What’s something everyone has, but they are usually all different? Last names! It’s something you cannot choose, instead you are born with it and have it your entire life. Surnames are unique to every ...

A new seven-part series exploring the history of Ireland's most common surnames is set to air on Irish-language broadcaster TG4 on Sunday night. "Sloinne" (Irish for surname) provides a fascinating ...

This naming convention isn’t as backward as it seems. Choosing surnames as first names for newborns is a growing trend among parents, according to baby name experts. “Many surnames are so well ...

India’s surnames are more than just family names - they are powerful markers of cultural identity, regional heritage, and ancestral lineage. From religious affiliations to social customs, the ...

While South Africa’s birth rates decline and demographics evolve, one powerful marker of identity remains unchanged – the ...

Venus Williams returns a shot to Karolina Pliskova, of the Czech Republic, during this year’s U.S. Open tennis tournament. Her surname remains among the most common over the past three decades, ...

What is in a name? Not only is the name your parents choose for you a core part of your identity, it can help shape the person you become, your behavior, potential career path and even how people ...

If you're a true Plymothian, you might have wondered about the history of your surname. If you're a Speare, Blake or Drake, your name has roots in Janner. The website Named provides an opportunity to ...