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===Names and Naming Practices in Sweden  ===
===Names and Naming Practices in Sweden  ===
:'''Nobility names'''
::The nobility of Sweden like the nobility of other nation passed down their title from father to son, within their family. It was important that their family be recognized in their ruling position. Therefore from very ancient times the Swedish nobility used a family name as their surname.


:'''Patronymic names'''
:'''Patronymic names'''
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