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===Jewish Surname Customs=== | ===Jewish Surname Customs=== | ||
Jews followed the custom of using only a given name and the name of the father, such as Isaac, son of Abraham (Isaac ben Abraham). Most Jews did not adopt hereditary family names until required to do so by law. | Jews followed the custom of using only a given name and the name of the father, such as Isaac, son of Abraham (Isaac ben Abraham). Most Jews did not adopt hereditary family names until required to do so by law. | ||
===Surnames Historical Development=== | ===Surnames Historical Development=== | ||