Surnames can be categorized into several types based on their origins. Patronymic surnames derive from the name of a father or ancestor, such as Johnson, meaning "son of John." Toponymic surnames are based on geographical locations, like Hill or Brooks, indicating where a person lived or came from. Another type is Occupational surnames, which reflect a person's job or profession, such as Smith for a metalworker or Baker for someone who bakes bread. Lastly, Descriptive surnames describe a person's physical traits or characteristics, like Brown for someone with brown hair or eyes.