A Dictionary of English Surnames

A Dictionary of English Surnames

P. H. Reaney, R. M. Wilson, David Hey (With)
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Publication Date: August 21st, 1997
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
9780198600923
Pages:
592
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Description

A Dictionary of English Surnames is an authoritative and enlightening guide to the origins of English surnames and how they developed over the centuries. A comprehensive survey of this popular subject, it provides useful information on 16,000 surnames, giving full sources and dates. Different forms of names are also cross-referenced for ease of use. A valuable historical and linguistic introduction to the subject is included, along with a new appendix on how to trace the origin of a family name.

About the Author

David Hey is Professor of Local and Family History and Dean of the Faculty of Educational Studies at the University of Sheffield.