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Most Comon Surname in this Range: Small

Small is an old Anglo-Scottish surname that began as a nickname or term of endearment in the Middle Ages to a person of small build, although it could also have been an ironic nickname for some. Small comes from the Olde English word “smael”, which meant slender and dates back prior to the seventh century. The surname Small is first recorded in the thirteenth century.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Sloan

The surname Sloan has both Scottish and Irish roots, specifically northern Ireland, and it comes from the old Gaelic name Sluaghadhan, meaning leader of a military raid. The Gaelic name is derived from the word “sluaghadh”, which means expedition or raid. This Gaelic name is recorded as early as the tenth century, and Sloan appears as a surname in the 1500s.

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