Scottish Surnames [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Dorward, D.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0004725042 ISBN 13: 9780004725048

Casa editrice: Collins, 2000

Riassunto

A compact but extensive guide to the derivations of over 1000 surnames found in Scotland

With an estimated 30 million people of Scottish descent scattered around the globe, it’s not surprising that there is a world-wide interest in Scottish family names. For everyone wishing to trace their roots, this handy little volume is the ideal introduction to the rich variety of names found in Scotland.
· Accurate derivations and explanations of over 1000 family names found in Scotland, including occupational names, patronymics, nicknames and surnames origination from place names
· All names are alphabetically arranged for easy reference
· Includes the history and modern distribution of many of the names featured

Scottish Surnames will appeal to anyone anywhere who can claim Scottish antecedents.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

David Dorward was a senior administrator at St Andrews University until his recent retiral. He has been a keen student of Scottish place and family names for many years and has written widely on these subjects.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

· Accurate derivations and explanations of over 1000 family names found in Scotland including occupation names, patronymics, nicknames and location names.
· Alphabetically arranged for easy reference.
· Includes the history and modern distribution of many names featured.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Collins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0004725042
• ISBN 13: 9780004725048
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 384