Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. nd3000 / iStock via Getty Images We love how a Spanish last name rolls off the tongue. And you'll find them everywhere, from Spain ...

Where did last names come from? This question raises an interesting topic. In history, there have been many notable figures with important names. Have you ever wondered where did surnames come from?

There are a great many synonyms for O'Naghten (Ó Neachtain in Irish) in modern Ireland, including Naughtan, Naughton, Nochtin, Nocton, Knockton and even sometimes Connaughton (which is actually a ...

People use names on a daily basis, but rarely stop to think about what they really mean. Take a look at how we got our names, and why they're more extraordinary than they seem. What makes us human?

Just how common is your surname and where does it come from?