Family names from the Irish, Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Norman and Scotch

The author examines surnames derived from Irish, Anglo‑Saxon, Anglo‑Norman, and Scottish sources, combining concise historical sketches and brief language lessons with etymological explanations. Each section traces name roots, phonetic changes, and probable meanings, and offers illustrative derivations and variant forms alongside notes on saints, place‑names, and social influences that shaped surname distribution. The work intersperses methodological remarks, source citations, and an addenda correcting or expanding entries, aiming to present accessible origins rather than exhaustive lists.