The New Dictionary of American Family Names by Elsdon Coles Smith is the best dictionary of its kind. It is a pity that it is not periodically reissued. However, I am very pleased with the used copy that I purchased from one of your vendors.
meaning, national origin of American surnames
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This is the only book in this format I have found. Gives specific meanings to many American surnames and does so in alphabetical order. eg., Schmidt, Ger, blacksmith
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