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417 Victorian Last Names

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Victorian surnames hearken back to an exciting time in history. Technology was rapidly changing, social and political changes rocked the status quo of many nations, and some of the greatest literature was written during the reign of Queen Victoria. On this page, you’ll find out about the most popular Victorian surnames and hand-picked lists of Victorian surnames to fit your different needs.

What are Victorian Last Names?

In the Victorian Era, last names could hold different meanings. Surnames first came into use in England around 1000 AD with the Norman invasion, and commonly described the name of a person’s father, occupation, or place of birth. Unlike today, surnames could change between generations due to changing occupations or birthplaces. By around the 1400s, surnames became tied to genealogy and thus more permanent. Victorian last names could mean that their ancestors were involved in a specific field of work, that they were of noble background, or that their families came from specific places in England.

Characteristics of Victorian last names include unique spelling, creative names, and names that have deep meanings. Victorian last names could indicate one’s social class, or whether one is part of the nobility. Contemporary researchers can even use Victorian surnames to track social mobility and wealth. Victorian last names give us a glimpse into a bygone era of change and adventure. Enjoy our list of Victorian last names for characters below.

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Top 100 Victorian Last Names

This list contains recognizable last names that were prominent during the Victorian era. This is a perfect way to start your journey to find a classic Victorian last name.

  1. Franklin
  2. Wright
  3. Price
  4. Ferguson
  5. Porter
  6. Hart
  7. Bishop
  8. Gilbert
  9. Howell
  10. Leonard
  11. Thornton
  12. Warner
  13. Watson
  14. Fletcher
  15. Crawford
  16. Harmon
  17. Lloyd
  18. Wheeler
  19. Newton
  20. Butler
  21. Walton
  22. Webster
  23. Sherman
  24. Glover
  25. Floyd
  26. Hartman
  27. McKenzie
  28. Houston
  29. Davenport
  30. Jefferson
  31. Eaton
  32. Solomon
  33. Hardin
  34. Livingston
  35. Frederick
  36. Conrad
  37. Bentley
  38. Harding
  39. Sampson
  40. Osborn
  41. Tillman
  42. Grace
  43. Pryor
  44. Corbett
  45. Grady
  46. McKinley
  47. Godwin
  48. Ludwig
  49. Hilliard
  50. Cornelius
  51. Abel
  52. Wilkes
  53. Moreland
  54. Keene
  55. Mallory
  56. Oakley
  57. Ambrose
  58. Hobson
  59. Benedict
  60. Fenton
  61. Titus
  62. Hayward
  63. Wilburn
  64. Tobias
  65. Luther
  66. Ellsworth
  67. MacKenzie
  68. Asher
  69. Dewey
  70. Wylie
  71. Hyman
  72. Easton
  73. Culpepper
  74. Haskell
  75. Jasper
  76. Dallas
  77. Florence
  78. Ruby
  79. Jonas
  80. Burley
  81. Archibald
  82. Ralph
  83. Blythe
  84. Hornsby
  85. Raleigh
  86. Truman
  87. Merton
  88. Ulysses
  89. Enfield
  90. Ackley
  91. Carleton
  92. Halen
  93. Meriwether
  94. Wellington
  95. Fogg
  96. Wilford
  97. Newell
  98. Berkeley
  99. Augustus
  100. Clarence

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Unique Victorian Last Names

These Victorian last names are sure to stand out of the crowd, even in the 1800s. This list highlights Victorian surnames that are memorable and distinctive.

  1. Amos
  2. Bailey
  3. Blaine
  4. Blair
  5. Brooks
  6. Buck
  7. Buford
  8. Burch
  9. Burrell
  10. Byron
  11. Carlin
  12. Carlisle
  13. Dale
  14. Dewitt
  15. Elliott
  16. Elmore
  17. Ely
  18. Emerson
  19. Emery
  20. Ernest
  21. Ervin
  22. Evans
  23. Everett
  24. Farley
  25. Francis
  26. Hayden
  27. Hayes
  28. Haywood
  29. Hollis
  30. Jeremiah
  31. Kirby
  32. Leighton
  33. Levy
  34. Lincoln
  35. Loyd
  36. Lyle
  37. Lyman
  38. MacLean
  39. Marion
  40. Maxwell
  41. Maynard
  42. Middleton
  43. Monroe
  44. Morgan
  45. Murry
  46. Ramon
  47. Raynor
  48. Reese
  49. Robinson
  50. Roe
  51. Rowland
  52. Royce
  53. Rubin
  54. Spencer
  55. Terrell
  56. Tracy
  57. Valentine
  58. Wesley
  59. Wiley

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Old Fashioned Victorian Last Names

Even the Victorian era had what they would call old family names. These names were used over the centuries and into the Victorian era and are perfect for exhibiting the deeper history of Victorian people and families.

