Scottish Surnames (Collins Pocket Reference S.)

by D . Dorward (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.25

  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.

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.26

  This pocket dictionary gives the derivations of over Scottish 1000 surnames plus their variants. The alphabetical entries give not only the meaning of each name, but also its history, showing how its form may have changed in the course of time and produced variants over the years and in different localities. The areas of Scotland where the name is chiefly to be found nowadays are listed, and the early bearers of many of the names are mentioned.