This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alves1964 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.mor.general/2374.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hi regardless how its pronounced, the spelling is the same for both my surname and the town. We dont changed the name like in Lisboa to Lisbon, the name of the town is the same. i also have to correct you on the pronunciation of my name, you have indicated it as "al-vesh" like breaking up the word in two, but the correct way is Alves, no break up or dividing the word, its one continual word. I had also read that people had assumed the name of the town when they travelled afar. i have also searched records of birth/marriage etc cert of the name Alves from Moray, Nairnshire area rgds antonio Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.