Hitler, Himmler, Goebbels, Ribbentrop, Göring -- what are these surname origins? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 9 answers

My partner and I are in the process of changing our surnames. When this is done, we'd like to send out some announcement cards to friends/family etc to let everyone know. Where can I find cards to that effect? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 18 answers

What surnames would work well with a first name of "Dresden"? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 68 answers

Are there any sites/search engines that will allow me to find the origin of a surname? Specifically European names. I'm looking for country and/or language of origin, and any other information a particular surname can reveal. [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2007 - 7 answers

What's the story behind Indian (as in the country) last names that consist of a single letter? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2006 - 13 answers

IdentityCrisisFilter: What is my last name? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2006 - 20 answers

Smith, Potter, Miller, Carter, Bishop, Thatcher, Fisher, Archer, Cook. Can anyone point me to a list of other surnames that come from occupations or come up with some other examples for me?
posted on Apr 21, 2006 - 49 answers

The Smiths are descended from a blacksmith. The Potters are descended from a potter. But priests can't get married or have legitimate children, so where on earth does the last name Bishop come from? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2005 - 17 answers