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| Did Surnames Exist Before The Pre-colonial Era? by kayasmith: 3:31pm On Sep 24, 2008 |
Hi Guys, I was just curiousand felt i ask if anyone knows if surname exist before the pre-colonial era. I will really love to hear from you guys. Cheers, 'Kayode |
| Re: Did Surnames Exist Before The Pre-colonial Era? by bawomolo(m): 6:06pm On Sep 24, 2008 |
no but the names of family houses and clans existed though |
| Re: Did Surnames Exist Before The Pre-colonial Era? by echelon(m): 6:29pm On Sep 24, 2008 |
If you are asking whether the term "surname" existed, the answer is NO. Back then individuals are identified by their father's name e.g. In Igbo culture Emeka(firstname) Nwejike(surname) would be addressed thus: Emeka nwa Ejike (Emeka the son of Ejike) similar to English's McGregor (son of Gregor) |
| Re: Did Surnames Exist Before The Pre-colonial Era? by tpia: 7:30pm On Sep 24, 2008 |
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| Re: Did Surnames Exist Before The Pre-colonial Era? by tamme: 11:47pm On Jul 13, 2009 |
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