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81Scourgie — Apparently recorded as Scorg, Scourge, and the diminutive Scourgie, this is a rare surname. It is English or at least is recorded in England since at least Elizabethan times (1558 1603), but is probably of Olde Norse Viking or Olde French origins …
82Shand — Apparently recorded as Chandos, the family name of the Viscounts Lyttelton, and Chander, Channder, Shand, and Shaunde, this interesting and unusual surname has at least two confused origins. Firstly and in England most likely, it is of Norman… …
83Shankster — Apparently derived from the Olde English sceanca a pre 10th Century nickname for a person with long or bandy legs. The spelling as Shankster, suggests a medieval metonymic, possibly for a tailor, one who made trousers. The development of the name …
84Stancer — Apparently recorded as Stancer and Stanser, this is a rare surname which seems to have burst onto the surviving church registers of the city of London, in the mid 18th century. At this time there were a flurry of recordings all of which occur at… …
85Taphouse — Apparently recorded as Taphouse and Tapehouse, this is an English locational surname. It would seem to be from one or any of three hamlets called Taphouse. The first of these lies in the county of Devon near the village of Tedburn St. Mary and… …
86Trimming — Apparently, derived from the Middle English Trim , the word was probably job descriptive for one who ballasted a vessel, or dressed timbers to smooth them. The Trimming of garments and cloth seems to be a much later derivation, probably 16th… …
87Verna — Apparently recorded as Verna, Verni, Vernazza, Vernacchio, Vernagallo, Vernengo, Vernet, and possibly others, this is a surname of Roman (Latin) origins. It is believed to originate from the word ancient word verno meaning young in heart and… …
88Vernazza — Apparently recorded as Verna, Verni, Vernazza, Vernacchio, Vernagallo, Vernengo, Vernet, and possibly others, this is a surname of Roman (Latin) origins. It is believed to originate from the word ancient word verno meaning young in heart and… …
89Verni — Apparently recorded as Verna, Verni, Vernazza, Vernacchio, Vernagallo, Vernengo, Vernet, and possibly others, this is a surname of Roman (Latin) origins. It is believed to originate from the word ancient word verno meaning young in heart and… …
90Winfindale — Apparently recorded as Winfindale and Winfindine, we are unable to offer any proven explanation for this rare and unusual surname. It seems to be English and locational, and certainly as Winfindine was recorded in the surviving registers of the… …
