Dictionary Of English Surnames (P) (Paperback, New ed)

For anyone interested in tracing a family name or family history in England, this is the standard guide. It provides the origin and meaning of 16,000 English names, including 5,000 added for the current 1990s edition. Variant name forms are fully cross-referenced, and the book contains a wealth of information on early name forms, including dates and sources. A 46-page introduction on English surnames puts the work in context.