The only surname research service offering information unique to your family name. Your surname captures a moment in your family\'s history long ago. Each surname holds a clue as to your ancestor\'s name, their appearance, where they lived, or how they earned their living.
Unlocking the origin of your surname can take your family’s history as far back as medieval days and - with a bit of imagination - far beyond. Discover: The origin of your surname Are all people with your name related? Confused by name variation? Have you ‘lost’ your family and wonder where to look next?
The origin of a first name, Nameswell draws together expert knowledge of surname development, phonetics and Old English, with an extensive library of standard and specialist works of reference on surnames, place names, Old English first names, old occupational terms and dialect. Every possible source from which your name may have originated is investigated.