S-ending Surnames

Powers

Word name

The singular version sounds more contemporary.

Prentiss

Prentiss originated as an English surname derived from the word 'apprentice,' referring to someone who was learning a trade or craft. As a given name, it has transitioned primarily to use as a…

Raines

English

"from Rayne or Rennes"

The final s turns a nature name into a Waspy surname.

Rawlings

English surname

"son of Raul"

Rawlings was a surname brought to England with the Norman invasion and has ties to the name Raul, which means "wolf counsel."

Reeves

English occupational name

"bailiff, sheriff, local official"

Sleek and cool, Reeves is the plural form of the Medieval occupation name, once associated with a local official who enforced feudal obligations, whose role may be equated to that of a sheriff or…

Sanders

Scottish diminutive of Alexander

"defending men"

Sanders is one of the S-ending surnames gaining traction as a first name for boys in the US. It jumped nearly 2000 points in popularity this year.