Names(名字 ) in America（美國）Names(名字 ) in America（美國）

Teacher: Matt KutolowskiBy

Alex, Jen, and Emmanuel

Pascack Valley High SchoolHillsdale, New Jersey, USA

Teacher: Matt KutolowskiBy

Alex, Jen, and Emmanuel

Pascack Valley High SchoolHillsdale, New Jersey, USA

American Names and Nationalities

American Names and Nationalities

A person’s last name ( 姓 ) often comes from the home of their ancestors.

Certain names, and syllables in names, tend to be more common with families from certain regions of the world.

They can also be affected by that person’s ancestors’ occupation.

A person’s last name ( 姓 ) often comes from the home of their ancestors.

Certain names, and syllables in names, tend to be more common with families from certain regions of the world.

They can also be affected by that person’s ancestors’ occupation.

Jobs and Occupations Jobs and Occupations

Smith- black smithCooper- barrel makerWagner or Waggoner-

wagon makerKnight - knighthood

conferred by the kingPowers- poor or taken a vow

of poverty

Smith- black smithCooper- barrel makerWagner or Waggoner-

wagon makerKnight - knighthood

conferred by the kingPowers- poor or taken a vow

of poverty

Common Italian ( 義大利 ) Surnames

Common Italian ( 義大利 ) Surnames

RossiRussoBianchi FerrariGalloGreco

RossiRussoBianchi FerrariGalloGreco

Common English( 英國 ) SurnamesCommon English( 英國 ) Surnames

SmithJonesBrown HughesClarke Evans

SmithJonesBrown HughesClarke Evans

Common Spanish( 西班牙 ) Surnames

Common Spanish( 西班牙 ) Surnames

MartinezRiveraLopezGarciaPerezRodriguez

MartinezRiveraLopezGarciaPerezRodriguez

Common German( 德國 ) SurnamesCommon German( 德國 ) Surnames

SchmidtWeberMuller MeyerFischerSchneider

SchmidtWeberMuller MeyerFischerSchneider

Common French( 法國 ) SurnamesCommon French( 法國 ) Surnames

MartinBernardThomasPetitDurandRichard

MartinBernardThomasPetitDurandRichard

10 Most Common American Surnames

10 Most Common American Surnames

10 Most Common Taiwanese Surnames

10 Most Common Taiwanese Surnames

Middle NamesMiddle NamesOrigin- The tradition of middle

names was created in ancient Europe, and came to America along with the colonists.

A middle name is a second name that sits in between a persons given and family names.

For example, George Paul Smith’s middle name would be Paul.

Origin- The tradition of middle names was created in ancient Europe, and came to America along with the colonists.

A middle name is a second name that sits in between a persons given and family names.

For example, George Paul Smith’s middle name would be Paul.

Middle Names continued

Middle Names continued

Middle names in America are given along with the given name.

Names that are popular as first names are also used as middle names.

Another popular method of gaining middle names is to use the mothers maiden name, her surname before she was married.

Middle names are rarely used in everyday life.

Some women take their maiden name and use it as a middle name.

Middle names may also contain a religious meaning.

Middle names in America are given along with the given name.

Names that are popular as first names are also used as middle names.

Another popular method of gaining middle names is to use the mothers maiden name, her surname before she was married.

Middle names are rarely used in everyday life.

Some women take their maiden name and use it as a middle name.

Middle names may also contain a religious meaning.

Last Names Last Names

The last name is a persons family name. 姓

They are inherited from the fathers side of the family.

They are used to address strangers and in a formal setting.

Most women will take their husbands surname after marriage.

Not all women do this, others retain their families surname or hyphenate both names.

The last name is a persons family name. 姓

They are inherited from the fathers side of the family.

They are used to address strangers and in a formal setting.

Most women will take their husbands surname after marriage.

Not all women do this, others retain their families surname or hyphenate both names.

Religion and Names Religion and Names Religion plays a big role in a persons

given, middle and surnames. Many parents chose to name their

children after religious figures.For example, someone with the

name Paul, might be names after St. Paul.

These first names can often be other forms of the original religious figures name, such as the name Chris, a Christian name.

Religion plays a big role in a persons given, middle and surnames.

Many parents chose to name their children after religious figures.

For example, someone with the name Paul, might be names after St. Paul.

These first names can often be other forms of the original religious figures name, such as the name Chris, a Christian name.

Religion and Surnames Religion and Surnames

Many surnames have their roots in religion. For example, someone with the surname

George, may have been a follower of St. George.

These names often stretch back hundreds of years.

Certain surnames are common among people of certain religious groups.

For example, the last name Cohen is common among Jews.

Many surnames have their roots in religion. For example, someone with the surname

George, may have been a follower of St. George.

These names often stretch back hundreds of years.

Certain surnames are common among people of certain religious groups.

For example, the last name Cohen is common among Jews.

Titles Titles

In America, it is common for a person to be names after one of their parents.

When this happens, the child is usually given the title Jr.

For example, if Mike had a child and named him Mike, he would be known as Mike Jr.

If Mike Jr. had a child, he might be named Mike the Third.

In America, it is common for a person to be names after one of their parents.

When this happens, the child is usually given the title Jr.

For example, if Mike had a child and named him Mike, he would be known as Mike Jr.

If Mike Jr. had a child, he might be named Mike the Third.

American NamesAmerican Names

The most interesting thing about American names are that they can often tell you a lot about a person.

Such as, a persons nationality, religion and if they are named after someone.

This makes names an extremely important part of American society.

The most interesting thing about American names are that they can often tell you a lot about a person.

Such as, a persons nationality, religion and if they are named after someone.

This makes names an extremely important part of American society.