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35 Surnames That Might Mean You’re Related To The Royal Family
Genealogy experts have compiled a list of 35 surnames that could mean you have royal relations.
The rise of genealogy websites has made tracing your ancestry more accessible than ever before.
Not only that, but building an entire family tree that spans centuries is also a possibility.
But have you ever considered that you may be related to royalty?
It turns out that a total of 35 surnames could indicate if you have royal relations somewhere down the line.
And while a lot of them make total sense, some are rather surprising.
Given that the royal family’s current surname often flies under the radar, it might be helpful to start by clarifying what that surname actually is.
The royal’s currently go by ‘Mountbatten-Windsor.’
Windsor has been the family’s house name for centuries, but Mountbatten actually stems from the late Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip.
Philip was a Prince of Greece and Denmark, but he gave up those titles when he became a British citizen in 1947, and took the surname Mountbatten, his mother’s family name.
After taking the crown in 1952, the Queen decided to double-barrel the name of Windsor to include the nod to her husband.
But let’s take a look at the full list of potentially royal surnames…
Tudor
The Tudor surname produced monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
Stuart
The Stuarts were a royal family that reigned in the UK between 1603 to 1714.
Plantagenet
The Plantagenets were a dynasty that ruled England for over 300 years, between the years of 1154 to 1485.
Capet
The house of Capet ruled France from 987 to 1328, and this dynasty is one of the largest and oldest in Europe.
Bourbon
Bourbon was a European royal house that ruled France, Spain, and other territories.
Habsburg
These rulers were some of the most powerful, and ruled for centuries in Europe until 1918. The Habsburgs were also known for ruling the Holy Roman Empire.
Hanover
Hanover was the name of the British royal house from George I to Queen Victoria.
Lancaster
The House of Lancaster ruled in the 15th century and produced three kings of England—Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI.
Lancaster is predominantly known for its role in the Wars of the Roses.
York
The York house also ruled during the 15th century, having overthrown the House of Lancaster. It produced three kings of England, including Edward IV, Edward V, and Richard III.
Bruce
The Bruce family was a prominent Scottish dynasty in the 14th century, of Norman French descent.
de Valois
This is a French royal house that produced several kings.
de Medici
The Medicis were an Italian family that ruled Florence and then Tuscany from 1434 to 1737. They produced royalty and popes during their reign.
Savoy
The House of Savoy once ruled parts of Italy and France, notably between the years of 1861 and 1946.
Orange-Nassau
Orange-Nassau is the surname used by the Dutch royal family, and it dates back to 1544.
Oldenburg
This is a European royal house that includes the current Danish royal family.
Glucksburg
The house that this surname originates from currently rules in Denmark and Norway.
Romanov
Romanov was the last imperial dynasty to rule in Russia.
Baskerville
Baskerville is an ancient name traced back to several royals, including the Emperor Charlemagne, and Hugh Capet, King of France.
Darcy
For centuries, the surname Darcy has been associated with nobility and landowners across England.
Neville
The Neville surname is derived from a powerful and influential English noble family in the Middle Ages.
Percy
While not tied to a specific royal, Percy has long been known as an aristocratic English name.
Astley
This is also an aristocratic surname in England, with some Astley’s being baronets and barons.
Capell
The Capell’s are a distinguished English family with historical ties to the aristocracy.
Howard
The Howard family was founded by John Howard, who was made the Duke of Norfolk by King Richard III of England in 1483.
Seymour
The Seymour’s originated from Jane Seymour, the third wife of Henry VIII.
Grey
The surname Grey is associated with Lady Jane Grey, England’s nine-day queen.
FitzAlan
The FitzAlans were a powerful medieval family who descended from the Lord of Oswestry.
Courtenay
A noble family with connections to English and French royalty.
Manners
Manners has as strong links to the aristocracy. It was also the name of the Dukes of Rutland.
Russell
The Russell surname is connected to the Dukes of Bedford.
Cavendish
Cavendish is the surname of the Dukes of Devonshire, a powerful British family.
Talbot
The surname Talbot is an ancient name, from a family which originated in Normandy.
Spencer
Last but not least is Spencer, Princess Diana’s surname, which has links to the British royal family.
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