#12 Why Do We Have Last Names? The Origins of Smith, Taylor, and Jones

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Curiosity Fuel - Daily stories. Five-minute facts

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Ever wondered about the stories behind the facts? Welcome to Curiosity Fuel, the daily podcast that quenches your thirst for knowledge in just five minutes. Each day, we unpack a surprising story from science, history, or tech. It's the perfect dose of intellectual energy for your commute or coffee break, guaranteed to make you smarter and give you a great story to tell. Subscribe and fuel your curiosity!

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#12 Why Do We Have Last Names? The Origins of Smith, Taylor, and Jones

Curiosity Fuel - Daily stories. Five-minute facts

4 minutes 34 seconds

4 months ago

#12 Why Do We Have Last Names? The Origins of Smith, Taylor, and Jones

Ever wondered why you have a last name? For most of human history, people didn't. This episode explores the fascinating origins of surnames, from names based on your job (Smith, Baker), your father's name (Johnson), where you lived (Hill), or a personal nickname (Short, Brown). Discover the history behind your own identity.