What Does Your Family Name Mean?

Have you ever wondered about the meaning of your last name?  Do you know where your family name came from?

Surname meanings often tell a story about your family, can give clues about your family’s origins, what they were known for in the region and even insights into genealogical roots.

If you haven’t investigated your surname, there are many online resources that you may use:

English surnames

Irish surnames

German surnames

French surnames

Italian surnames

Spanish surnames

Polish surnames

Jewish surnames

If you are interested in looking further into your family history and genealogy, contact us for a free genealogy project consultation.  Make 2012 the year that you find your ancestors!

January 19, 2012