The names appeared only around the fourteenth century and initially only the representatives of the nobility wore them. They were nicknames and nicknames that distinguished them from other noblemen who were the same name. Among the remaining part of society, this custom spread only in the 18th century, when the legal obligation to inherit names arose. Today they play an identification role. How were they created?
How was the first names given? From here they came
Science that deals with the genesis of names and names is anthroponym. Thanks to it, we know exactly where the name came from and when it was used for the first time. Interestingly, The source of the first names were most often names, brothers, husbands and popular nameswho concerned a specific person or the region she came from. They came from names of places, professions, activities, items, animals or other characteristics.
Where did the name come from? You can check it in a simple way
Thanks to the Polish Language Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences in a very simple and quick way You can check where your name came from, what it can mean and how many people wearing them. All you have to do is enter the site and in a white field with three dots You will enter the phrase you are interested in. Using the website is very intuitive, and thanks to it we can learn many interesting things about our name.
General information about names You can also find on the site, while you will check the base of the names of people living and which of them are the most popular (Currently, the name Nowak is the first in the case of ladies and men).
How to check where my name comes from? There are several options
If you care about accurate information, or you want to create a reliable family tree, It is worth going to a professional genealogist or historianwhich will exactly your story. Lovers of traditional methods can go to archives, or search in parish books and marital status offices. Let’s not forget about family members – can be a real treasury of knowledgewhich directs us to the right trail!
Source: Gazeta
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