Study of surnames

GarySaxton | 08:38 Sat 21st Jul 2001 | People & Places

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Like genealogy is the collective name for tracing you ancestors, what is the collective name for the study of surnames?

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The broad term 'onomastics' - the study of proper names ' is defined in Merriam's Dictionary as: 'The science or study of the origin and forms of proper names of persons or places'. However, there appears to be no further sub-division into personal names, then forenames and surnames, and associated terminology. I'm making further inquiries with a lexicographer.

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