And often they do not use a surname at all ... Kingdom which has continued to the present day.” The cover of the British passport features the Royal Arms, and is emblazoned with the words ...

A British aristocrat and a member of the extended royal family has weighed in on the debate around Meghan Markle’s last name, ...

A fascinating book sheds light on the real meaning of a host of common surnames, based on how they have evolved from nicknames used in 13th century Britain. A Dictionary of Surnames, by Patrick ...

While names from a number of European languages originated from nicknames, below we have broken out only English last names and their likely corresponding meanings, as determined by Hanks and Hodges.

Town & Country asked Lord Ivar Mountbatten about the rules surrounding British royals and their surnames. He echoed what millions of social media users have said on the issue. “It’s ...