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===Patronymics=== | ===Patronymics=== | ||
Although most people had family surnames before 1811, the use of patronymics was common, including for those with established last names. The oldest form used the possessive of the father's name along with the word for son or daughter. Examples would be a boy born to Jan being named Pieter Janszoon while his daughter might be named Geertje Jansdochter. These forms were commonly shortened, to Janszn./Jansz and Jansdr., or to Jansse, and finally to Jans which could be used for both male or female children. These patronymic names were official and even used on legal documents where inheritances can be seen to pass from father to son with different "last names".<ref name="dutchname"/> | Although most people had family surnames before 1811, the use of patronymics was common, including for those with established last names. The oldest form used the possessive of the father's name along with the word for son or daughter. Examples would be a boy born to Jan being named Pieter Janszoon while his daughter might be named Geertje Jansdochter. These forms were commonly shortened, to Janszn./Jansz and Jansdr., or to Jansse, and finally to Jans which could be used for both male or female children. These patronymic names were official and even used on legal documents where inheritances can be seen to pass from father to son with different "last names".<ref name="dutchname"/> | ||
=== Name adoption records (''Naamsaanneming registers'') === | === Name adoption records (''Naamsaanneming registers'') === | ||
Patronymic surnames were common in several provinces prior to 1811. After that all citizens were required to adopt a fixed surname. '''''Naamsaanneming registers''''' are used to determine prior naming patterns. | Patronymic surnames were common in several provinces prior to 1811. After that all citizens were required to adopt a fixed surname. '''''Naamsaanneming registers''''' are used to determine prior naming patterns. | ||