a surgeon. Although more like a quack. Also they cut your hair and shaved your beard. But nothing with a public bathhouse attendant or owner. Where do people get this stupid and wrongful facts?

3points

#130

Wang - Wang is a common surname in China.

5points

The peas rolled off the counter 1 year ago (edited)

What's so weird/funny about that..?

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Aivaras Kaziukonis

Aivaras is a SEO listicles curator. Aivaras is a student trying to pave the way to his career in Marketing and advertisment creation. Also Aivaras like's to watch and play sports, especially football.

Aivaras is a SEO listicles curator. Aivaras is a student trying to pave the way to his career in Marketing and advertisment creation. Also Aivaras like's to watch and play sports, especially football.

Marisha Kazaryan

I knew I wanted to be a storyteller ever since I learned to read and write. Fulfilled this dream when I became a content creator and a filmmaker. Also got a degree in English language and literature because grammar is important! Good coffee and good music make everything better. When I’m not telling stories, you’ll find me studying foreign languages (currently, Korean), fangirling over my guinea pig Pepperboy, watching TV shows, and learning to play the drums.

I knew I wanted to be a storyteller ever since I learned to read and write. Fulfilled this dream when I became a content creator and a filmmaker. Also got a degree in English language and literature because grammar is important! Good coffee and good music make everything better. When I’m not telling stories, you’ll find me studying foreign languages (currently, Korean), fangirling over my guinea pig Pepperboy, watching TV shows, and learning to play the drums.

What do you think ?

Alexandra Lehnert 1 year ago

So many wrong facts, I'm crying.

4points

Con O Cuinn 1 year ago

Every so called Irish name and definition just seemed off. I'm no expert, but apparently neither is the person writing these

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QuackerCracker 1 year ago

My best friend in middle school's last name was Hertz. I remember her saying that once she got a rental car from Enterprise, and her mom was like "Reservation for Hertz" and the dude was slowly pointing at the sign LOL

0points

Siobhan Gournay 1 year ago

Have personally known people whose surnames were Hooker, Onions, Broad, Ramsbottom, Large, Moody and Crapper but to name a few!

0points

Alexandra Lehnert 1 year ago

So many wrong facts, I'm crying.

4points

Con O Cuinn 1 year ago

Every so called Irish name and definition just seemed off. I'm no expert, but apparently neither is the person writing these

2points

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QuackerCracker 1 year ago

My best friend in middle school's last name was Hertz. I remember her saying that once she got a rental car from Enterprise, and her mom was like "Reservation for Hertz" and the dude was slowly pointing at the sign LOL

0points

Siobhan Gournay 1 year ago

Have personally known people whose surnames were Hooker, Onions, Broad, Ramsbottom, Large, Moody and Crapper but to name a few!

0points

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