Oxford book of family names

Access to the complete content on oxford handbooks online requires a subscription or purchase. The book is a unique language learning tool for students of english. Some names have been around for many centuries while other more recent arrivals are explained for the first time in the work, the oxford dictionary of family names in britain and ireland, which is. Patrick hanks patrick hanks is lead researcher on the family names project at the university of the west of england. In 1840 there were 9 oxford families living in georgia. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. London had the highest population of oxford families in 1891. A dictionary of english surnames 3e oxford quick reference. Recorded as oxford and the original oxenford, it is locational from the city of oxford, the county town of oxfordshire. Find out how schools use them to teach children to read around the world, and discover how you can help your child learn to read at home. Ontario had the highest population of oxford families in 1911. He explains, with examples, how to discover the current distribution of a name in the uk, and how to trace its origins. This was about 17% of all the recorded oxfords in the usa. His numerous books include surnames and genealogy 1997 and christian names in local and family history 2004.

The most oxford families were found in the uk in 1891. The dictionary also includes an appendix in which the distinguished family historian, professor david hey author of the oxford companion to local and family history gives advice on how to locate the home of a family name. Surnames, dna, and family history oxford university press. Covers over 45,000 family names in the uk, including immigrant names. This was about 53% of all the recorded oxford s in canada. Free lookups in the dictionary of american family names. The dictionary of american family names, from oxford university press, is one of those musthave resources for serious genealogists. A dictionary of english surnames oxford paperback reference a lovely book to own. News uk home news the most common surnames in britain and ireland revealed. Over 45,000 entriesthis huge new dictionary is the ultimate reference work on family names of the uk, covering english, scottish, welsh, irish, cornish, and immigrant surnames. After an acrimonious family dispute this muchloved brewery was closed in 1998, the beer brand names being taken over by the thomas hardy burtonwood brewery, while the 2 tied pubs were bought by michael cannon, owner of the american hamburger chain fuddruckers, through a new company, morrells of oxford. Farah, twelvetrees and li are amongst the 8,000 family names explained for the first time.

Well priced and a fascinating dip in book for a bit of interesting entertainment. This selection criteria created a model of surnames with more than 100 occurrences. This was about 17% of all the recorded oxford s in the usa. This book discusses the geographic origins and meanings of certain surnames. Find out more about our phonics, home learning and childrens fiction books, and discover expert book recommendations to nurture a love of reading. England names, personal genealogy familysearch wiki. This book combines linguistic and historical approaches with the latest techniques of dna analysis and shows the insights these offer for every kind of genealogical research. The dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than100 bearers. The book, adopting a traditional notional framework and using observations concerning a number of languages but particularly english and greek, argues that the semantic distinctiveness of names is matched by a syntax distinct from that of nouns. The oxford family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Early notables of the book family pre 1700 more information is included under the topic early book notables in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Georgia had the highest population of oxford families in 1840. The new oxford picture dictionary contextually illustrates over 2,400 words.

History of 50,000 irish and british surnames published. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name. Dont miss our free ebook library, with more than 100 ebooks for ages 311. In 2011 he coauthored surnames, dna, and family history with turi king and david hey. It originally contained 411 surnames, and was later expanded to 504. Of these, 444 are singlecharacter surnames, and 60 are doublecharacter surnames. The dictionary of american family names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural united states, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. The oxford dictionary of family names in britain and.

Each entry gives a detailed origin of a family s surname, describing its various meanings, geographical origins, and the context in which it arose. The surname book appears occasionally in english records. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nov 17, 2016 containing entries for more than 45,000 english, scottish, welsh, irish, cornish, and immigrant surnames, the oxford dictionary of family names in britain and ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the uk. The oxford dictionary of family names in britain and ireland edited by patrick hanks, richard coates, and peter mcclure. It has culminated in the publication of a 3,100page oxford dictionary of family names in britain and ireland that includes the backstory to 45,600 names from smith and jones to longbones. Oxford is a name thats been used by parents who are considering baby names for boys. After the battle of hastings in 1066, william, duke of normandy, having prevailed over king harold, granted most of britain to his many victorious barons. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. I use it for family history studies and reference for different spellings of the same name. Dictionary of 50,000 surnames and their origins published. Oxford university press dictionary of english surnames. This huge new dictionary is the ultimate reference work on family names of the uk, covering english, scottish, welsh, irish, cornish, and immigrant surnames.

This was about 18% of all the recorded oxford s in the uk. Some of the book family moved to ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Page 11 research oxford in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. Want to know about oxford reading tree and oxford levels. About 800 names have been derived from the original ones. Each entry includes the current and 1881 frequencies of the name, its main gb location, and its language or culture of origin. The surname oxford was first found in oxfordshire where they held a family seat as lords of the manor.

Containing entries for more than 45,000 english, scottish, welsh, irish, cornish, and immigrant surnames, the oxford dictionary of family names in britain and ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the uk. Af, isbn 01950874, 97801950874, patrick hanks, oxford university press, incorporated, 2003, 01950874, 97801950874. It includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers, and those that had more than 20 bearers in the 1881 census. Page 2 research oxford in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. Sep 26, 1991 oxford dictionary of english surnames book. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the dictionary is an. To compile the dictionary of american family names dafn, editor patrick hanks gathered 100 million u. Oxford dictionary of family names in britain and ireland.

The dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. It focuses on british names, tracing their origins to different parts of the british isles and europe and revealing how names often remain concentrated in the districts where they first became established centuries ago. Learn about oxford reading tree and levels, used to teach reading worldwide. Do you know how many people in the united states share it. The oxford dictionary of family names in britain and ireland book. Personal experiences with the name oxford nicknames for oxford meanings and history of the name oxford. In 1891 there were 194 oxford families living in london. The product of a tenyear research project gathering. Dictionary of american family names 20, oxford university press. In 1911 there were 31 oxford families living in ontario. It students with a glance at american lifestyle, as well as a compendium of useful vocabulary, the dictionary is organized thematically, beginning with topics that. Dictionary of american family names oxford reference.