  1. Alford
  2. Anthony
  3. Barney
  4. Barton
  5. Bertram
  6. Bertrand
  7. Bradford
  8. Carl
  9. Carlton
  10. Cecil
  11. Chester
  12. Clem
  13. Clifford
  14. Coleman
  15. Dudley
  16. Earl
  17. Edmond
  18. Erwin
  19. Ferdinand
  20. Furman
  21. Hamilton
  22. Hannah
  23. Herbert
  24. Herman
  25. Hester
  26. Hilton
  27. Hoyt
  28. Hubert
  29. Humphrey
  30. Irving
  31. Jobe
  32. Joyce
  33. Kirk
  34. Lambert
  35. Lester
  36. Marvin
  37. May
  38. Melvin
  39. Meyer
  40. Milton
  41. Morris
  42. Morton
  43. Nelson
  44. Neville
  45. Nicholas
  46. Norris
  47. Orlando
  48. Oswald
  49. Pierce
  50. Randolph
  51. Roland
  52. Rudolph
  53. Seymour
  54. Shelton
  55. Sumner
  56. Sylvester
  57. Thurston
  58. Vernon
  59. Wade
  60. Wallace
  61. Wilbur
  62. Willis

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Rare Victorian Last Names

These last names are especially uncommon, even in the Victorian era, and in certain instances considered upper-class. You won’t find familiar names on this list, but you may find one that is perfect for your Victorian character.

  1. Ainsley
  2. Algernon
  3. Allerton
  4. Alton
  5. Bartholomew
  6. Berton
  7. Columbus
  8. Courtenay
  9. Emmanuel
  10. Giles
  11. Godfrey
  12. Griffith
  13. Grover
  14. Hendry
  15. Irvin
  16. Ives
  17. Lysander
  18. Marston
  19. Mathias
  20. Milford
  21. Moss
  22. Myles
  23. Nevin
  24. Nolan
  25. Osmond
  26. Roderick
  27. Rolland
  28. Salvador
  29. Sena
  30. Smyth
  31. Verner

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Cute Victorian Last Names

These cute Victorian last names are perfect combinations of antique and adorable.

  1. Addison
  2. Austin
  3. Bell
  4. Birch
  5. Brice
  6. Cameron
  7. Christie
  8. Clemens
  9. Cotton
  10. Curley
  11. Curtis
  12. Dalton
  13. Darcy
  14. Easter
  15. Eden
  16. Ellis
  17. Harley
  18. Harris
  19. Harrison
  20. Hartley
  21. Huey
  22. Ivory
  23. Lacy
  24. Larkin
  25. Lewis
  26. Minor
  27. Murray
  28. Otis
  29. Otto
  30. Palma
  31. Paris
  32. Perry
  33. Willard
  34. Wilson

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Cool Victorian Last Names

These last names are perfect for Victorian adventurers and adventure aficionados. Listed below are some cool-sounding Victorian last names.

  1. Axton
  2. Booker
  3. Bruno
  4. Burton
  5. Calvin
  6. Cleveland
  7. Dayton
  8. Felix
  9. Garrett
  10. Hampton
  11. Hunter
  12. Lawson
  13. Mack
  14. Marshall
  15. Palmer
  16. Richmond
  17. Ripley
  18. Roman
  19. Samson
  20. Temple
  21. Troy
  22. Urban
  23. Usher
  24. West

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British Victorian Last Names

The Victorian era was marked by tales of chivalry and honor, of strength and courage in rapidly changing times. These British and English last names are marked by their strength.

