Uncommon surnames narrate the family history of those who bear them Date: February 2, 2016 Source: Plataforma SINC Summary: In most societies, surnames are passed on from father to son, just like ...

In most societies, surnames are passed on from father to son, just like the Y chromosome. This suggests that men who share the same surnames may have Y chromosomes that are related to one another ...

Are you looking for medieval last names/surnames with their meanings? Explore 200+ historic and noble surnames, uncovering their origins, significance, and legacy.

Imagine a world without surnames. I would be Megan, just Megan—one among many, many thousands of other Megans—instead of Megan Garber, one among a handful. Together, we would be unable to ...

Second, Volume 15 of General History, “The Book of Settlement and Appeasement,” says that “the domesticated savages were gradually assimilated into the Han culture. To fall in line with the national ...

The Origin of the Double Surname Tradition The official implementation of double surnames began with establishing civil registries in the 19th century. Yet, the tradition itself stretches back ...

Study launched in 2016 delved into the history of Irish surnames looking back as far as the 11th century.

Just 81 years ago today, Turkish people were confronted with a new law, which would make them choose a formal, legal family surname – a profound change in the ordinary life of Turks who had been ...

THERE is perhaps room for a new history of British surnames since Bardsley and Harrison published their works on the subject. Mr. Ewen has given his history a wider scope than Bardsley and has ...

In most societies, surnames are passed on from father to son, just like the Y chromosome. This suggests that men who share the same surnames may have Y chromosomes that are related to one another ...