Our society meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month - we sometimes have a guest talk or a panel discussion.
Meetings are free and open to non-members too!
They are also recorded but recordings are only available to members.
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Start your surname journey today with The Surname Society 📖✨
For just £5 per year, become part of a community passionate about surnames, ancestry, and family history.
Join The Surname Society today!
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Whether you’re running a one-name study or just starting to explore your surname’s origins, you don’t have to do it alone.
Ready to take your research further?
Join the conversation. Join the Society.
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Happy Mother’s Day 🌸
Behind every surname is a line of women whose stories shaped the family tree.
Mothers who migrated. Mothers who endured war. Mothers who kept records, traditions and stories alive.
Who is the most inspiring woman in your ancestry? 💬👇
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Are we starting to lean a little too heavily on DNA in surname projects?
We’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts. How do you balance the two in your research? 👇
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Join us for the 2026 AGM & Conference hosted by The Surname Society!
This year’s theme is Poverty, with expert talks on Poor Law archives, workhouses, Victorian social history and British Home Children research.
Grab your ticket on our website now!
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Where does your surname originate from?
Have you ever traced it back through history, or wondered what it once meant?
Share your surname story with us in the comments - you might uncover something unexpected!
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Smith was an occupational surname for skilled metal workers who forged tools and everyday essentials vital to early communities.
A name rooted in strength, skill, and craftsmanship.
Explore with The Surname Society.
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First used as a medieval nickname, to George Russell carrying it at the highest level of Formula One, this surname reflects identity shaped by heritage, and precision!
Would you like to carry the name Russell?
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Cooper was an occupational surname for skilled craftsmen who made barrels and casks. Essential for storing food, and trade goods. These artisans shaped daily life and commerce for centuries.
Start exploring your roots with The Surname Society today.
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Your surname is a map through time.
Explore the paths your name has travelled, connect with others who share your roots, and help preserve the history behind family names across the world.
Join The Surname Society today and start exploring your name’s journey.
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Surname Stories: Curry
Twin brothers Tom and Ben Curry carrying their surname into the world rugby stage, this surname tells a story of place, lineage, and resilience.
Would you like to carry the name Curry? 👇
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Every surname has roots and a story waiting to be uncovered.
Trace your family name beyond records and into its deeper origins, meanings, and history.
Join The Surname Society and start discovering the story behind your name today.
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Your surname has travelled farther than you might imagine. Discover how migrations, borders, and historical events influenced where your name and your ancestors settled across the globe.
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