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===Patronymics=== | ===Patronymics=== | ||
'''A patronymic surname is a surname originated from the given name of the father.'''<br> | '''A patronymic surname is a surname originated from the given name of the father.'''<br> | ||
The use of patronymic names was prevalent in the '''Schleswig-Holstein''' and '''Ostfriesland''' areas in northern Germany. Patronymic names changed with each generation. For example, Hans Petersen was a son of a man named Peter. If Hans had a son Jens, the son was known as Jens Hansen (son of Hans). <br> | The use of patronymic names was prevalent in the '''Schleswig-Holstein''' and '''Ostfriesland''' areas in northern Germany. Patronymic names changed with each generation. For example, Hans Petersen was a son of a man named Peter. If Hans had a son Jens, the son was known as Jens Hansen (son of Hans). A daughter Maria might be either Maria Hansen or Maria Hansdotter.<br> | ||
The use of patronymics continued until decrees were passed that required persons to adopt permanent hereditary family names. Subjects were often reluctant to comply, so several decrees were needed. These decrees were passed in 1771, 1820, and 1822 in the province of Schleswig-Holstein and in 1811 in Ostfriesland. | The use of patronymics continued until decrees were passed that required persons to adopt permanent hereditary family names. Subjects were often reluctant to comply, so several decrees were needed. These decrees were passed in 1771, 1820, and 1822 in the province of Schleswig-Holstein and in 1811 in Ostfriesland. | ||
===Alias Surnames=== | ===Alias Surnames=== | ||