The Book of Ulster Surnames republished by Ulster Historical Foundation

The Ulster Historical Foundation (www.ancestryireland.com) has republished a handy wee book for anyone carrying out Northern Irish research, The Book of Ulster Surnames:

About the Book

Originally published by Blackstaff Press in 1988 and having been out of print for a number of years, The Book of Ulster Surnames is available once again having been reprinted Ulster Historical Foundation.

The Book of Ulster Surnames includes provides the meaning and history of over 500 different family names that are common in the nine county province of Ulster, offering insight into the original form of the name, where it came from – Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales or France – and why it changed to what it is today. The book includes notes on some famous bearers of the name and where in Ulster the name is now most common.

In addition to the 500 different family names, The Book of Ulster Surnames also includes references to thousands more. The index for example - an essential asset to the publication - provides nearly 3,000 surnames and variant spellings that are all cross-referenced to the main listing.

The Book of Ulster Surnames is a reference book which details much about the history of the Ulster Irish as well as the Scottish and English who arrived from the seventeenth century onwards, and is packed with surprising insights into the origins of a complex, turbulent people.

Comment: Definitely one for the Norn Iron bookshelf! Available to buy via www.booksireland.org.uk/store/all-departments/ulster-surnames

Chris

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