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The clergy and other learned men often "Latinized" their names. Thus Eric Karlsson became Ericus Caroli.  
The clergy and other learned men often "Latinized" their names. Thus Eric Karlsson became Ericus Caroli.  


In 1901 a law required people to adopt permanent surnames to be passed onto successive generations.  
In 1901 a law required people to adopt permanent surnames to be passed onto successive generations.
 
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==== 100 Most Common Surnames in Sweden  ====
==== 100 Most Common Surnames in Sweden  ====
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