<DIV><P>The Encyclopedia of Surnames is not just another dictionary! With entertaining coverage of more than 7,000 surnames listed alphabetically, it provides a complete and accessible companion to tracing the history of names.</P><br><P>Written by John Ayto, a respected lexicographer and author of titles such as <I>Word Origins</I>, the <I>Encyclopedia of Surnames</I> is the ideal gift or research tool for historians, journalists, genealogists, researchers and anyone interested in tracing their family history.</P><br><P>Broad coverage includes supplementary features on famous surnames, surnames of fictional characters, pseudonyms and names from abroad which are popular in the UK, including Celtic names.</P></DIV>