The Surname Society
@surnamesoc.bsky.social
The Surname Society offers an innovative, collaborative and modern approach to surname studies.
Join us now for £5 a year!
Join us now for £5 a year!
True or False?
The surname Walker originally referred to someone who enjoyed walking?
#SurnameStudies #Genealogy
The surname Walker originally referred to someone who enjoyed walking?
#SurnameStudies #Genealogy
November 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
True or False?
The surname Walker originally referred to someone who enjoyed walking?
#SurnameStudies #Genealogy
The surname Walker originally referred to someone who enjoyed walking?
#SurnameStudies #Genealogy
Please join us for our next free online webinar on 15th November at 3 pm (UK), hosted by Maureen Taylor, 'The Photo Detective'.
This month’s topic is: Photo Identification 101
Simply register using the link in our bio!
#surnamestudies #genealogy #thesurnamesociety
This month’s topic is: Photo Identification 101
Simply register using the link in our bio!
#surnamestudies #genealogy #thesurnamesociety
November 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Please join us for our next free online webinar on 15th November at 3 pm (UK), hosted by Maureen Taylor, 'The Photo Detective'.
This month’s topic is: Photo Identification 101
Simply register using the link in our bio!
#surnamestudies #genealogy #thesurnamesociety
This month’s topic is: Photo Identification 101
Simply register using the link in our bio!
#surnamestudies #genealogy #thesurnamesociety
Every surname has a story, and at the Surname Society, we love uncovering these hidden histories.
Join our community for just £5 a year and explore the roots of your name with others.
What’s the rarest surname in your family tree? Tell us in the comments!
#SurnameSociety
Join our community for just £5 a year and explore the roots of your name with others.
What’s the rarest surname in your family tree? Tell us in the comments!
#SurnameSociety
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Every surname has a story, and at the Surname Society, we love uncovering these hidden histories.
Join our community for just £5 a year and explore the roots of your name with others.
What’s the rarest surname in your family tree? Tell us in the comments!
#SurnameSociety
Join our community for just £5 a year and explore the roots of your name with others.
What’s the rarest surname in your family tree? Tell us in the comments!
#SurnameSociety
Surname Stories: Presley
From pastoral English roots meaning “priest’s meadow” to Elvis
Presley transforming music worldwide; this surname carries a legacy of creativity, influence, and lasting cultural impact.
Would you like to carry the name Presley? 👇
#SurnameStories
From pastoral English roots meaning “priest’s meadow” to Elvis
Presley transforming music worldwide; this surname carries a legacy of creativity, influence, and lasting cultural impact.
Would you like to carry the name Presley? 👇
#SurnameStories
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Surname Stories: Presley
From pastoral English roots meaning “priest’s meadow” to Elvis
Presley transforming music worldwide; this surname carries a legacy of creativity, influence, and lasting cultural impact.
Would you like to carry the name Presley? 👇
#SurnameStories
From pastoral English roots meaning “priest’s meadow” to Elvis
Presley transforming music worldwide; this surname carries a legacy of creativity, influence, and lasting cultural impact.
Would you like to carry the name Presley? 👇
#SurnameStories
✨ Chandler – The Candle Maker! ✨
Did you know the surname Chandler once lit up medieval streets? Love discovering the hidden stories behind surnames like this?
Join The Surname Society today and uncover the fascinating history of your family name!
#SurnameOrigins
Did you know the surname Chandler once lit up medieval streets? Love discovering the hidden stories behind surnames like this?
Join The Surname Society today and uncover the fascinating history of your family name!
#SurnameOrigins
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
✨ Chandler – The Candle Maker! ✨
Did you know the surname Chandler once lit up medieval streets? Love discovering the hidden stories behind surnames like this?
Join The Surname Society today and uncover the fascinating history of your family name!
#SurnameOrigins
Did you know the surname Chandler once lit up medieval streets? Love discovering the hidden stories behind surnames like this?
Join The Surname Society today and uncover the fascinating history of your family name!
#SurnameOrigins
Happy Halloween from The Surname Society! 🎃
Join The Surname Society today and explore the history, origins, and fascinating tales hidden in your family name.
#Genealogy #Surname #SurnameMeanings
Join The Surname Society today and explore the history, origins, and fascinating tales hidden in your family name.
#Genealogy #Surname #SurnameMeanings
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Happy Halloween from The Surname Society! 🎃
Join The Surname Society today and explore the history, origins, and fascinating tales hidden in your family name.
#Genealogy #Surname #SurnameMeanings
Join The Surname Society today and explore the history, origins, and fascinating tales hidden in your family name.
