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Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics.
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5 sty 2024 · Ancestry.com has maps that show the geographic distribution of surnames from the United States census records, and surname distribution for England and Wales from the 1891 census and some history of surnames.
A surname, also known as a last name or family name, is a hereditary name passed down from one generation to another. It is used to identify and distinguish individuals within a family or lineage. Surnames often reflect a person's ancestry, occupation, or geographic origin.
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