Meanings of Family Names 1 Trivia Quiz

We hear about the meanings of given names, but not much about our family names. This quiz is to make us aware of our family heritage.

A multiple-choice quiz by finlady. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
finlady

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,544

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
5082

Last 3 plays: violinsoldier (10/10), Guest 75 (1/10), BullsGold (10/10).

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Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.

1. What does the family name 'Adams' mean? Hint

First man

Man created from red earth

Man created alone

Beloved man

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2. What does the family name 'Baldwin' mean? Hint

Man losing hair

Steadfast friend

Son and heir

Strong man

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3. What does the family name 'Delany' mean? Hint

Gentle man

Dark-haired strong man

A gift

A proud man

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4. What does the family name 'Fernandez' mean? Hint

A vine

A blacksmith

Peaceful, brave man

A free man

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5. What does the family name 'Hoffman' mean? Hint

Owner of a large farm

Chief warden

Young one

Brilliant

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6. What does the family name 'Maki' mean? Hint

Son of a little man

A person born in May

A follower

A person who lived on a hill

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7. What does the family name 'Ott' mean? Hint

The odd one

A high ruler

A raven

A well-to-do person

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8. What does the family name 'Perkins' mean? Hint

The rock

Fiery man

Mighty one

Impulsive one

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9. What does the family name 'Urbanski' mean? Hint

Strong spear

Warrior

Servant of the people

The town dweller

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10. What does the family name 'Young' mean? Hint

The huntsman

The younger son

Gatekeeper

Carpenter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the family name 'Adams' mean?

Answer: Man created from red earth

2. What does the family name 'Baldwin' mean?

Answer: Steadfast friend

3. What does the family name 'Delany' mean?

Answer: Dark-haired strong man

4. What does the family name 'Fernandez' mean?

Answer: Peaceful, brave man

5. What does the family name 'Hoffman' mean?

Answer: Owner of a large farm

6. What does the family name 'Maki' mean?

Answer: A person who lived on a hill

7. What does the family name 'Ott' mean?

Answer: A well-to-do person

8. What does the family name 'Perkins' mean?

Answer: The rock

9. What does the family name 'Urbanski' mean?

Answer: The town dweller

10. What does the family name 'Young' mean?

Answer: The younger son

Source: Author finlady

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