num_pages: 400
description: This work contains approximately 4000 examples of many well-known surnames such as Smith and scores of those less often encountered such as Flanner meaning pancake-maker. The selection is arranged alphabetically and indicates the origins of the name under four broad headings denoting place, occupation, nickname and personal name. Comprehensive cross-references and guides to pronunciation are provided where necessary for ease of use.
language: English
title: Dictionary of Surnames
titlecomplete: Dictionary of Surnames (Wordsworth Collection)
genres: Reference, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd