You probably have at least a general idea of where your family's roots lie, but sometimes your family's nationality comes as a surprise. Your last name offers a valuable clue. Take a deep dive into ...

The history of Scotland is a remarkable story of invasions, battles, religion, industry, language, drink and weather that could best be described as variable. Did you know with a Digital Subscription ...

Read all about the history of your Irish surname or your family name's meanings in our list of most common Irish last names. Ever wondered about the history behind your Irish name? Where did your ...

A NEW study has shed light on the meaning behind 45,000 most common surnames. Know what it says about yours? Have a look. Now the meaning behind 45,000 of the UK and Ireland’s most common surnames has ...

Author David McKie travelled the country to find out where some of the nation’s most common and unusual surnames come from Love it or hate it, your surname can give a fascinating insight into your ...

It’s a little-known fact that until the Meiji era (1868-1912), the ordinary men and women of Japan did not have surnames. Rather, those names were reserved for people in positions of power, nobility, ...

THE first three letters of the alphabet contain several well known names - from fashion, philanthropy and politics to name but a few, these surnames come with a history as old as Scotland itself. Sign ...

There are a great many synonyms for O'Naghten (Ó Neachtain in Irish) in modern Ireland, including Naughtan, Naughton, Nochtin, Nocton, Knockton and even sometimes Connaughton (which is actually a ...

It’s a little-known fact that until the Meiji era (1868-1912), the ordinary men and women of Japan did not have surnames. Rather, those names were reserved for people in positions of power, nobility, ...