Prior to this time, even those with family names used the patromynic name. Sometimes with the family name, and sometimes without the use of the family name. The Dutch form of the patronymic name was used in all Providences, expect Friesland, by the common worker and farmers and those members of the Dutch Reformed church. The Latin form of the patronymic name was used by some of the Catholics and those who obtained doctor degrees from universities. These types of names were used in Groningen, Drente and Friesland.
Farm names are even worse than patronymic names.
The owner of a farm uses the name of the farm as his last name . If the farm is sold, the new owner assumes the name . Only the son who inherits the farm at the death of his father obtains the farms name. If a farmer sells his farm and buys a new farm he assumes the new farm name as his surname . He does not have to live on the land.