#Genealogy #Surname #SurnameMeanings
Ever wondered what stories hide behind your surname? 🕵️♂️📜
Join The Surname Society and uncover the fascinating history, migration, and connections tied to your name. Connect with a global community of explorers and bring your family’s story to life! 🌍
#SurnameStudies
Join The Surname Society and uncover the fascinating history, migration, and connections tied to your name. Connect with a global community of explorers and bring your family’s story to life! 🌍
#SurnameStudies
October 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ever wondered what stories hide behind your surname? 🕵️♂️📜
Join The Surname Society and uncover the fascinating history, migration, and connections tied to your name. Connect with a global community of explorers and bring your family’s story to life! 🌍
#SurnameStudies
Join The Surname Society and uncover the fascinating history, migration, and connections tied to your name. Connect with a global community of explorers and bring your family’s story to life! 🌍
#SurnameStudies
True or False?
The surname Mason meant house owner in Norman French?
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
The surname Mason meant house owner in Norman French?
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
True or False?
The surname Mason meant house owner in Norman French?
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
The surname Mason meant house owner in Norman French?
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
Unlock the history behind your family name ✨
Become a member and join our global community today! 🌍
#Genealogy #Surname #SurnameMeanings
Become a member and join our global community today! 🌍
#Genealogy #Surname #SurnameMeanings
October 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Unlock the history behind your family name ✨
Become a member and join our global community today! 🌍
#Genealogy #Surname #SurnameMeanings
Become a member and join our global community today! 🌍
#Genealogy #Surname #SurnameMeanings
Surname Stories: Churchill 🏰
From Old English, meaning “church on the hill,” this name originated as a place name.
Most famously, Winston Churchill made it a symbol of wartime grit and determination. ✊
Would you like Churchill as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
From Old English, meaning “church on the hill,” this name originated as a place name.
Most famously, Winston Churchill made it a symbol of wartime grit and determination. ✊
Would you like Churchill as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
October 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Surname Stories: Churchill 🏰
From Old English, meaning “church on the hill,” this name originated as a place name.
Most famously, Winston Churchill made it a symbol of wartime grit and determination. ✊
Would you like Churchill as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
From Old English, meaning “church on the hill,” this name originated as a place name.
Most famously, Winston Churchill made it a symbol of wartime grit and determination. ✊
Would you like Churchill as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
True or False?
During WW1 some families decided to change their surname ‘Slaughter’ because it was considered too violent!
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
During WW1 some families decided to change their surname ‘Slaughter’ because it was considered too violent!
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
October 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
True or False?
During WW1 some families decided to change their surname ‘Slaughter’ because it was considered too violent!
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
During WW1 some families decided to change their surname ‘Slaughter’ because it was considered too violent!
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
For nearly ten years, The Surname Society has been supporting surname research and genealogical discoveries! 📖✨
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
October 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
For nearly ten years, The Surname Society has been supporting surname research and genealogical discoveries! 📖✨
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
For nearly ten years, The Surname Society has been supporting surname research and genealogical discoveries! 📖✨
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
For nearly ten years, The Surname Society has been supporting surname research and genealogical discoveries! 📖✨
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Spooky Surname Meanings! 🎃👻
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings #Explore
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings #Explore
October 13, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Spooky Surname Meanings! 🎃👻
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings #Explore
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings #Explore
Surname Stories: Dickens 🕯️
Originally, “son of Dick,” a common medieval name.
Charles Dickens brought it to life with unforgettable Victorian tales. 📖
Would you like Dickens as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
Originally, “son of Dick,” a common medieval name.
Charles Dickens brought it to life with unforgettable Victorian tales. 📖
Would you like Dickens as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Surname Stories: Dickens 🕯️
Originally, “son of Dick,” a common medieval name.
Charles Dickens brought it to life with unforgettable Victorian tales. 📖
Would you like Dickens as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
Originally, “son of Dick,” a common medieval name.
Charles Dickens brought it to life with unforgettable Victorian tales. 📖
Would you like Dickens as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
Join us on 18 Oct, 4pm (UK) for a free webinar:
🕮 Nonconformist Church Records for Surname & Family History Studies
Discover hidden family stories beyond parish registers!
Register below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nonc...
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #SurnameStudies
🕮 Nonconformist Church Records for Surname & Family History Studies
Discover hidden family stories beyond parish registers!
Register below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nonc...
