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Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage? From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename. The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.
Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Spanish names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of popular Spanish names.You’ll also find: • Spanish naming patterns and traditions • Spanish emigration patterns • A pronunciation guide
Did you ever want to teach your kids Country Names in Spanish ? Learning Spanish can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Country Names in Spanish. Colorful Pictures of 50 Country Flags. Country Names in English. Some Important Information Regarding Our Books: Each Country Flag has its own Page. All Pages are in Color. No Transliterations (Pronunciations). You (the Parent) should be helping your child learn how to pronounce.
Professor David Shepherd is the keeper of knowledge that holds the world in a delicate balance. He knows who is in the Book of Names, an ancient text that contains the identities of each generation's 36 righteous souls - the Hidden Ones. Legend holds that if all 36 Hidden Ones are eliminated, the world will be destroyed.As the Hidden Ones start dying, the world grows increasingly unstable - massive floods in New York, brutal terrorist attacks in Melbourne - and David finds himself battling against the secret religious sect the Gnoseos. His involvement turns personal when he discovers one of the names is that of his stepdaughter... Now David races to decipher the traditions of the Kabbalah to save the remaining righteous souls, his daughter... and the world.
This charming gift volume contains over 500 Spanish girls' and boys' names, including such names as Gonzalo meaning warrior ready for battle, and Paz meaning peace. In addition to etymologies, the collection includes familiar forms and famous bearers of certain names.