Discovering Surnames

Most people take their surnames very much for granted, and yet they are one of our most personal and interesting possessions. Your surname can tell you quite a lot about your ancestors. Your name may be of Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian or Norman origin, and in this book Welsh, Scottish and Irish names each have a chapter devoted to them. About 1500 surnames are included, and if your name is not amongst them then probably a very similar one is. Discovering Surnames is an easy-to-read introduction to a fascinating subject. About the author J. W. Freeman has been writing historical articles for newspapers and magazines for many years. He became interested in the history and origins of surnames in the 1960s and his interest has never diminished.Vince, John is the author of 'Discovering Surnames' with ISBN 9780747804857 and ISBN 0747804850.