Last Names by Country of Origin

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Maybe Jewish last name? Find out the meaning and history behind your last name here.Last Names From Around the WorldAs people of different heritages, traditions, and cultures are spread across the globe, so too are surnames. From Irish surnames, German surnames, Scottish surnames, Indian surnames, and more, navigate last names by their country of origin by using the list above, and discover surnames from different nationalities! But, before we begin, what are some of the most popular ethnic last names by country?Chinese Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Wang, Li, Zhang, Liu, Chen.French Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Martin, Bernard, Dubois, Thomas, Robert.German Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Müller, Schmidt, Schneider, Fischer, Weber.Greek Surnames:\u0026nbsp;Papadopoulos, Papadakis, Galanis, Georgiou, Demetriou.Indian Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Patel, Kumar, Singh, Sharma, Gupta.Irish Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Murphy, Kelly, O\u0027Sullivan, Walsh, Smith.Italian Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Rossi, Russo, Ferrari, Esposito, Bianchi.Japanese Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Satō, Suzuki, Takahashi, Tanaka, Watanabe.Jewish Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Cohen, Levy, Goldberg, Friedman, Schwartz.Kenyan Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Wangari, Ali, Abdi, Hassan, Juma.Mexican Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Hernández, García, Martínez, González, Pérez.Nigerian Last Names: Obi, Bello, Mohammed, Okeke, Okoro.Scottish Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Smith, Brown, Wilson, Campbell, Stewart.Spanish Last Names:\u0026nbsp;García, Rodríguez, González, Fernández, López.Vietnamese Last Names:\u0026nbsp;Nguyen, Tran, Le, Pham, Huynh.Where Do Last Names Come From?\u0026nbsp;It may not seem like it, but the use of last names is a relatively recent practice in the course of human history. The Chinese were some of the first people to use surnames. Over three thousand years ago, people in China began inheriting family names in order to take a more accurate census.\u0026nbsp;For most small villages and towns, last names weren\u0027t needed, as people mainly knew who everyone was. However, the use of surnames grew more popular as populations grew and people began to travel and move often.\u0026nbsp;Last names didn\u0027t become common in Europe until at least the Middle Ages. These surnames were usually designated based on someone\u0027s family history, characteristics, occupation, or place of origin.Surname Meanings: History and EtymologyWe never really think about our last names, until it’s time to change them (or keep them!) for marriage or until we have children of our own and we need to come up with some first names that work! Knowing the meaning and origin of your surname can help you find a good fit for your baby’s name, whether you’d like to match the ancestry of the two names, or you’re looking for a first name meaning that complements your last name.Patronymic NamesSome of the most common surnames are patronymic names, passed down from the father\u0027s name or another male ancestor in the family. These names indicate direct descendants. To show family lineage in English, the suffix \u0022-son\u0022 or \u0022-sen\u0022 is added after the given name of the father or grandfather. \u0026nbsp;For example, someone with the surname Johnson\u0026nbsp;is literally translated to \u0022son of John.\u0022Descriptive NamesSince surnames were introduced in order to distinguish people from one another and create a unique identity, many common surnames were based on someone\u0027s physical traits or appearance. For example, popular Italian surnames originate from describing how someone looks. For example, the last name Rossi\u0026nbsp;describes someone with red hair. While the last name Bassetti\u0026nbsp;translates to a person who is short or small.\u0026nbsp;Occupational NamesMany surname origins throughout history were directly connected to someone\u0027s job or position in society. Common English surnames like Miller or Smith are obviously occupational. If you have one of these surnames, your ancestors were likely millers or blacksmiths. Similarly, many German names are based on professions. For example, Fischer\u0026nbsp;comes from \u0022fisherman\u0022 and the last name Weber\u0026nbsp;comes from the word for \u0022weaver.\u0022\u0026nbsp;Topographic NamesTopographic or geographical names are derived from place names, towns, and landscapes. For example, Old English surnames often combined landmarks with the prefix \u0022At- or Atten-\u0022 meaning \u0022at the/by the.\u0022 So for example, the surname meaning of Adwell\u0026nbsp;is literally someone \u0022at the well.\u0022\u0026nbsp;Similarly, Polish surnames very often include the suffix \u0022-owski\u0022 after a specific place name to show the connection. The common Polish last name Baczewski\u0026nbsp;indicates someone from the town of Bacze.\u0026nbsp;If you’re not sure of the origins of your surname, it’s time to do some research into your family history. You don\u0027t need to be a genealogist in order to discover your roots. You can start here!Does Your Last Name Tell Your Ethnicity?While a person\u0027s last name can often provide some clues about their ethnicity or family history, it is not a definitive or comprehensive indicator of someone\u0027s ethnic background.It\u0027s important to note that due to factors like migration, intermarriage, name changes, and cultural assimilation, a person\u0027s last name might not accurately reflect their current ethnicity or heritage. 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Our family names symbolize relationships, connections, and a personal history that goes back centuries.</p> <p>Do you have an Irish last name or a unique French surname? Maybe Jewish last name? Find out the meaning and history behind your last name here.</p> <h2>Last Names From Around the World</h2> <p>As people of different heritages, traditions, and cultures are spread across the globe, so too are surnames. From Irish surnames, German surnames, Scottish surnames, Indian surnames, and more, navigate last names by their country of origin by using the list above, and discover surnames from different nationalities! But, before we begin, what are some of the most popular ethnic last names by country?</p> <ol><li>Chinese Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/wang">Wang</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/li">Li</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/zhang">Zhang</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/liu">Liu</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/chen">Chen</a>.</li> <li>French Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/martin">Martin</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/bernard">Bernard</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/dubois">Dubois</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/thomas">Thomas</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/robert">Robert</a>.</li> <li>German Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/muller">Müller</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/schmidt">Schmidt</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/schneider">Schneider</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/fischer">Fischer</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/weber">Weber</a>.</li> <li>Greek Surnames: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/papadopoulos">Papadopoulos</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/papadakis">Papadakis</a>, <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/galanis">Galanis</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/georgiou">Georgiou</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/demetriou">Demetriou</a>.</li> <li>Indian Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/patel">Patel</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/kumar">Kumar</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/singh">Singh</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/sharma">Sharma</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/gupta">Gupta</a>.