英文中姓氏的含义（The meaning of surnames in English）.doc

英文中姓氏的含义（The meaning of surnames in English） In contrast to the Chinese name more than one surname, English is name less, surname is more. English is also a family names, Chinese are very familiar with the Robinson, Lopez and Jackson name the top 100, which sounds like Chinese Li pronunciation of the surname Lee, the original is not due to Chinese. This edition will be divided into 4 periods (each 25) introduced the English baiguxing, tell you where they came from, what is the special meaning. Smith (Smith), Johnson (Johnson), Williams (Williams), Jones (Jones), Brown (Brown)...... These surnames are listed in the first 100 surnames of the 2000 census of the United states. Following the most common family names list, including the origin and meaning of every name. It is interesting to note that since the US Census Bureau wrote the surname report in 1990, two of its Spanish surnames, Garcia (Garcia) and Rodrigues (Rodriguez) - have now jumped to the top 10. 1. Smith (Smith) Number of Statistics: 2376206 The name originates from an occupation, is engaged in the metal processing industry of mens surname (Smith itself or the blacksmith blacksmith). Metalworking was one of the first occupations that required a specific degree of competence, and any country needed it. 2. Johnson (Johnson) Number of Statistics: 1857160 The name Johnson comes from a father and son in the United Kingdom, whose fathers name is John (John), and the sons name is Johns son (Johnson), meaning Gods gift.. 3. Williams (Williams) Number of Statistics: 1534042 It is generally believed that the name Williams also comes from a father and son, whose fathers name is William (William), and the sons name is Williams son (Williams). But there are other claims. 4. Brown (Brown) Number of Statistics: 1380145 Its a descriptive word, meaning brown hair or brown skin.. 5. Jones (Jones) Number of Statistics: 1362755 It is also a surname from the fathers name, the son of John (John), which means grace of God.. 6.