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Finding the meaning of your surname

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Finding the meaning of your surname

 

Learning about the meaning and origins of your surname can be an exciting journey of discovery into your family history. Here are some steps you can take to find out all about the meaning of your surname. We hope you enjoy learning all about your history and please do share with us any of your exciting finds!

 

Where to start

 

A good place to start is with a basic internet search. For example, a simple Google search can provide a wealth of information about your surname. Type your surname into the search bar and see what comes up. You may find information on the surname’s origins, its meaning, and its historical context. Then you could move on to look up the surname’s etymology (which is a study of the origin and history of words). Several websites provide etymologies of surnames, including Ancestry and BehindTheName .These sites offer information on the origin of surnames, their meanings, and how they developed over time. Our own surname history scrolls can also be a good place to start, as they include all of the information collated together in one place. Plus of course, they make lovely artwork on the wall, with the associated coat of arms at the top.

 

 

 

Finding the meaning of your surname can be the start of a fascinating family history journey!
Finding the meaning of your surname can be the start of a fascinating family history journey!

Further research

 

Research your family history is a fascinating and rewarding task that can reveal interesting results. Look up your family tree and see if you can find any clues about the origin of your surname. If you have a family member who has already traced your family history, ask them for any information they have about the meaning of your surname.

You can also check out surname dictionaries. Several dictionaries of surnames exist, which can provide in-depth information on the meaning of your surname. Some examples include A Dictionary of English Surnames by P.H. Reaney and R.M. Wilson and The Dictionary of American Family Names by Patrick Hanks.

 

 

Was there a coat of arms associated with the name?

 

You might also wonder if your name ever had a family crest or coat of arms associated with it. We can help! Our database of more than a million names reveals if there was ever a bearer of your surname with a coat of arms. This doesn’t mean it is your specific coat of arms, but that back in the mists of time, there was someone with your surname who used that heraldry. Plus we have a dictionary of heraldry symbols so you can find out what they all mean.

 

 

Was there a coat of arms or family crest for your surname?
Was there a coat of arms or family crest for your surname?

Genealogy and DNA

 

It’s a good idea to consult with genealogical societies. Many genealogical societies specialise in researching family histories and may be able to provide information on the meaning of your surname. Check online for genealogical societies in your area or in the region where your surname is most prevalent. Plus, you can consider taking a DNA test. DNA testing can reveal more information about your ancestry, including the origin of your surname. Services like AncestryDNA and 23andMe can provide insights into your genetic makeup and help you trace your family history.

 

In conclusion, learning about the meaning of your surname can be a fascinating way to connect with your family history and uncover your ancestry. With the resources available today, there are many ways to explore the origins and meaning of your surname. To read more blog posts about tracing family history, click here to see the articles available. Please let us know how you get on! And of course, don’t forget to order your surname history scroll here if you’d like to make a quick start!

 

 

Click to order a coat of arms and surname history scroll
Click to order a coat of arms and surname history scroll.

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  1. Dolores Petersen avatar
    Dolores Petersen

    Where could my original surname of “Conczella “ then chang d to “Konschella “ come from?

    1. Hall of Names avatar
      Hall of Names

      Hello Dolores, I am afraid we do not have the history of the name of our database. It does sound a little like ‘Consuela’, which I think may be Spanish origin. I am sorry we are not able to help on this occasion. If you would like to look up any other names, please use our name search facility at the top of each page of our website, and you will see a brief description of the name and also its earliest-known coat of arms. Scrolls can then be purchased either framed or unframed. Kind regards.

    2. Charlotte may Cloud Rozell avatar
      Charlotte may Cloud Rozell

      Charlotte may Cloud Rozell

  2. Demoi Page avatar
    Demoi Page

    Hello i would like to know where the last name page is from and which one ended up in Jamaica.

    1. Hall of Names avatar
      Hall of Names

      Hello, we do have this surname history scroll available to purchase. It gives lots of information about the origins of the surname, however it is not a specific family history, as there will be thousands of people bearing the name. It does tell of early immigration particularly to the USA. Hope that helps, and thanks for your enquiry.

  3. Demoi Page avatar
    Demoi Page

    Hello i would like to know where the last name page is from and which one ended up in Jamaica

  4. Ian avatar
    Ian

    Surname= Mellor

    1. Wendy Spencer avatar
      Hall of Names

      Hi Ian. Yes we do have Mellor, please do a name search at the top of the website. Do give us a call if you have any questions. Best wishes, Wendy.

  5. Cindy Barnard avatar
    Cindy Barnard

    I would like to find out where my birth surname came from Spies

    1. Hall of Names avatar
      Hall of Names

      Hello Cindy and thank you for your interest. We have found the name in early times in Devon – you can read the full information on a surname history scroll, which we typically print and send the same day you place your order. There was a mayor of Exeter with the surname Spies in 1273!

    2. Hall of Names avatar
      Hall of Names

      Hello Cindy, If you use the search box at the top of the page to type any name you are interested in, it will give you a brief snippet of the name’s early history. It will show you the earliest coat of arms relating to the name too. Plus, if you want to order the full history, we can offer framed or unframed scrolls. Hope that helps!

      1. adolf avatar
        adolf

        the surname Rosales

        1. Hall of Names avatar
          Hall of Names

          Hello, If you would like to check if we have any names, please type the name into the search box at the top of the page. It will show you straight away, along with the earliest coat of arms relating to the name.

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