The start of using last names and why The custom of family names didn't start until Venetian Families began to hand down this second name from father to son in the 11th Century. It was believed to have started as a result of the growing population, increased travel by people from various countries and tribes and improved communications. Prior to the 11th century, a surname- if it was used at all- represented the name of a clan or tribe.

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