Spanish last names are as popular as the language and culture from which they originate. Many last names of Spanish origin have spread across the globe due to colonization and immigration. They can be found in Spain, Mexico, South America, Central America, the Philippines, and the Caribbean islands. In Spanish households, the last name of […]

Choosing a baby name that implies strength is more than just picking a baby name with the meaning “strength.” Some names suggest power, vitality, and brawn just in the way it sounds or in what people associate with it. While a name like Rose may conjure images of a pretty, fair-skinned girl with pink cheeks, the name […]

Last names are usually reserved for identifying others, but they can signify history, ethnicity, culture, status, and lineage. Some last names are known more than others, especially when they’re incredibly wealthy. America has one of the most considerable numbers of affluent people, repeatedly appearing on the top of lists that report global wealth. It’s interesting […]

When it comes to Pakistani surnames, there are no official statistics that can establish their popularity ranking. One reason being that surnames in Pakistan differ based on ethnicity and caste. Regardless of this, there are many Pakistani surnames commonly heard in pop culture, academics, business, politics, science, and sports. All have fascinating connections to both […]

Etymology, or the study of the origins of words, is quite a fascinating field. Within this field is the more specific study of names, or onomastics. Like languages, names have developed throughout history through various influences, be it social-economic factors, migration, occupations, wars and conquering, shifting of empires, and more.  Nowadays, giving a name is […]