**Minnesota Obituaries by Last Name 2023: Find Deceased Individuals by Surname**

Looking for a Minnesota obituary from 2023? Searching for someone who has passed away in the state of Minnesota this year? Our comprehensive list of Minnesota obituaries by last name can help you find the information you need. Simply browse our extensive list, sorted alphabetically by last name, to locate the obituary you're seeking.
1. **Anderson:** A son of humanity; a noble person.
2. **Baker:** One who bakes bread, or makes or sells pastries.
3. **Bell:** A beautiful, strong, and charming person.
4. **Bennett:** A blessed one, or a prayerful person.
5. **Brown:** Someone with dark hair and/or complexion.
6. **Campbell:** A person who works at a crooked piece of land or in the bend of a river.
7. **Carter:** One who carries burdens, or a transporter.
8. **Clark:** A learned person, or a scribe.
9. **Coleman:** A small, young person, or someone from a colony.
10. **Cooper:** A barrel maker, or someone who works with wood.
11. **Davis:** Someone from a "David," a Hebrew name meaning "beloved."
12. **Edwards:** Someone who is a "ward" or guardian of another.
13. **Evans:** A person who lives in a place with an abundance of water.
14. **Fisher:** One who catches fish, or a fisherman.
15. **Foster:** One who cares for, or nurtures.
16. **Garcia:** A person who works in a field, or a shepherd.
17. **Gardner:** One who tends to a garden, or a caretaker of a garden.
18. **Gibson:** A person who lives near a gibbet, a gallows.
19. **Gonzalez:** Someone from a "Gonzalo," a Spanish name meaning "fighting man."
20. **Hall:** One who lives in a hall, or a large room.
21. **Harris:** A person who is a "hare" or a swift runner.
22. **Harrison:** One who is a "Harry" or a "Henry" and a son.
23. **Harvey:** A fighter, or a warrior.
24. **Hayes:** A person who lives in a "hay" field, or one who cuts and gathers hay.
25. **Henderson:** A person who lives by a river, or a farmer.
26. **Hernandez:** Someone from a "Hernando," a Spanish name meaning "one who makes a pact."
27. **Hill:** One who lives on a hill.
28. **Jackson:** One who lives in a "Jack" or "John" estate.
29. **James:** A person who is a "supplanter," or one who displaces another.
30. **Jenkins:** A person who lives near a small "Jen" or "Jane" farm.
31. **Johnson:** One who is a "John" or a "Jack," or a son.
32. **Jones:** One who is a "John" or a "Jack," or a son.
33. **Kelly:** A person who is a "bright" or a "handsome" one.
34. **King:** A leader, a ruler, or a monarch.
35. **Lewis:** A person who is a "renowned warrior," or a famous fighter.
36. **Lopez:** One who lives near a "wolf."
37. **Martin:** A person who is a "warlike" or a "martial" one.
38. **Martinez:** Someone from a "Martin," a Spanish name meaning "warlike" or "martial."
39. **Miller:** One who grinds grain, or a miller.
40. **Moore:** One who lives near a moor, a boggy area.
41. **Morgan:** A person who lives by a sea, or a defender of the sea.
42. **Murphy:** One who lives by a "sea" or "lake."
43. **Nelson:** A person who lives by a "victory," or a victor.
44. **Parker:** One who keeps watch, or a guard.
45. **Perez:** One who lives near a "pear tree."
46. **Phillips:** A person who lives by a "Philip" or "hill."
47. **Powell:** One who lives near a "pool" or a "pond."
48. **Price:** One who is of value or worth.
49. **Reed:** A person who lives near a "reed" bed.
50. **Reid:** One who is a "red" person or a "redhead."
51. **Richardson:** A person who lives by a "Richard" farm.
52. **Rivera:** One who lives by a "river."
53. **Roberts:** One who is a "bright" or a "famous" one.
54. **Robinson:** A person who lives by a "Robin" farm.
55. **Rodriguez:** Someone from a "Rodrigo," a Spanish name meaning "famous ruler."
56. **Rogers:** One who is a "famous" or "renowned" person.
57. **Ross:** A person who lives by a "horse," or a horse handler.
58. **Russell:** One who is a "red" or "ruddy" person.
59. **Sanchez:** Someone from a "Sancho," a Spanish name meaning "holy."
60. **Sanders:** One who lives by a "Alexander," a name meaning "defender of mankind."
61. **Scott:** A person who lives in a "Scot" or "Scottish" settlement.
62. **Shaw:** One who lives near a "wood," or a woodcutter.
63. **Shepherd:** A person who tends to sheep, or a shepherd.
64. **Simmons:** One who lives near a "Simon" farm.
65. **Smith:** A person who works with metal, or a blacksmith.
66. **Snider:** One who works with "snaths," the curved handles of scythes.
67. **Spencer:** One who lives in a "Spencer," a place with a source of water.
68. **Stewart:** A person who is a "steward," or one who manages an estate.
69. **Stone:** One who works with stone, or a stonemason.
70. **Taylor:** A person who makes clothes, or a tailor.
71. **Thomas:** One who is a "twin," or a follower of Thomas.
72. **Thompson:** A person who lives near a "Thomas" farm.
73. **Turner:** One who makes things, or a craftsman.
74. **Walker:** One who travels on foot, or a walker.
75. **Wallace:** A person who lives by a "wall," or a defender of a wall.
76. **Ward:** One who lives in a "ward," a section of a city or town.
77. **Washington:** A person who lives near a "water" source or by a "wood."
78. **Watson:** One who is a "son of Walter," a name meaning "ruler of the army."
79. **Williams:** A person who lives by a "William" farm.
80. **Wilson:** One who is a "son of William," a name meaning "resolute protector."
81. **Wright:** A person who makes things, or a craftsman.
82. **Young:** A person who is young, or a youth.
83. **Zimmerman:** One who works with "Zimmer" or "timber," or a carpenter.