99. Lorraine
100. Anjou
What These Names Really Mean
While these surnames have historical ties to royalty, their meanings vary widely:
Fitzroy literally means “son of the king,” often given to illegitimate royal children in medieval England.
Khan and Sultan were titles of rulers in Central Asia and the Middle East.
Medici and Borgia were powerful Italian families who influenced politics and religion.
Windsor is the modern royal house of Britain, adopted in the 20th century.
Some names, like “King” or “Prince,” may sound royal but were often given as nicknames or occupational titles rather than indicators of lineage.
Do You Actually Have Royal Blood?
Here’s the reality: having one of these surnames doesn’t guarantee royal ancestry.
Over time, surnames spread beyond their original families. People adopted names for various reasons—migration, marriage, social mobility, or even clerical changes in records.
To truly determine royal lineage, you would need:
