An example of an occupational surname, Taylor, as you might expect, was the name for a tailor. However, it actually originated from the Norman French wordtaillour,and was most likely brought to Scotland after the Norman invasion of England in the 11th century. 3. Anderson The history of th...
There was a huge boost in the name’s popularity after England was invaded by William the Conqueror and his Norman army. The name became more popular in France, Scotland, and England. There is a Dutch version of the surname too – Willems. The name William has roots in both Old French ...
Well, the gang over at Ancestry.com compiled a fairly massive database of all the last names (or, surnames, really-- but I always say last name because I'm never sure if a surname is a first or last name) both here in Minnesota and across the country....
Perhaps most well known as the surname of the 16th U.S. president, Lincoln now holds its own as a popular first name. The name has Celtic and English origins, and means “lakeside colony.” #41. Natalie (for girls) - Babies born in 2019: 4,782 (6.1% decrease from 2018) The nam...
After the Qin Dynasty fell in 206 BCE, many families adopted the last name “Wang.” This helped families disguise their true identities to avoid being assassinated by the new rulers of China...and it also helped make Wang the most common surname in the world!
The top five boy names and top five girl names are listed for each state, as well as the number of babies born in 2018 with that name. Historically common names like Michael only made the top five in three states, while the less common name Harper ranks in the top five for 22 states...
Due to this nature of the Lithuanian language, it is common to add Lithuanian endings to foreign names and placenames when speaking in Lithuanian. Without doing this the language would become ambiguous. Therefore "London" in Lithuanian is "Londonas", and it can be referred to as Londono, Lo...
In most cultures, names matter a great deal. Americans choose names for their children with care. Parents usually think about the impression a name gives, not its meaning. Most Americans would consider a“Jennifer”more attractive than a “Bertha”, for example. The last name, or, surname,...