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #SurnameStudies
October 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Join us on 18 Oct, 4pm (UK) for a free webinar:
🕮 Nonconformist Church Records for Surname & Family History Studies
Discover hidden family stories beyond parish registers!
Register below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nonc...
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #SurnameStudies
🕮 Nonconformist Church Records for Surname & Family History Studies
Discover hidden family stories beyond parish registers!
Register below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nonc...
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #SurnameStudies
True or False?
Was the surname Blackwood tied to the Scottish witch trials?
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
Was the surname Blackwood tied to the Scottish witch trials?
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
October 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
True or False?
Was the surname Blackwood tied to the Scottish witch trials?
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
Was the surname Blackwood tied to the Scottish witch trials?
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
Spooky Surname Meanings! 🎃👻
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings #Explore
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings #Explore
October 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Spooky Surname Meanings! 🎃👻
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings #Explore
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings #Explore
Every surname carries secrets from the past. 🗝️
At The Surname Society, we connect researchers worldwide to unlock those hidden histories through collaboration, resources, and our quarterly Surname Scribbler.
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
At The Surname Society, we connect researchers worldwide to unlock those hidden histories through collaboration, resources, and our quarterly Surname Scribbler.
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
September 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Every surname carries secrets from the past. 🗝️
At The Surname Society, we connect researchers worldwide to unlock those hidden histories through collaboration, resources, and our quarterly Surname Scribbler.
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
At The Surname Society, we connect researchers worldwide to unlock those hidden histories through collaboration, resources, and our quarterly Surname Scribbler.
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Surname Meanings!
Comment below your surname and I’ll reply with a brief description of your origins!
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Comment below your surname and I’ll reply with a brief description of your origins!
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
September 24, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Surname Meanings!
Comment below your surname and I’ll reply with a brief description of your origins!
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Comment below your surname and I’ll reply with a brief description of your origins!
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Surname Stories: Jackson
From Andrew Jackson shaping the US presidency to Michael Jackson changing pop forever, the surname is tied to leadership, talent, and a touch of controversy.
Would you like to carry the name Jackson? 👇
#SurnameStories
From Andrew Jackson shaping the US presidency to Michael Jackson changing pop forever, the surname is tied to leadership, talent, and a touch of controversy.
Would you like to carry the name Jackson? 👇
#SurnameStories
September 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Surname Stories: Jackson
From Andrew Jackson shaping the US presidency to Michael Jackson changing pop forever, the surname is tied to leadership, talent, and a touch of controversy.
Would you like to carry the name Jackson? 👇
#SurnameStories
From Andrew Jackson shaping the US presidency to Michael Jackson changing pop forever, the surname is tied to leadership, talent, and a touch of controversy.
Would you like to carry the name Jackson? 👇
#SurnameStories
True or False?
Did the surname “Baker” only mean someone who baked bread?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Did the surname “Baker” only mean someone who baked bread?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
True or False?
Did the surname “Baker” only mean someone who baked bread?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Did the surname “Baker” only mean someone who baked bread?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Since 2014, The Surname Society has connected researchers across the world, building a friendly community for single-surname studies.
Come share your passion for names, family history, and stories that connect us all.
#Genealogy #surnamestudies
Come share your passion for names, family history, and stories that connect us all.
#Genealogy #surnamestudies
September 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Since 2014, The Surname Society has connected researchers across the world, building a friendly community for single-surname studies.
Come share your passion for names, family history, and stories that connect us all.
#Genealogy #surnamestudies
Come share your passion for names, family history, and stories that connect us all.
#Genealogy #surnamestudies
Surname Stories: King 👑
Once given to those serving a king or showing real authority, this surname carries power. Most famously, Martin Luther King Jr. made it a global symbol of freedom and equality. ✊
Would you like King as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
Once given to those serving a king or showing real authority, this surname carries power. Most famously, Martin Luther King Jr. made it a global symbol of freedom and equality. ✊
Would you like King as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
September 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Surname Stories: King 👑
Once given to those serving a king or showing real authority, this surname carries power. Most famously, Martin Luther King Jr. made it a global symbol of freedom and equality. ✊
Would you like King as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
Once given to those serving a king or showing real authority, this surname carries power. Most famously, Martin Luther King Jr. made it a global symbol of freedom and equality. ✊
Would you like King as your surname? 👇
#SurnameStories
True or False?
Did the surnames often change spelling over centuries due to poor literacy?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Did the surnames often change spelling over centuries due to poor literacy?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
September 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
True or False?
Did the surnames often change spelling over centuries due to poor literacy?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Did the surnames often change spelling over centuries due to poor literacy?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies