Category Archives: Names

Some Occupations You’ve Never Heard of Revealed in English Surnames

Posted on August 28, 2014 by lexiekahn

It’s easy to guess what an ancestor of someone named Cook, Carpenter, or Smith did for a living. With other occupational surnames, though, either the word or the trade has become obsolete, so the meaning is hidden. Can you guess … Continue reading →

Posted in English language, etymology, Names, Occupations, Surnames | Leave a comment