American Given Names
Title | American Given Names PDF eBook |
Author | George R. Stewart |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 282 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
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A historical account of the origins and use of over 800 given names.
German-American Names
Title | German-American Names PDF eBook |
Author | George Fenwick Jones |
Publisher | Genealogical Publishing Com |
Pages | 370 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 9780806317649 |
A dictionary of German names, the derivations, and meanings.
The Book of Name Signs
Title | The Book of Name Signs PDF eBook |
Author | Samuel James Supalla |
Publisher | Dawnsign Press |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
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Through his research over the years, Dr Supalla, who is deaf, has identified the name sign system which has a pattern to forming and giving name signs within the deaf communities. The need for a formal name sign book has risen dramatically with the increasing use of inappropriate name signs. There is a comprehensive guide and a list of over 500 name signs to help people to select appropriate name signs according to the American Sign Language (ASL) rules of formation and use. The book is written to be both informative and entertaining, and Dr Supalla compels all who are interested to become more aware of deaf people's intriguing signed language and culture, both dating back to the early years of deaf education.
A Genealogist's Guide to Native American Names
Title | A Genealogist's Guide to Native American Names PDF eBook |
Author | Connie Ellefson |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 26 |
Release | 2012-12-14 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1440331103 |
Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Native American names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of popular Native American names along with Native American naming patterns and traditions and a pronunciation guide.
Dictionary of American Family Names
Title | Dictionary of American Family Names PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Hanks |
Publisher | Oxford University Press on Demand |
Pages | 2094 |
Release | 2003-05-08 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 0195081374 |
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.
Chinese American Names
Title | Chinese American Names PDF eBook |
Author | Emma Woo Louie |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 239 |
Release | 2008-07-16 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0786438770 |
The naming practices of Chinese Americans are the focus of this work. Since Chinese immigration began in the mid-19th century, names of immigrants and their descendants have been influenced by both Chinese and American name customs. This detailed study first describes the naming traditions of China, providing a base for understanding how personal names may change in the interaction between cultures. One discovers that surnames are clues to Chinese dialect sounds, that many have been Americanized, that new surnames were created and that, in more recent decades as the Chinese American population has grown, new names practices developed and surnames have proliferated. Included are ideographs to surnames and an overview of their preservation by Americans of Chinese descent.
Native American Place Names of Indiana
Title | Native American Place Names of Indiana PDF eBook |
Author | Michael McCafferty |
Publisher | University of Illinois Press |
Pages | 267 |
Release | 2023-08-31 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0252055985 |
A linguistic history of Native American place-names in Indiana In tracing the roots of Indiana place names, Michael McCafferty focuses on those created and used by local Native Americans. Drawing from exciting new sources that include three Illinois dictionaries from the eighteenth century, the author documents the language used to describe landmarks essential to fur traders in Les Pays d’en Haut and settlers of the Old Northwest territory. Impeccably researched, this study details who created each name, as well as when, where, how and why they were used. The result is a detailed linguistic history of lakes, streams, cities, counties, and other Indiana names. Each entry includes native language forms, translations, and pronunciation guides, offering fresh historical insight into the state of Indiana.