Since ancient times, people have been interested in the analysis and origin of the surname. Each person's surname has a specific history. Often it is associated with the activities, character and fate of your ancestors. With the surname, you can find out a lot of information about the origin of your family. It also has a big impact on your future. The surname unites all generations into one whole.
Instructions
Step 1
Talk to your family and friends. Ask them about older relatives, grandparents. Every family has stories and legends about distant ancestors, which are passed down from generation to generation. Perhaps even your relatives will tell you the story of your last name. You can also start compiling your family tree. This will help you learn more about your family history and the origins of your last name.
Step 2
Search for the origins of your surname by semantic analysis and analogy. Browse through various reference books and dictionaries. Find out what your last name stands for and where it comes from. Often the name of the father's profession became the surname, for example, "the son of a potter - Goncharov", etc. Quite often, the surname of non-Russian origin was later Russified, for example, Sargsyan could become Sarkisov. Also, surnames were formed in other ways: - from the person's appearance: Ryzhov;
- from an event that happened in a person's life: Naydenyshev;
- on the personal qualities of a person: Bystrov;
- from the name of the historical event: Nevsky;
- from the names: Ivanov, Sidorov;
- from the name of religious holidays: Christmas;
- from geographical names. As a rule, these are the places of residence: Shuisky, Ozerov;
- from the names of plants, animals, birds: Medvedev, Rybin, Smorodin;
- from the nickname: Krivoshapko.
Step 3
Seek professional help. You will be able to ask them for tips and instructions on finding your last name history. They will be very helpful, especially in the beginning. Remember, this is not an easy matter; it will take a lot of effort to get to the bottom of the truth. Also, if you do not have free time, you can order an entire investigation from them.
Step 4
Look for the history of the surname and through the Internet, but for this you need to be well-versed in the World Wide Web. You may also need knowledge of English.
