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Bisesi - Blacketer

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Black

This surname could have two different meanings, depending on the time period. In Middle English, the name stems from the word "blak," which means "dark" and referred to someone with dark skin or hair. In Old English, the name comes from the word "blac," which means "pale" or "fair." The name could also be occupations, referring to someone who worked with metals.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Bishop

This primarily European surname got its start in the Ancient Greek language, from the word "episkopos," which means "overlook." By the 4th century, the word was commonly used to refer to leaders in the church. As a surname, Bishop may have referred to someone who served the church bishop, resembled a bishop in physical appearance or played a bishop in a traveling theatre troupe.

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