Jul 26, 2018 | Blog, Hall of Names Information, The Meaning of Surnames, Tracing Family History
Our History Our expertise lies in creating surname history scrolls for you to display and enjoy. We have more than a million surnames and their associated coats of arms on our database, and in this article, we explain just how this research into surname...
Nov 29, 2017 | Blog, Hall of Names Information, The Meaning of Surnames, Tracing Family History
Ever wondered how we create our coat of arms and surname history prints? In this article,we explain how we do it, where the information comes from, and how we trace the heraldry. When you place your order for a coat of arms and surname history print, your details and...
Sep 12, 2017 | Blog, Celtic Roots, The Meaning of Surnames, Tracing Family History
A Brief History of Cornish Surnames And Their Origins Does your surname originate in Cornwall (known in Cornish as ‘Kernow’)? Have you ever wondered where your surname derived from in this fascinating and mysterious corner of Britain? Cornish surnames can now be found...
Jul 19, 2017 | Blog, Celtic Roots, The Meaning of Surnames
Scottish Surnames have a long and often troubled past. The Romans name it Caledonia, the Gaels called it Alba, but today it’s known as Scotland, a country with a rich and complex history. After surviving many invasions and battles over the centuries, it’s only apt...
Jun 21, 2016 | Blog, The Meaning of Surnames
Have you ever wondered about your surname meaning? Well, you are not alone. Typically surname meanings fall into one of four categories: Topographical (or Geographical) Patronymic Occupational Descriptive But before we look into what these mean…Did you...
Jul 22, 2013 | Blog, Heraldry, The Meaning of Surnames, Tracing Family History
Your Ancestors’ Coat of Arms – Heraldry If you are researching your family tree or trying to find out more about your surname history, it will please you to discover if your ancestors’ coat of arms is on record. Heraldry can be fascinating to...
