English Surnames Starting with A

Father or head of an abbey

Son of Adam

Elder or chief of a district

Old or wise ruler

Settlement by alder trees

Noble protector

Friend or beloved

Narrow path or single track

Farm with apple trees

One who uses a bow and arrow

Maker of arks or chests

One with strong arms

Maker of arrowheads

Settlement by the ash trees

Settlement by the ash trees

Enclosure by the ash trees

Ridge with ash trees

Son of Atkin (little Adam)

Dweller at the wood

Noble guardian