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The study of the use, origin, and history of proper names is generally referred to as onomastics, or onomatology.
The study of personal names (including surnames) is referred to as anthroponymy.
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What is the study of surnames called?
The study of surnames is called anthroponomy. The study of family history is "genealogy".
What is the origin of surnames ending in niak?
Usually Polish.
What are the surnames of Spanish origin in Trinidad and Tobago?
farfan trinatas
What are some good websites for finding the history and origin of a surname last name?
http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/
What does Moto on the end of a Japanese name means origin?
moto does mean origin i.e. matsumoto originally form the pines Japanese peasants never had surnames prior to the meiji restoration so they were given surnames in relation to where they lived
Do the surnames Lynn Lee Lane and Young originate from Asia?
The surnames Lynn, Lee, Lane, and Young have independent origins in Asia and in Europe. Some families have those surnames because of their European origin and some have it because of their Asian origin, along with the way Asian names were mangled and written by Caucasians in America
Are 'Mitra' and 'Basu' surnames of Ksatriya origin?
yes they are kulin(topmost) kshatriya in bengali community.
What do you call the psychiatrist in front of their surnames?
It is proper to refer to them as "Dr._____".
What is the study of origin and future of the universe called?
Cosmology is the study of the origin and future of the universe.
Is the family name Jewish and germanic?
Jewish surnames may be of almost any origin, including Germanic.
What is the Meaning of the name Garcia?
| Origin of garcia, Meaning of garcia Origin: Te origin of this name is not clear. Someone says it?s from the Celtic word 'Wars' who means boy. Others says came from basque origin because of the sound '?a'. In Spain is one of the most popular names and a lot of people has this name so it?s so dificult to link one to other. Surnames: Garcia Submitted by: Fernando del Campo Garc Origin of garcia, Meaning of garcia Origin: from the suname Garcea meaning ( Bear ) Surnames: GARCIA Submitted by: Gilbert Garcia - Spanish / French Origin of garcia, Meaning of garcia Origin: spanish orgin, meaning: like a fox Surnames: garcia |}
What do you call people who have similar names and surnames?
One descriptor is "kinfolk".
