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*[http://surnames.behindthename.com/ '''Behind the Name'''] The etymology and history of first names
*[http://surnames.behindthename.com/ '''Behind the Name'''] The etymology and history of first names
*Scott Smith-Bannister, '''''Names and Naming Patterns in England, 1538-1700'''''. (Oxford Historical Monographs) New York: Oxford University Press, 1997. {{WorldCat|37722991|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Scott Smith-Bannister, '''''Names and Naming Patterns in England, 1538-1700'''''. (Oxford Historical Monographs) New York: Oxford University Press, 1997. {{WorldCat|37722991|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Bardsley, Charles W. '''''A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames'''''. Reprint of 1901 edition. Baltimore, Maryland.)Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980. Digital version at [http://archive.org/stream/adictionaryengl00goog#page/n2/mode/2up '''Digital at Internet Archive''']; (Family History Library book {{FSC|261050|title-id|disp=942 D4b}}.) This book mentions early dates and places where particular surnames are common. {{WorldCat|1105586620|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Bardsley, Charles W. '''''A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames'''''. Reprint of 1901 edition. Baltimore, Maryland.)Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980. Digital version at [http://archive.org/stream/adictionaryengl00goog#page/n2/mode/2up '''Digital at Internet Archive''']; (FS Library book {{FSC|261050|title-id|disp=942 D4b}}.) This book mentions early dates and places where particular surnames are common. {{WorldCat|1105586620|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Guppy, Henry Brougham. '''''Homes of Family Names in Great Britain'''''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. (Family History Library book 942 D4g 1968.) This book discusses the geographic origins and meanings of certain surnames. {{WorldCat|1147840985|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Guppy, Henry Brougham. '''''Homes of Family Names in Great Britain'''''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. (FS Library book 942 D4g 1968.) This book discusses the geographic origins and meanings of certain surnames. {{WorldCat|1147840985|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Hanks, Patrick, and Flavia Hodges. '''''A Dictionary of Surnames'''''. New York, New York: Oxford University Press, 1988. Digital version at [http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/default.aspx Ancestry] - free; (Family History Library book {{FSC|412254|title-id|disp=929.42 H194d}}. BYU FS Library book CS 2385 .H27 1988.) The book contains entries for most major surnames of European origin and some rare surnames. {{WorldCat|984828994|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Hanks, Patrick, and Flavia Hodges. '''''A Dictionary of Surnames'''''. New York, New York: Oxford University Press, 1988. Digital version at [http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/default.aspx Ancestry] - free; (FS Library book {{FSC|412254|title-id|disp=929.42 H194d}}. BYU FS Library book CS 2385 .H27 1988.) The book contains entries for most major surnames of European origin and some rare surnames. {{WorldCat|984828994|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Lasker, G. W. and C. G. N. Mascie-Taylor. '''''Atlas of British Surnames: With 154 Maps of Selected Surnames'''''. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press, 1990. (Family History Library book 942 D4Lg.) This book charts with maps the density of surnames in England. {{WorldCat|936860918|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Lasker, G. W. and C. G. N. Mascie-Taylor. '''''Atlas of British Surnames: With 154 Maps of Selected Surnames'''''. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press, 1990. (FS Library book 942 D4Lg.) This book charts with maps the density of surnames in England. {{WorldCat|936860918|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Lloyd, Lewis C.; Charles Travis Clay and David C. Douglas, eds. '''''The Origins of Some Anglo-Norman Families'''''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. (Family History Library book 942 D4n.) This book studies the origins of prominent Anglo-Norman families. {{WorldCat|194322326|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Lloyd, Lewis C.; Charles Travis Clay and David C. Douglas, eds. '''''The Origins of Some Anglo-Norman Families'''''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. (FS Library book 942 D4n.) This book studies the origins of prominent Anglo-Norman families. {{WorldCat|194322326|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Rogers, Colin D. '''''The Surname Detective: Investigating Surname Distribution in England, 1086-Present Day'''. ''Manchester, England: Manchester University Press, 1995. (Family History Library book 942 D4rs.) This book looks at the distribution of surnames throughout England. {{WorldCat|231649989|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Rogers, Colin D. '''''The Surname Detective: Investigating Surname Distribution in England, 1086-Present Day'''. ''Manchester, England: Manchester University Press, 1995. (FS Library book 942 D4rs.) This book looks at the distribution of surnames throughout England. {{WorldCat|231649989|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Titford, John . '''''Searching for Surnames: A Practical Guide to their Meanings and Origins'''''. Newbury, England: Countryside Books, 2002. (Family History Library book 942 D4tj.) This book discusses the meaning and origins of early surnames. {{WorldCat|50402654|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Titford, John . '''''Searching for Surnames: A Practical Guide to their Meanings and Origins'''''. Newbury, England: Countryside Books, 2002. (FS Library book 942 D4tj.) This book discusses the meaning and origins of early surnames. {{WorldCat|50402654|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Withycombe, E.G. '''''The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names'''''. Third Revised Edition. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 1950. (Family History Library book {{FSC|237248|title-id|disp=942 D4w}} 1950. BYU FS Library book CS 2375 .G7 W5 1977.) {{WorldCat|809730921|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*Withycombe, E.G. '''''The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names'''''. Third Revised Edition. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 1950. (FS Library book {{FSC|237248|title-id|disp=942 D4w}} 1950. BYU FS Library book CS 2375 .G7 W5 1977.) {{WorldCat|809730921|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*A select list of Latin given names with the English equivalent are listed in Volume three of David E. Gardner’s, and Frank Smith’s '''''Genealogical Research in England and Wales'''''. Three Volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft Publishers, 1956–64. (Family History Library book {{FSC|21868|title-id|disp=929.142 G172g}}.) {{WorldCat|438410664|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}
*A select list of Latin given names with the English equivalent are listed in Volume three of David E. Gardner’s, and Frank Smith’s '''''Genealogical Research in England and Wales'''''. Three Volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft Publishers, 1956–64. (FS Library book {{FSC|21868|title-id|disp=929.142 G172g}}.) {{WorldCat|438410664|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}


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