Description:
There is no one definitive answer to this question as there are many variations of the surname. Some of the possible origins include: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and German. The history of the surname may include: being a patronymic (derived from the father's given name) or a metonymic (derived from a place or thing named after the person). The culture associated with the surname may include: being a Celtic name, originating in the British Isles, or having Germanic origins. There are many customs associated with the surname, including: being a patronymic, having a double surname, and being a last name.
