The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Hanks |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | |
Release | 2016-11-17 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0192527479 |
Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain
Title | The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain PDF eBook |
Author | Harry Parkin |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 1040 |
Release | 2021 |
Genre | Names, Personal |
ISBN | 9780191939877 |
This dictionary provides information on almost all names with more than 30 bearers in the UK 2011 census, based on the latest research. Each of the around 43,500 entries covers the name's etymology, variants, frequency, and historical and geographical distribution.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain
Title | The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain PDF eBook |
Author | Harry Parkin |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | 1024 |
Release | 2021-07-29 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 0192642499 |
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Britain and Ireland published to great acclaim in November 2016. It was the result of a 4-year funded research project into family names of the British Isles based on previous research but using new principles, methods, and resources, and provided explanations of and evidence for the origins, history, and geographical distribution tens of thousands of family names that are found in Britain and Ireland, many of them never explained before. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Britain includes almost all of the 45,600 names from the original text, plus some original rare names, in a more concise format. Each entry includes: - variant names - 1881 British frequencies for each name - main GB locations - etymological explanations, including multiple senses, language/culture, and name type This Dictionary makes the unique family names content of the original 4-volume set available to individuals and libraries for whom it is otherwise out of reach. It will be of especial interest to researchers into family history.
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Hanks |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 2992 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES |
ISBN | 9780198798828 |
Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
A Dictionary of English Surnames
Title | A Dictionary of English Surnames PDF eBook |
Author | P. H. Reaney |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Total Pages | 3619 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 041505737X |
This classic dictionary explains the origins of over 16,000 names in current English use. It will be a source of fascination to everyone with an interest in names and their history.This classic dictionary answers questions such as these and explains the origins of over 16,000 names in current English use. It will be a source of fascination to everyone with an interest in names and their history.
Dictionary of American Family Names
Title | Dictionary of American Family Names PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Hanks |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | 2128 |
Release | 2003-05-08 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 0199771693 |
Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage? From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename. The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names
Title | The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names PDF eBook |
Author | Eilert Ekwall |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | 608 |
Release | 1960 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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