Finding someone's obituary in Indiana can be a difficult task, especially if you only know their last name. This list of common Indiana last names and their potential meanings can help you narrow your search for obituaries in the state.
1. Smith: A common occupational surname, meaning "blacksmith" or "metalworker."
2. Jones: An English surname, derived from the given name "John," meaning "God is gracious."
3. Brown: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who works with or produces brown goods," such as leather or dye.
4. Davis: A patronymic surname, meaning "son of David."
5. Miller: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who grinds grain."
6. Wilson: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a willow tree."
7. Moore: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a moor or wetland."
8. Taylor: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who cuts cloth."
9. Anderson: A patronymic surname, meaning "son of Andrew."
10. Thomas: A given name surname, meaning "twin."
11. Jackson: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a jackdaw or crow."
12. White: A descriptive surname, meaning "someone with white hair or skin."
13. Harris: A surname with multiple possible origins, including a habitational name meaning "someone who lives by a hare or rabbit."
14. Martin: A surname with multiple possible origins, including a Latin given name meaning "warlike."
15. Thompson: A patronymic surname, meaning "son of Thomas."
16. Garcia: A Spanish surname, meaning "son of Garcia."
17. Martinez: A Spanish surname, meaning "son of Martin."
18. Robinson: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a robin's nest."
19. Clark: An occupational surname, meaning "scribe or scholar."
20. Lewis: A given name surname, meaning "famous warrior."
21. Lee: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a clearing in a forest."
22. Walker: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who walks or travels."
23. Hall: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a hall or large house."
24. Allen: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a rock or stone."
25. Young: A descriptive surname, meaning "someone who is young."
26. Hernandez: A Spanish surname, meaning "son of Hernando."
27. King: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who rules a kingdom."
28. Wright: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who works with wood."
29. Lopez: A Spanish surname, meaning "son of Lope."
30. Hill: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives on a hill."
31. Scott: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a wooded area."
32. Green: A descriptive surname, meaning "someone who lives in a green area."
33. Adams: A patronymic surname, meaning "son of Adam."
34. Baker: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who bakes bread."
35. Gonzalez: A Spanish surname, meaning "son of Gonzalo."
36. Nelson: A patronymic surname, meaning "son of Neil."
37. Carter: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who transports goods."
38. Mitchell: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a ford or river crossing."
39. Perez: A Spanish surname, meaning "son of Pedro."
40. Roberts: A patronymic surname, meaning "son of Robert."
41. Turner: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who turns or shapes objects."
42. Phillips: A patronymic surname, meaning "son of Philip."
43. Campbell: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a curved field."
44. Parker: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who keeps a park or enclosure."
45. Evans: A patronymic surname, meaning "son of Evan."
46. Edwards: A patronymic surname, meaning "son of Edward."
47. Collins: A habitational surname, meaning "someone who lives by a hill."
48. Stewart: An occupational surname, meaning "someone who manages a steward's estate."
49. Sanchez: A Spanish surname, meaning "son of Sancho."
50. Morris: A given name surname, meaning "dark-skinned."

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