Language Quiz: What Do You Know About The Meaning Of Names?
10 Questions
| Attempts: 42
A language quiz for brainy people. 10 QUESTIONS TOTEST YOUR KNOWLEDGEabout the meaning of names.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What English given name means 'rock' or 'stone'?
- A.
Rocky
- B.
George
- C.
Peter
- D.
Richard
Correct Answer
C. Peter -
- 2.
What English family name means 'barrel maker'?
- A.
Brown
- B.
Brinkworth
- C.
Clark
- D.
Cooper
Correct Answer
D. Cooper -
- 3.
Ivan, Ian and Ieuan are all related to the common English name:
- A.
George
- B.
John
- C.
Jason
- D.
Gavin
Correct Answer
B. John -
- 4.
Vera Lynn's real name was Vera Welch
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
The most common surname in France:
- A.
Lefebre
- B.
Lefevre
- C.
Martin
- D.
Marteau
Correct Answer
C. Martin -
- 6.
Which of the following surnames is NOT patronymic
- A.
Smith
- B.
Jones
- C.
James
- D.
Samuels
Correct Answer
A. SmithExplanation
'smith' is an occupation; the other names are male given names that have been taken as a family name (father's name).Rate this question:
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- 7.
Find the odd one out
- A.
Brooke
- B.
Russell
- C.
Thorpe
- D.
Hill
Correct Answer
B. RussellExplanation
'Russell' is derived from a nickname (ruddy, or red headed). the others are locative (derived from locations Thorpe means 'village')Rate this question:
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- 8.
O' and Mac / Mc are well known features that prefix Celtic surnames (O'Connor and MacDonald, for example). What is the Welsh version of the Irish / Scots O' and Mac?(Two letters)
Correct Answer
Ap - 9.
Over half of all ethnic Koreans share the family name Kim, Lee or Bak (Park). How many Korean family names are there?
- A.
Roughly 25-35
- B.
Roughly 95-110
- C.
Roughly 280-300
- D.
Roughly 995-1025
Correct Answer
C. Roughly 280-300 -
- 10.
The Chinese family name Wong / Wang has many variants. What is the usual English translation of 'Wong'?
- A.
Eldest son
- B.
Youngest son
- C.
King
- D.
Prince
Correct Answer
C. King -
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