BlackEnglish Means either "black" (from Old English blæc) or "pale" (from Old English blac). It could refer to a person with a pale or a dark complexion, or a person who worked with black dye.
EmersonEnglish Means "son of Emery". The surname was borne by Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), an American writer and philosopher who wrote about transcendentalism.
HardingEnglish Derived from the given name Heard. A famous bearer was American president Warren G. Harding (1865-1923).
Hayes 1English From various English place names that were derived from Old English hæg meaning "enclosure, fence". A famous bearer was American President Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893).
HillEnglish Originally given to a person who lived on or near a hill, derived from Old English hyll.
PalmerEnglish Means "pilgrim", ultimately from Latin palma "palm tree", since pilgrims to the Holy Land often brought back palm fronds as proof of their journey.
Power 1English, Irish From Old French Poier, indicating a person who came from the town of Poix in Picardy, France.
RushEnglish Indicated a person who lived near rushes, the grasslike plant that grows in a marsh, from Old English rysc.
TaylorEnglish Derived from Old French tailleur meaning "tailor", ultimately from Latin taliare "to cut".