English Surnames: Their Sources and Significations

Name: English Surnames: Their Sources and Significations
Author: Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

By Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

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This work surveys the origins, forms, and meanings of surnames found in England, classifying them by sources such as patronymics, matronymics, nicknames, locative and occupational types. It traces linguistic change and spelling variation across historical records, explains formation processes and social factors influencing name adoption, and gives numerous examples and indices to illustrate etymologies and regional patterns. The author discusses contested interpretations, corrects earlier errors, and reorganizes material for clarity, emphasizing comparative evidence from archival sources to support derivations and variant spellings.

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Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley was an English author and scholar known for his contributions to the study of names and surnames. His notable works include "Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature," which explores the unique naming practices of Puritan society, and "English Surnames: Their Sources and Significations," a comprehensive examination of the origins and meanings of English surnames. Bardsley's writings reflect a deep interest in the cultural and historical significance of names, making him a significant figure in the field of onomastics. His work continues to be referenced by those studying the evolution of English language and identity.