This is a list of surnames in which the categories include R.E.M. lyrics.
BakerEnglish Occupational name meaning "baker", derived from Middle English bakere.
BruceScottish Possibly from the name of the town of Brix in Normandy, which is of unknown meaning. It was brought to Scotland in the 12th century by the Anglo-Norman baron Robert de Brus. It was later borne by his descendant Robert the Bruce, a hero of the 14th century who achieved independence from England and became the king of Scotland.
DarwinEnglish From the given name Deorwine. A famous bearer was the British naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1882).
Dean 1English Derived from Middle English dene meaning "valley".
GreenEnglish Descriptive name for someone who often wore the colour green or someone who lived near the village green.
JeffersonEnglish Means "son of Jeffrey". A famous bearer was American president Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Since his surname was sometimes adopted by freed slaves, it is now more common among the African-American population.