Our names are what give us our style and individuality. Our ancestors came from all over the

world all having names that are a true mystery to us. Surnames or better known as last names

are a very interesting topic, they are like our first names but give us identity through our family.

Looking back into history our names have changed drastically keeping some from knowing what

their surnames really originated. We can all find where our names originated from or what they

represent, by doing some research. There are many ways to do this whether you call a relative,

research in a library or, play on the Internet. If you are curious about what your surname means

or where it originated then I suggest you look into it.

Curious about where my surname originated, I began to research it. I started out on the

Internet and then I headed to the library. I found many things that did not pertain to my current

search, but I kept on plugging away to find what I wanted. I found that my surname was from an

old Cheshire family traced from a Norman Origin before the year of 1100. The surname had

“Shwarz became Black”...etc. Names are something that is important to people for many reason.

surnames before this time was the fact that most people were illiterate living in small villages in

The use of surnames originated in Europe in the eleventh and fifteenth century. Also in

interests you the resources are out there to be found, I am sure you will enjoy it!

the eleventh and twelfth century. The first settlers to the states by this name settled in New

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