Have you ever wondered what your surname means or what it sounds like in a different language? My Family Silver has created an interesting infographic that reveals the history behind some of the most popular surnames in Europe.
For example, the surname ‘Smith’ is an ‘occupational name’ given to a person who works with metal, while ‘Brown’ is a family name given to those with brown hair or eyes.
For more interesting facts about surnames, check out the infographic below:
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[via Visual.ly]