English Creole Submitted Surnames

English creole names are used by speakers of English-based creole languages.
usage
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Boodhoo Mauritian Creole, Trinidadian Creole
Derived from Sanskrit बुध् (budh) meaning "awakened, intelligent, wise".
Bundie English Creole
Creole variant of Bundy. Mostly used by Jamaicans.
Delancey Bahamian Creole, English
Possibly derived from a place named Lancey, France.
Deveaux French, Bahamian Creole
Means "of the valleys", derived from French val "valley".
Devon Jamaican Patois (Modern, Rare)
The name Devon is of English and Irish origin and means "Warrior of God". This name is also very common in the British West Indies, especially Jamaica.
Gopaul Mauritian Creole, Trinidadian Creole
Derived from the given name Gopal.
Hosein Persian, Trinidadian Creole
Derived from the given name Hosein.
Mahabir Indian, Trinidadian Creole
From Sanskrit महत् (mahát) meaning "great, large, big" combined with वीर (vīrá) meaning "man, hero, husband".
Maharaj Indian, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Trinidadian Creole
Means "great king" or "great ruler" from Sanskrit महा (mahā) meaning "great, large, big" combined with राज (rāja) meaning "king, sovereign".
Maraj Indian, Trinidadian Creole
Shortened form of Maharaj. A notable bearer is singer Onnika Maraj-Petty (1982-), professionally known as Nicki Minaj.
McKenley Scottish, Jamaican Patois
Variant of McKinley. This surname was borne by Herb McKenley (1922-2007), a Jamaican track and field sprinter.
Mighty Jamaican Patois
Apparently a nickname for a very strong man from English mighty "very strong".
Persad Indian, Trinidadian Creole
Indo-Trinidadian variant of Prasad.
Ramkissoon Trinidadian Creole, Mauritian Creole, South African, South American
Altered form of Ramakrishnan used mainly in Trinidad and Tobago, Mauritius, South Africa and Guyana. This surname is not used in India.
Ramnarine Indian, Trinidadian Creole
From Sanskrit राम (rāma) meaning "pleasing, pleasant" combined with a form of the given name Narayana.
Rampersad Indian, Trinidadian Creole, Mauritian Creole
From Sanskrit राम (rāma) meaning "pleasing, pleasant, charming" combined with प्रसाद (prasāda) meaning "clearness, brightness, purity". It is primarily used by the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago as well as Mauritius.