Where did last names come from? This question raises an interesting topic. In history, there have been many notable figures with important names. Have you ever wondered where did surnames come from?

This piece originally ran on jewishcurrents.org. Ashkenazic Jews were among the last Europeans to take family names. Some German speaking Jews took last names as early as the 17 th century, but the ...

People use names on a daily basis, but rarely stop to think about what they really mean. Take a look at how we got our names, and why they're more extraordinary than they seem. Jack Knudson is an ...

We understand why we have first names and how our surnames tie us to our family heritage, but what's the deal with middle names? What's the purpose of a middle name and when did different cultures ...

Have you ever wondered where Long Island towns got their names? From Copiague to Quogue and everything in between, we've uncovered the origins of your hometown using municipal websites, information ...