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Derived from the adjective Argyros, this surname means “silvery.” The name connotes strength.

The last name Argyros of Greek origin is patronymic.

ArgentoĪrgento is a surname of Italian origin and means “silver.” The name is said to have originated as a way of representing a person with silver hair. Habitational surnames are derived from the name of places that include towns, farmlands, villages, and country houses. The name Arden finds its derivation in Celtic and it means “high.” It is a habitational name for someone from Arden in Warwickshire or Arden in North Yorkshire. Anton means “highly praiseworthy” with origins in Greek and Roman. AntonovĪntonov refers to the “son of Anton” and is a patronymic surname. Meaning “son of an angel,” the name is a form of the first name Evangelos, which means “bringer of the good news.” 16. The name has Italian origins and means “brave.” It is a habitational last name originating from a place called Andino in Castile. It was first recorded in a place called Hemhurst in the 13th century. The surname Amherst is believed to have originated from Britain”s Anglo-Saxon culture. It is a patronymic surname of Spanish origin and means “son of Alvaro.” It also means “son of a warrior” in Old German. It means “settlement by the river” and has been derived from the villages of Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. With origins in Old Greek, this last name means “defender of men.” 11. It is derived from the masculine personal name “Alexey,” which means “ Alex‘s.” The name Alex means “defender.” 10. AlexeyevĪlexeyev is a common Russian last name. The name Aldine is inspired by a powerful family who held the estate of Holden in the Parish of Haslingden. AetosĪetos originates from Greek and means “eagle of Zeus.” An eagle symbolizes victory, immortality, and strength as a “king of the skies.” 7. With origins in Greek and Hebrew, Adamos means “son of Adams.” It also means “son of the red earth.” 6. It is of Hebrew origin and means “God is my light.” 5. AbnerĪlthough a personal name, Abner is common as a surname too. AbeĪbe is a name of Ainu language origin (Japanese) and means “sun festival.” 4. Abbottĭerived from the Old French word abet, this name means “priest.” The name also has its origins in Greek and late Latin as the word abbas means “father.” 3.

The surname Abawi is of Arabic origin and means “brave.” 2.