Mar 31, 2020 | Blog, The Meaning of Surnames
Have you ever wondered about your surname origins? Or when people started using surnames (last names) and why? This article, kindly provided by Historic UK, gives you an overview of where surnames originated and why. English Surname origins ...
Feb 25, 2020 | Blog, Celtic Roots, The Meaning of Surnames, Welsh Names and History
The History of Welsh surnames is complex and fascinating. This article, kindly provided by Historic UK, will give you a greater understanding of Welsh surnames and their origins. Have you ever wondered why there are so many Jones’ in a Welsh phone...
Nov 12, 2019 | Blog, The Meaning of Surnames
Whether you’re a genealogy guru or family history fledgling, if you’re interested in your ancestral roots, unearthing the origin of your surname can be extremely illuminating. Whoever thought up the notion of surnames? We take it for granted that each of...
Mar 11, 2019 | Blog, The Meaning of Surnames
Where did double-barrelled surnames originate? They are more popular than ever, and customers often ask us if we have them on our Hall of Names database. Sadly, we don’t and in this article we explain why. We look at the early origins of the tradition, and how it was...
Nov 28, 2018 | Blog, Hall of Names Information, The Meaning of Surnames, Tracing Family History
Have you ever wondered about your surname history? Family research and genealogy is so popular now, and it is fascinating to learn more about your own surname, and where it is from. Do you wish you could find out more about your surname, without spending months...
Oct 6, 2018 | Hall of Names Information, Heraldry, The Meaning of Surnames
Are you considering purchasing a print but want to know about the information on a coat of arms scroll? In this article you will find out a a bit more about the information that features on each print. You will make discoveries about the name that are will...
