The Surname Society

The Surname Society offers an innovative, collaborative and modern approach to the world of surname studies.

Join us now for £5 a year!

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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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If a surname has changed spelling over time, which version is the “real” one?

We’d love to hear your thoughts; how do you approach spelling variations in your surname research? 👇

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Happy St Patricks Day!

Does your surname carry an Irish story? ☘️ Tell us below 👇

#StPatricksDay #IrishSurnames #SurnameStudies #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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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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Happy International Women’s Day 🌸

Today, we celebrate the women in every branch of the family tree. 🌿

Who’s the strongest woman in your lineage?

#InternationalWomensDay #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #WomenInHistory

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Happy St David’s Day!

Do you have Welsh roots? 👇

#StDavidsDay #WelshHeritage #SurnameHistory #Genealogy

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Every surname tells a story...

Curious where yours comes from?

Start exploring with The Surname Society!

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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.

#surnamesociety #cooper

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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.

#SurnameOrigins #Discovery

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What surprised you most about your surname?

Its meaning? Its age? Its origin? Something entirely unexpected?

#Surnamestudies #Origins

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What do you think the surname “Miller” originally meant?

Comment your guess below before swiping for the answer!

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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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