The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland
2016
eBook
This dictionary contains entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames in the UK and Ireland. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes.
Main title:
The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland / Patrick Hanks, Richard Coates, Peter McClure.
Author:
Imprint:
[Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Collation:
1 online resource
Notes:
Previously issued in print: 2016.Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 15, 2016).
Audience:
Specialized.
Linking notes:
Print version :
ISBN:
9780191781797 (ebook)
Dewey class:
929.42094103
LC class:
CS2505
Language:
English
BRN:
325936