Family Names: How Our Surnames Came to America

by J.N. Hook

How our surnames came to America.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

388 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Michael Shea]

The book starts with a good section on immigration of the various cultural group from the world to America. I liked the historical perspective. He then covered names from the various cultural group which was a little too light and fluffy for me. Interesting resource, but it seems to me that there could be more work in this area.

[Rhiannon]

Pretty interesting, actually

[Donna Barbee]

Alot of good information but, too heavy on heraldry. needed more applicable information, left description about coach of arms.