Language Quiz: What Do You Know About The Meaning Of Names?

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2. What English family name means 'barrel maker'?

Brown

Brinkworth

Clark

Cooper

3. Vera Lynn's real name was Vera Welch

True

False

4. Find the odd one out

Brooke

Russell

Thorpe

Hill

'Russell' is derived from a nickname (ruddy, or red headed). the others are locative (derived from locations Thorpe means 'village')

Explanation

'Russell' is derived from a nickname (ruddy, or red headed). the others are locative (derived from locations Thorpe means 'village')

5. Ivan, Ian and Ieuan are all related to the common English name:

George

John

Jason

Gavin

6. What English given name means 'rock' or 'stone'?

Rocky

George

Peter

Richard

7. Which of the following surnames is NOT patronymic

Smith

Jones

James

Samuels

'smith' is an occupation; the other names are male given names that have been taken as a family name (father's name).

Explanation

'smith' is an occupation; the other names are male given names that have been taken as a family name (father's name).

8. The most common surname in France:

Lefebre

Lefevre

Martin

Marteau

9. The Chinese family name Wong / Wang has many variants. What is the usual English translation of 'Wong'?

Eldest son

Youngest son

King

Prince

10. Over half of all ethnic Koreans share the family name Kim, Lee or Bak (Park). How many Korean family names are there?

Roughly 25-35

Roughly 95-110

Roughly 280-300

Roughly 995-1025