I wonder if someone could tell me of a free site to find the origins of surnames please. Graham Williams

Hi Graham Just google origin of surnames , there are plenty available You can also find books on the subject via www.archive.org Select Texts and use keyword Surnames There are several on the subject, you can either download for free to use at your leisure or read online An example is :- English surnames : their sources and significations (1875) Whatever you find and read do take all with a pinch of salt, I have yet to find one that gives a sensible origin for many names Most fall into patronymic, occupation or location There are also some that just decided to use the name as they worked for someone of that name or a hundred and one other reasons Best wishes Nivard Ovington, in Cornwall (UK) >I wonder if someone could tell me of a free site to find the origins of > surnames please. > > Graham Williams