Genealogists use the following category for the basis of
surnames:
Today nearly all British surnames are based on the
following:
1) Names derived from father's first name [such
as MacDonald, O'Brian,Mathewson, Herman]
2) Named after other relations [mother's maiden name,
grandparents, friends]
3) Names derived from physical characteristics [such as
Longfellow,Whiteman]
4) Names derived from personality
traits [such as Smiley, Doolittle]
5) Names derived from plays, drama, dreams, and memory
[such as MacBeth]
6) Names derived from literature [especially Biblical
literature, such as Davidson, Abrams]
7) Names derived from occupations
[such as Smith, Mason, Weaver]
8) Names derived from sayings, expressions, etc [such as
Merry, Jolly, Rich]
9) Names which indicate nationality or origin [such as
Ireland, English, London]
10) Names associated with natural landmarks, etc [such as Tyrol, Hill,
Storm, LeValley, Redford]
11) Names associated with man-made places & articles [Bridges,
Towers, Goldstein]
12) Names which are status-oriented [such as King, Lord, Noble]
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