Summary
The surname English is of English origin and is derived from the word 'Englisc', meaning 'of the Angles'. The Angles were one of the Germanic tribes that settled in England during the Early Middle Ages. The surname is commonly associated with the English-speaking world and can be found in various countries.46393
Englishs in the USA748th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called English
RobertEnglish
Robert English is a retired American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings.TatumEnglish
Tatum English is a British fashion model known for her work with brands such as Chanel, Gucci, and Versace.AdrianEnglish
Adrian English is an Australian actor best known for his role as Richard in the TV series 'Wentworth'.HayleyEnglish
Hayley English is a New Zealand singer-songwriter known for her soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.RyanEnglish
Ryan English is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of the software company Lemonade Stand.LindaEnglish
Linda English is a Canadian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for the riding of York South—Weston since 2015.SimonEnglish
Simon English is a British artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures.GraceEnglish
Grace English is an Australian actress known for her roles in the TV series 'Home and Away' and the film 'The Sapphires'.JacobEnglish
Jacob English is a Canadian ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL).JuliaEnglish
Julia English is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for the Harwich and North Essex constituency since 2017.English Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'English' is of English origin. It was originally an ethnic or regional name for someone from England or of English descent.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'English' is most commonly found in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Ireland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'English' include 'Inglis' and 'Ingliss'.