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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 ==== | ||