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A dictionary of english surnnames
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A dictionary of english surnnames
For local and family historians, and all those with an interest in names, A Dictionary of English Surnames is an authoritative and enlightening guide to the origins of English surnames and how they have developed over the centuries. A comprehensive survey of this popular subject, it provides useful information on:
The origin and meaning of over 16,000 surnames All the most common English surnames are covered, such as Brown, Clark, Smith, Taylor, and Thompson, along with rare names such as Clapper, Clutterbuck, Kellog, Stockings, and Twitchen.
Detailed historical information full sources and dates are provided for each name, with cross - referenced entries for variant name forms. In addition, the changing forms of surnames over time are shown within entries.
The roots of English surnames An in-depth introduction covers the historical and linguistic background to the subject, from Norman names to Yorks
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