Dictionary of American Family Names
| AUTHOR | Hanks, Patrick; Hanks, Patrick; Hanks, Patrick et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford University Press, USA (05/08/2003) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage? From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename. 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. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.
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ISBN-13:
9780195081374
ISBN-10:
0195081374
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
2128
Carton Quantity:
1
Product Dimensions:
9.50 x 7.00 x 11.50 inches
Weight:
14.76 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Reference | Genealogy & Heraldry
Reference | Dictionaries
Dewey Decimal:
929.409
Library of Congress Control Number:
2003003844
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Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage? From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename. 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. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.
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Editor:
Hanks, Patrick
Patrick Hanks is Professor of Lexicography at the University of Wolverhampton, UK, and a visiting professor at the University of the West of England (Bristol, UK). He has edited a number of major reference works, including "Collins English Dictionary", "Cobuild", and the "New Oxford Dictionary of English".
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