Language Quiz: What Do You Know About The Meaning Of Names?
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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)
A language quiz for brainy people. 10 QUESTIONS TOTEST YOUR KNOWLEDGEabout the meaning of names.
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What English family name means 'barrel maker'?
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Brown
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Brinkworth
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Clark
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Cooper
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A. Cooper -
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Vera Lynn's real name was Vera Welch
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Ivan, Ian and Ieuan are all related to the common English name:
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George
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John
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Jason
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Gavin
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A. John -
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Find the odd one out
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Brooke
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Russell
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Thorpe
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Hill
Correct Answer
A. 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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What English given name means 'rock' or 'stone'?
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Rocky
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George
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Peter
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Richard
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A. Peter -
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Which of the following surnames is NOT patronymic
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Smith
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Jones
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James
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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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The most common surname in France:
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Lefebre
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Lefevre
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Martin
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Marteau
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A. Martin -
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The Chinese family name Wong / Wang has many variants. What is the usual English translation of 'Wong'?
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Eldest son
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Youngest son
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King
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Prince
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Over half of all ethnic Koreans share the family name Kim, Lee or Bak (Park). How many Korean family names are there?
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Roughly 25-35
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Roughly 95-110
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Roughly 280-300
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Roughly 995-1025
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A. Roughly 280-300 -
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