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"During the thirteenth century surnames began to come into general use, and by the end of the fourteenth century practically all persons bore hereditary surnames."

... www.Irish Ancestors.net

"Scottish names derive from patronymics (e.g., Robertson), occupations (Burgess), local features or places (Guthrie), and nicknames (Inglis, meaning English)."

... Last Name Meanings

"The Welsh used an ancient PATRONYMIC naming system whereby the children of a marriage took their Father's forename as their surname."

... Welsh Surnames

"Ireland was one of the first countries to adopt hereditary surnames, many of which were devised during the reign of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, who fell defending Ireland from the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014AD."

 ... Genealogy.About.com

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