2007-11-24 11:13:28 · 7 answers · asked by Bugsbunnyray 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
The first use of surnames is unclear. We don't really know for sure. Check this site for a good summary of the topic. Hope it helps.
2007-11-24 11:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 1200 to 1300, somewhere in there. During the middle ages.
2007-11-24 11:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Eric The Red the viking had a son Leif Ericson which was in 980.
PS: IM ONLY TEN YEARS OLD!
2007-11-24 12:32:57 · answer #3 · answered by charlie t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no exact date, however according to Chinese legends people began to use last names around 2800 b.c in order to make census taking easier.
2007-11-24 11:21:15 · answer #4 · answered by txrhyne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the written word was accepted as proof. Prior to that, a handshake and a witness was all that was needed for legality when exchanging goods.
2007-11-24 11:19:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because first names are too common
2007-11-24 11:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question. I hope this helps
http://www.last-names.net/Articles/Anatomy.asp
2007-11-24 11:17:01 · answer #7 · answered by peaches6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