It is patronymic, since the prefix Fitz- derives from the Latin filius, meaning "son of." Its variants include the alternate forms FitzGilbert, Fitz Gilbert, Fitz-Gilbert, fitz Gilbert, and the given name turned surname Gilbert or Gilberts.
Fitzhugh is an English Anglo-Norman surname originating in Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. It is patronymic as the prefix Fitz- derives from the Latin filius, meaning "son of". Its variants include FitzHugh, Fitz-Hugh, Fitz Hugh, fitz Hugh, and its associated given name turned surname Hugh.
Fitzjames History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. ... The name Fitzjames comes from the personal name Jacob, the Latin Jacobus via the Late Latin Jacomus. The Latin Jacobus is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov which is traditionally interpreted as coming from the Hebrew akev, which means heel.
Last name: Fitzpatrick. SDB Popularity ranking: 651. This interesting surname is an Anglicized form of the Old Gaelic name "Mac Giolla Phadraig". The Gaelic prefix "Mac" means "son of", plus "giolla", a devotee or servant, and the personal name "Padraig" from the Roman "Patricius" meaning "the one of noble birth".
Fitzroy or FitzRoy is an Anglo-Norman name originally meaning "son of the king". In several cases, this surname was used by an illegitimate son (or daughter) of a king and is still borne by their descendants.
Last name: Fitzsimmons. SDB Popularity ranking: 4107. This interesting name is of Medieval Irish-Norman origin, although it is also widespread in England, and is the patronymic form (Fitz denoting 'son of') of the Old Norse personal name 'Sigmundr', a name meaning victory.
Last name: Fitzsimon. SDB Popularity ranking: 24993. This interesting name is of Medieval Irish-Norman origin, although it is also widespread in England, and is the patronymic form (Fitz denoting 'son of') of the Old Norse personal name 'Sigmundr', a name meaning victory.
Last name: Fitzsimons. SDB Popularity ranking: 2231. Recorded in several forms as shown below, this is a surname of Anglo-Norman-Irish origins. Fitz denotes 'son of' and in the early medieval period was added to the personal name Sigmundr of Norse origin, meaning victory.
Fitzwalter is a baby boy name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 639 times.
Fitzwater Name Meaning. Irish: altered spelling of the Anglo-Norman French patronymic Fitzwalter 'son of Walter' (see Walter).
