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Reset filtersGallagher is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Gallchobhair, meaning ‘descendant of the foreign helper’. The name was anglicized in the 10th‑century surname convention and has many…
The surname García is the most common name in Spain and in the Spanish‑speaking world. Its linguistic origin is uncertain; it appears in medieval Latin records as Garsea…
The surname Glover derives from Old English glōf ‘glove’, indicating a glove maker or seller. It is an English occupational name, first recorded in the 13th century. Modern…
The surname Graham is a locational name of English origin, derived from the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire. It entered Scotland in the 12th century with Sir William de…
The surname Green is one of the most common English surnames, originally a descriptive nickname meaning ‘green’ or a topographic name for someone living near a village green.…
The surname Griffiths is a Welsh patronymic derived from the personal name Gruffudd, meaning ‘strong’ or ‘fierce’. It is the anglicised form of the patronymic ap Gruffudd. The name…
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