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Fiddler - Filippini

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Fields

This surname derives from Old English words that mean "pasture" or "open country." It was a locational surname typically given to those who lived in a cleared forest area that was not used for farming or cultivation. The name was first found in England before the Norman Conquest, but the earliest variations of the name were seen in public records was the 12th century. The name came to America sometime around the middle of the 18th century.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Figueroa

This Spanish surname was first used as a topographical one to distinguish the estate or village where an individual once lived. The name stems from a root word meaning "fig tree." There are numerous variations of spelling for this surname, including Figueres, Figuera and Higueras. The name was first found in Galicia, which is in the northwestern region of Spain and slowly sp spread throughout Spain and Portugal. This was one of the earlier surnames to come to America, with records dating back to the middle of the 16th century.

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