Vol. 41 No. 4 (1993)
Research Article

Welsh Surnames of Occupational Origin

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  • Robert A. Fowkes
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.1993.41.4.288

Published 1993-12-01

Copyright (c) 1993 Maney

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Abstract

Abstract

Welsh surnames based upon occupation, while not competing quantitatively with the overwhelming numbers of patronymics, are not without importance in the onomastic repertoire. Bearers of such names are not always aware of their meanings, yet fluent speakers seem to recognize their essential Welshness, or Celticity.

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