Browse Surnames

This is a list of surnames in which the meaning contains the keyword warrior.
usage
meaning
Archer English
Occupational name for one who practiced archery, from Latin arcus "bow" (via Old French).
Bowman English
Occupational name for an archer, derived from Middle English bowe, Old English boga meaning "bow".
Caballero Spanish
From a nickname derived from Spanish caballero meaning "knight", a cognate of Chevalier.
Chevalier French
From a nickname derived from French chevalier meaning "knight", from Late Latin caballarius "horseman", Latin caballus "horse".
Earl English
From the aristocratic title, which derives from Old English eorl meaning "nobleman, warrior". It was either a nickname for one who acted like an earl, or an occupational name for a person employed by an earl.
Guerrero Spanish
Means "warrior" in Spanish, an occupational name for a soldier. It is derived from Late Latin werra "war", of Germanic origin.
Katona Hungarian
Means "soldier" in Hungarian.
Kemp English
Derived from Middle English kempe meaning "champion, warrior".
Kempf German
German cognate of Kemp.
Knight English
From Old English cniht meaning "knight", a tenant serving as a mounted soldier.
Nyilas Hungarian
Means "archer, bowman" in Hungarian.
Palladino Italian
From Italian paladino meaning "knight, defender", from Late Latin palatinus meaning "palace officer".
Ritter German
From Middle High German riter meaning "rider, knight", a cognate of Ryder.
Soldati Italian
From Italian soldato meaning "soldier", ultimately from Latin solidus, a type of Roman coin.