Worrell

The Worrell surname has English origins and is believed to have derived from the Old English words “worðig” meaning enclosure and “hyll” meaning hill. It was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Worthel” and has since undergone various spelling variations. Notable individuals with the Worrell surname include West Indian cricket player Clyde …

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Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe has roots in both English and Scottish history. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words “blæd” meaning “breadth” and “sæ” meaning “sea,” or from the Scottish Gaelic word “bladh” meaning “bounty” or “abundance.” The Bledsoe family has a rich history in the United States, with notable members …

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Gillespie

Gillespie is a Scottish and Irish surname, derived from the Gaelic “MacGilleEasbuig” meaning “son of the bishop’s servant.” It is most commonly found in Scotland and Ulster, Northern Ireland. Notable people with the surname Gillespie include jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie, mathematician John Gillespie, and politician Bob Gillespie. The Gillespie Clan has a history dating back …

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Cabral

Cabral is a surname of Portuguese origin, derived from the word “cabra”, meaning goat. The name is most commonly associated with Pedro Álvares Cabral, the Portuguese explorer who discovered Brazil in 1500. Today, the Cabral surname can be found throughout Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking countries. Cabral families often take pride in their heritage and …

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Baxley

Baxley is a surname with English origins, believed to have originated from a place called “Bagsley” in Worcestershire. The name has undergone several transformations over the years, including Bagesley, Baxlee, and finally Baxley. Today, the surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing the name residing in the United States. Notable Baxleys include American football …

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Bledsoe

Bledsoe is an English surname derived from the Old English words “blǣd” meaning “fame” and “sāw” meaning “sea.” It originated as a place name for a village in Wiltshire, England. The Bledsoe family was prominent in colonial Virginia and Tennessee, with notable members including Revolutionary War General Isaac Bledsoe and NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe. Today, …

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