Hi list I have titles on two branches of my tree at present which amuse me. I would like to know how they start or where they derive from. Is it place names? My Counts daughter became a Countess but these titles seem to drop away. Is it just modern times that caused this? Why would a person have the Title of "Sir Knight" when their name was George Malcolm? My Count was "Count Usedom" and Usedom was his sole name. Any help on these matters greatly appreciated so I can have the last laugh with a family member who is taking the mickey out of my research. Thanks Jan