  1. Allan
  2. Alston
  3. Augustin
  4. Augustine
  5. Baxter
  6. Bennett
  7. Benton
  8. Boyd
  9. Bryant
  10. Clayton
  11. Clifton
  12. Clinton
  13. Colson
  14. Cornell
  15. Damon
  16. Dean
  17. Doyle
  18. Eldridge
  19. Ernst
  20. Fritz
  21. Goodwin
  22. Harlan
  23. Heath
  24. Henderson
  25. Irwin
  26. Jennings
  27. Johnson
  28. Jones
  29. Jose
  30. Judd
  31. Marcus
  32. Millard
  33. Mitchell
  34. Moore
  35. Osborne
  36. Sanford
  37. Thurman
  38. Turner
  39. Vance
  40. Ward
  41. Webb
  42. Williams

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Romantic Victorian Last Names

Victorian-era pictures and paintings may often look quite serious, but the Victorians knew how to love. These names are the perfect combination of classically Victorian and timelessly romantic.

  1. Alfonso
  2. Andres
  3. Angelo
  4. Cicero
  5. Emanuel
  6. Francisco
  7. Frederik
  8. Jacques
  9. Juan
  10. Lorenzo
  11. Louie
  12. Luis
  13. Manuel
  14. Mateo
  15. Matias
  16. Miguel
  17. Pierre
  18. Tomas
  19. Wilhelm

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Gothic Victorian Last Names

Looking for some last names that speak to your inner Mary Shelley? These names would fit seamlessly on the pages of the greatest Gothic novels and will fit your every Goth need.

  1. Aaron
  2. Antonio
  3. Ash
  4. Bethel
  5. Carlos
  6. Casper
  7. Christian
  8. Dexter
  9. Jordan
  10. Lee
  11. Logan
  12. Lucas
  13. Luna
  14. Noah
  15. Raphael
  16. Salazar
  17. Shade
  18. Snow
  19. Sullivan
  20. Villin

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Virtue-related Victorian Last Names

These curated names reflect the highest virtues of Victorian society. This carefully curated list holds last names that speak to honor, righteousness, and virtue as important traits.

  1. Angel
  2. Clement
  3. Concepcion
  4. Coy
  5. Early
  6. Earnest
  7. Freeman
  8. Friend
  9. Golden
  10. Grant
  11. Hardy
  12. Hope
  13. Joy
  14. Judge
  15. Justice
  16. King
  17. Merritt
  18. Noble
  19. Pleasant
  20. Ransom
  21. Royal
  22. Sterling
  23. Verity
  24. Will
  25. Worth
  26. Young

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Last Names of Famous Victorians

Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in Landport, England, now part of modern-day Portsmouth, England. He was one of Europe’s greatest and most prolific writers, and his stories are retold in movies, plays, museums, and even festivals. What would the Christmas season be like without watching one of the many movies based on A Christmas Carol? The Victorian surname of Dickens was first recorded in Staffordshire, England, in the early 1200s, making it one of the earliest surnames in England. Original spellings included Dicon, Digun, and Dycon, and the name meant that the person was the child of someone named Richard.

Charles Darwin was born in 1809 in Shrewsbury, England, and his name would become synonymous with the theory of evolution, a revolutionary concept that changed how we understand the development of life on earth. Our understanding of biology is shaped by his observations while he sailed on the HMS Beagle. His family name was first recorded in Oxfordshire, England, in the late 1200s, and was a geographically based name. Darwin was originally spelled Darwen and refers to the Darwen river, also spelled Darwent, in Lancashire.

Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy, in 1820. Her passion for humanity led her to become a nurse when she moved to her parent’s homeland of England, but her legacy was solidified during her time serving as a nurse during the Crimean War. Under her reforms, the ward where she worked became a hygienic space of healing and reduced death in her ward by two-thirds. The surname Nightingale was also found on historical rolls by the 1200s and was used by those known for having beautiful singing voices like that of the nightingale.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was born in 1806 in Portsea, England, and is considered one of the greatest Britons to have ever lived because of his work as an engineer. His work expanded into addressing transportation issues, and he helped build bridges and tunnels that are used almost 200 years after his death. Railways and shipping lines he designed crossed counties and oceans, leading to economic growth and connections. His name predated the Norman conquest of England and was used by the Anglo-Saxons of Britain. It is based on the Old English word Burnel and refers to one who has dark hair.

Benjamin Disraeli was born in London, England, in 1804. He would make his mark on history through his work in politics and civic engagement despite England’s antisemitism. He served as Prime Minister after years of working in Parliament, and he shaped England’s foreign policy in a way that helped define the political and economic landscape of the Victorian era. The surname Disraeli is Italian in origin and means ‘from Israel.’

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