A History of Surnames

Pinterest Origin: Ancient Greek Meaning: Christie is a Scottish surname, originally a patronymic surname derived from Christian or Christopher, both deriving from Greek christos meaning "anointed". Variants : Chrysty (Medieval English) Criste (Medieval English)

Pinterest Origin: Anglo-Norman Carter comes from an English surname, an occupational name which comes from Anglo-Norman  careter  meaning “cart-driver”, referring to someone who transported goods on a cart.

Origin: Indian Meaning: Choudhry is an Indian surname which originally seems to have been a hereditary title for someone who was the head of a community or caste. It comes from Sanskrit catus (four) and dhar (to hold, to possess; undertaking a burden "of responsibility"). Variants : Chowdary  Chaudhary Chaudry  Choudary  Choudhry  Chaudhari  Chudhry

Origin: Old English Meaning: Cranston is a Scottish surname derived from a place name. It's made up from Old English cran (crane) and tun (settlement) meaning "crane's settlement".

Pinterest Origin: Gaelic Meaning: Cahill is a Gaelic surname, the Anglicized form of O Cathail meaning "descendant of Cathal", Cathal a given name meaning "battle".

Pinterest Origin: Gaelic Meaning: Campbell is a Scottish surname meaning "crooked mouth" from Gaelic cam (crooked) and beul (mouth), which could also mean "wry-mouthed" in reference to how someone smiled. It likely came about as a nickname that eventually became a surname. Campbell has also been used as a given name as well for both sexes, making it a unisex name.