An Atlas of English SurnamesBy English surnames we mean surnames borne by the population of the United Kingdom, regardless of their origin. The term surname comprises both the notions of byname and hereditary family name. As the title of the book suggests, the emphasis lies on the atlas proper or, speaking in grammatical terms, on aspects of content. The second area, aspects of expression, can only be touched upon here. The atlas encompasses over 240 maps of surname variants, and more than 150 tables and figures that validate the findings or serve as basis for further investigation on local, occupational surnames and nicknames. Each surname is discussed with regard to etymology, historical background, dialectology and geographic distribution and based upon data extracted from telephone directories, census records and parish registers ranging from the 16th to the 21st century. |
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18th Century Map 19th Century analysis appeared bearers Census cluster common concentration counties derived distribution early England English entries examples Frequency Greater Hanks highest historical Hodges Kent Lancashire lists London mentioned Midlands nickname occupational origin persons provides Reaney records refer region registered Riding Scotland shows Sources South South Yorkshire surname Surrey Sussex Table UK-Info variants West Yorkshire