Posted on 07/26/2017 1:13:44 PM PDT by sodpoodle
Did you know that surnames can go extinct just like species do? Think about it: do you know anyone these days named Chaucer?
One historical reason for surnames becoming extinct was World War I. Often, men who were friends and neighbors served together; when there were mass casualties, a village or town might lose a whole generation of their men. Because names at that time were often specific to an area, a name could be almost completely eliminated.
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The Glasscocks are doomed.
Gee, there are tons of Cohens over here. I wonder why it’s down 42% in Britain. Hmmm, let me think.
I once meant someone with first name Randy who said he couldn’t use that name in Australia.
I worked with a Peter Byrnes. One day our new receptionist answered the phone and asked, “Who’s Peter Byrnes?” I answered, “Not mine, but thanks for asking.” She never asked that again.
That pic made my day. I love Hyacinth & that show.
Hysterical!
Interestingly in Japan from what I understand - they would often adopt in from another branch of the family in order to continue a line or if a daughter only then the husband would some times take the family name.
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Yeah, Kennedy lol...
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