Quiz about Meanings of Family Names 1
Quiz about Meanings of Family Names 1

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.
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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).
This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
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

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

Man losing hair
Steadfast friend
Son and heir
Strong man

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

Gentle man
Dark-haired strong man
A gift
A proud man

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

A vine
A blacksmith
Peaceful, brave man
A free man

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

Owner of a large farm
Chief warden
Young one
Brilliant

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

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

The odd one
A high ruler
A raven
A well-to-do person

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

The rock
Fiery man
Mighty one
Impulsive one

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

Strong spear
Warrior
Servant of the people
The town dweller

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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