Full list of 35 regal surnames that may mean you are distantly related to The Royal Family

MyHeritage has compiled a list of surnames that may suggest a link to royal lineage – for those who have one of the following last names, there may be a surprise in storeThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreMyHeritage gives people the chance to look at their ancestry. (Image: GETTY)

Many of us are keen to delve into our ancestry, family history and potential relations. Gone are the days of laboriously trawling through heritage records and census data, as there are now numerous online platforms that make this process straightforward and accessible, including MyHeritage.

Currently, MyHeritage is offering a 14-day free trial, providing individuals with the chance to map out their family tree, discover new relatives and explore billions of historical records. They’ve even compiled a list of 35 surnames that could potentially reveal a connection to royalty, reports the Express.

According to the company, certain surnames have traditionally been linked to nobility and could strongly suggest a Royal lineage. If users possess one of these 35 surnames, they might be in for a surprise when it comes to their family tree.

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Whilst bearing these surnames doesn’t guarantee a connection to the royals, it provides an excellent launching pad for those intrigued by their heritage. To discover more, individuals need only visit MyHeritage and start constructing their family tree using the platform’s tools that enable users to input names, dates, photographs and anecdotes to share with other potential relatives, before delving into historical archives containing census data, birth and death certificates, plus marriage documentation.

The platform also provides DNA testing services. These will supply customers with details about their ethnic heritage and connect them with family members.

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Should this service not appeal to genealogy enthusiasts, alternative DNA platforms are available – including Ancestry. This service provides DNA analysis from £79 and helps organise and link customers with their relations whilst offering insights into family roots.

There’s also 23andMe, which delivers DNA testing featuring ancestry breakdowns, tailored health information and additional services starting from £89.

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Here’s the full list of 35 surnames which may mean you are somewhat related to the Royals:

1. Windsor: The current British royal family’s surname since 1917.
2. Tudor: The Welsh dynasty that produced monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
3. Stuart: A Scottish house that ruled England and Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries.
4. Plantagenet: A royal house that provided England with monarchs from Henry II to Richard III.
5. Capet: The dynasty that ruled France from 987 to 1328.
6. Bourbon: A European royal house that ruled France, Spain, and other territories.
7. Habsburg: A prominent royal house of Europe, known for ruling the Holy Roman Empire.
8. Hanover: The British royal house from George I to Queen Victoria.
9. Valois: A cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty that ruled France.
10. Lancaster: A branch of the Plantagenet dynasty, known for its role in the Wars of the Roses.
11. York: Another Plantagenet branch, also central to the Wars of the Roses.
12. Bruce: A Scottish royal house, with Robert the Bruce being a notable king.
13. de Valois: A French royal house that produced several kings.
14. de Medici: An influential Italian family that produced royalty and popes.
15. Savoy: A royal family that once ruled parts of Italy and France.
16. Orange-Nassau: The Dutch royal family.
17. Oldenburg: A European royal house that includes the current Danish royal family.
18. Glucksburg: A branch of the House of Oldenburg, associated with Danish and Norwegian royalty.
19. Romanov: The last imperial dynasty to rule Russia.
20. Baskerville: A noble family name with historical ties to English aristocracy.
21. Darcy: A surname associated with medieval nobility and landowners in England and Ireland.
22. Neville: A powerful English noble family with significant influence during the medieval period.
23. Percy: An aristocratic English family known for their role in British history.
24. Astley: A noble surname linked to the English peerage.
25. Capell: A distinguished English family with historical ties to the aristocracy.
26. Howard: A prominent aristocratic family in the UK, holding the title of Dukes of Norfolk.
27. Seymour: The family of Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry VIII, with ties to the Dukedom of Somerset.
28. Grey: Associated with Lady Jane Grey, England’s nine-day queen.
29. FitzAlan: A powerful medieval family, former Earls of Arundel.
30. Courtenay: A noble family with connections to English and French royalty.
31. Manners: The surname of the Dukes of Rutland, a high-ranking noble family.
32. Russell: Connected to the Dukes of Bedford, an influential aristocratic lineage.
33. Cavendish: The surname of the Dukes of Devonshire, a powerful British noble family.
34. Talbot: A noble family holding the Earldom of Shrewsbury.
35. Spencer: The family name of Princess Diana, tying it to the modern British royal family.

If you carry one of the following 35 surnames, you absolutely might be connected to the royal family(Image: MyHeritage)

MyHeritage boasts an impressive 4 out of 5 star rating on Trustpilot. One customer commented: “Immediate accurate statistics of my immediate family members.”

Another customer noted: “Regular updates of discoveries, positive results. This site is not just about the money, it is about genuine results for the family history researcher.”

“My family history has expanded and the format is easily understood. Changes are quick and easy. Thank you,” remarked another user.

Not everyone was convinced, though, with one user expressing: “I don’t fully understand it. I can’t find a user guide, difficult to navigate, Help Center does not always understand my problems.”

Yet, another amateur genealogist recounted their use of the site as an ‘enjoyable experience,’ stating: “Finding related families and information relating to individuals has been a wonderful experience. MyHeritage has made it even easier to trace ancestors and verify relations.”

The DNA tests and platform can be accessed on the MyHeritage website.