</li> <li>Irish Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/murphy">Murphy</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/kelly">Kelly</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/osullivan">O'Sullivan</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/walsh">Walsh</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/smith">Smith</a>.</li> <li>Italian Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/rossi">Rossi</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/russo">Russo</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/ferrari">Ferrari</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/esposito">Esposito</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/bianchi">Bianchi</a>.</li> <li>Japanese Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/sato">Satō</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/suzuki">Suzuki</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/takahashi">Takahashi</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/tanaka">Tanaka</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/watanabe">Watanabe</a>.</li> <li>Jewish Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/cohen">Cohen</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/levy">Levy</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/goldberg">Goldberg</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/friedman">Friedman</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/schwartz">Schwartz</a>.</li> <li>Kenyan Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/wangari">Wangari</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/ali">Ali</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/abdi">Abdi</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/hassan">Hassan</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/juma">Juma</a>.</li> <li>Mexican Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/hernandez">Hernández</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/garcia">García</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/martinez">Martínez</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/gonzalez">González</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/perez">Pérez</a>.</li> <li>Nigerian Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/obi">Obi</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/bello">Bello</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/mohammed">Mohammed</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/okeke">Okeke</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/okoro">Okoro</a>.</li> <li>Scottish Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/smith">Smith</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/brown">Brown</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/wilson">Wilson</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/campbell">Campbell</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/stewart">Stewart</a>.</li> <li>Spanish Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/garcia">García</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/rodriguez">Rodríguez</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/gonzalez">González</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/fernandez">Fernández</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/lopez">López</a>.</li> <li>Vietnamese Last Names: <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/nguyen">Nguyen</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/tran">Tran</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/le">Le</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/pham">Pham</a>, <a href="/baby-names/name-meaning/huynh">Huynh</a>.</li> </ol><h2>Where Do Last Names Come From? </h2> <p>It may not seem like it, but the use of last names is a relatively recent practice in the course of human history. The Chinese were some of the first people to use surnames. Over three thousand years ago, people in China began inheriting family names in order to take a more accurate census. </p> <p>For most small villages and towns, last names weren't needed, as people mainly knew who everyone was. However, the use of surnames grew more popular as populations grew and people began to travel and move often. </p> <p>Last names didn't become common in Europe until at least the Middle Ages. These surnames were usually designated based on someone's family history, characteristics, occupation, or place of origin.</p> <p><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Names%20by%20Origin%20Image.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Names by Country of Origin" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="20670597-aca8-46c5-b88c-5f344d0d21cd" height="696" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Names%20by%20Origin%20Image.jpg" width="1106" loading="lazy" /></picture></p> <h2>Surname Meanings: History and Etymology</h2> <p>We never really think about our last names, until it’s time to change them (or keep them!) for marriage or until we have children of our own and we need to come up with some first names that work! Knowing the <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/browse-names/surname" rel=" noopener noopener" target="_blank">meaning and origin of your surname</a> can help you find a good fit for your baby’s name, whether you’d like to match the ancestry of the two names, or you’re looking for a first name meaning that complements your last name.</p> <h3>Patronymic Names</h3> <p>Some of the most common surnames are patronymic names, passed down from the father's name or another male ancestor in the family. These names indicate direct descendants. To show family lineage in English, the suffix "-son" or "-sen" is added after the given name of the father or grandfather. For example, someone with the surname <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/johnson">Johnson</a> is literally translated to "son of John."</p> <h3>Descriptive Names</h3> <p>Since surnames were introduced in order to distinguish people from one another and create a unique identity, many common surnames were based on someone's physical traits or appearance. For example, popular Italian surnames originate from describing how someone looks. For example, the last name <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/rossi">Rossi</a> describes someone with red hair. While the last name <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/bassetti">Bassetti</a> translates to a person who is short or small. </p> <h3>Occupational Names</h3> <p>Many surname origins throughout history were directly connected to someone's job or position in society. Common English surnames like <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/miller">Miller</a> or <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/smith">Smith</a> are obviously occupational. If you have one of these surnames, your ancestors were likely millers or blacksmiths. Similarly, many German names are based on professions. For example, <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/fischer">Fischer</a> comes from "fisherman" and the last name <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/weber">Weber</a> comes from the word for "weaver." </p> <h3>Topographic Names</h3> <p>Topographic or geographical names are derived from place names, towns, and landscapes. For example, Old English surnames often combined landmarks with the prefix "At- or Atten-" meaning "at the/by the." So for example, the surname meaning of <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/adwell">Adwell</a> is literally someone "at the well." </p> <p>Similarly, Polish surnames very often include the suffix "-owski" after a specific place name to show the connection. The common Polish last name <a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/baby-names/name-meaning/baczewski">Baczewski</a> indicates someone from the town of Bacze. </p> <p>If you’re not sure of the origins of your surname, it’s time to do some research into your family history. You don't need to be a genealogist in order to discover your roots. 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