Family names are an essential part of everyone's personal history. This work shows how, when and where families first got their names. The author demonstrates h

This book combines linguistic and historical approaches with the latest techniques of DNA analysis and shows the insights these offer for every kind of genealog

Every surname has its own story to tell, and a surname study is a natural complement to family history research. The study of surnames has been revolutionised i

The definitive guide to the 5,000 most common surnames in the United States. With origins, variations, rankings, prominent bearers and published genealogies.

Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and I