Historical roots of family names

If your last name is Summerbell, you are probably among the final bearers of this surname. To date, it is held by only 98 people in the United States, including both citizens and non-citizens alike. If your last name is Bell, you may well be on your way to joining Summerbell and becoming a rare breed, at least in the U.S. On the other hand, if your last name is Beil, your family name is gaining momentum and multiplying at a significant rate in the United States.

Surnames that may be going extinct A surname with a small number of bearers, potentially on the decline. Bouchier: Another surname with a small number of bearers, potentially on the decline. Zillmann: An Americanized form of German and Danish Tillmann, with a small number of bearers. Examples of rare surnames explained by research: Farah: A surname that is considered uncommon in Britain. Twelvetrees: Another surname that is considered uncommon in Britain. Clutterbuck: Another surname that is considered uncommon in Britain

April 4, 2025 | 5:43 am