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Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin and Italian. and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of their surnames. Variations of the name Chaucer include Chawcer, Chawcers and others.

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