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Genealogists use the following category for the basis of
surnames:
Today nearly all British surnames are based on the following: 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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