Great Britain is old as sin, and these classic British last names are, too. Since about 1066, you could find these British surnames stomping the hallowed halls of taverns, castles, moors, and more.

From current constitutional monarchies to ancient dynasties that have lasted for hundreds of years, these powerful royal last names are full of gravitas. Explore the famous and lesser-known royal ...

Lowry, Pankhurst, Gallagher, Gibb, and Coogan. These might be the surnames of some of the region's most famous figures, but don't feature in the top 20 most common surnames in Greater Manchester.

THERE is perhaps room for a new history of British surnames since Bardsley and Harrison published their works on the subject. Mr. Ewen has given his history a wider scope than Bardsley and has brought ...

The modern world has heralded the collapse of many traditions. Some have fallen out of favor, like pipe smoking, others are no longer socially acceptable, like fox hunting. But one tradition that is ...