Beck

Beck is a common surname of English and German origin. It derives from the Old English word “becc” or the Germanic word “bach,” both meaning “stream” or “brook.” The name is found throughout the English-speaking world and is often used as a nickname for someone who lived near a stream. Notable people with the surname …

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Hale

Hale is a surname of English origin that has been around since the medieval times. It is believed to have derived from a place name meaning “a nook of land” or “remote valley”. The name has been associated with various notable individuals throughout history, including the American revolutionary Nathan Hale and the astronomer George Ellery …

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Miles

Miles is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word “mil,” meaning “mild” or “pleasant.” It was originally a nickname given to someone with a gentle or amiable personality. The name has been used by several notable figures throughout history, including jazz musician Miles Davis and novelist Miles Franklin. Today, the surname …

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Lucas

Lucas is a surname of Latin origin, derived from the given name Lucius meaning “light”. It is a popular surname around the world, particularly in English and Spanish-speaking countries. Notable individuals with the surname Lucas include film director George Lucas, soccer player Lucas Moura, and physicist Edward Lucas. The name has also been used as …

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Sutton

Sutton is a surname of English origin that derives from the Old English words “suth” meaning south and “tun” meaning settlement or town. It was a common surname in the Middle Ages and is still prevalent today. Notable individuals with this surname include British actress Imelda Staunton, American football player Steve Sutton, and American entrepreneur …

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Castro

Castro is a common surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin word “castrum” meaning fortress or castle. It is most prevalent in Spain and Latin America, with famous bearers including Cuban leader Fidel Castro and Brazilian footballer Kaká (real name Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite). The name’s historical association with fortresses and …

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