A Concise Dictionary of Surnames (Paperback)

The linguistic meaning and development of over 70,000 surnames are covered in this fascinating reference work, available for the first time in paperback.
Clear and concise entries cover a wide range of names from Britain, Europe, North and South America, New Zealand, and many other countries where surnames are of European origin. It features an introduction on surname distribution, and the typology of surnames (including patronymic surnames, local names, habitation names, occupational names, etc). Variants and diminutives are included, and the extensive cross-referencing makes this an easy-to-use and indispensable reference guide for anyone interested in the origin of surnames.