Exploring the Basics of Nouns

The video tutorial discusses the historical changes in names and categorizes English surnames into four types: occupational, patronymic, descriptive, and local. It provides examples for each category, such as Smith for occupational and Stevenson for patronymic. The tutorial encourages viewers to explore and categorize names using resources like phone books and baby name books.

What could be a reason for a person's name change historically?

• Achievement of a significant task

• Birthday celebration

• Annual tradition

• None of the above

Which category does the surname 'Smith' belong to?

• Descriptive

• Patronymic

• Occupational

• Local

Which category of surnames does 'Baker' fit into?

• Occupational

• Patronymic

• Descriptive

• Local

What does the surname 'Stevenson' signify?

• Derived from 'stone'

• Comes from a town called Stevenson

• Related to the profession of stone masonry

• Son of Stephen

Which type of surname is 'Richardson'?

• Patronymic

• Occupational

• Local

• Descriptive

What type of surname is 'Underhill'?

• Patronymic

• Occupational

• Local

• Descriptive

What does the surname 'Armstrong' suggest?

• Descriptive of physical strength

• Location-based surname

• Derived from a profession

• Son of Arm

What might the surname 'Atwater' indicate about an ancestor's residence?

• Lived underground

• Lived near water

• Lived on a mountain

• Lived in a forest

What resource can help you find the meaning of first names?

• Science textbooks

• Math books

• Historical records

• Baby name book

What is the origin of the first name 'Bob'?

• None of the above

• Derived from 'Roberto'

• Derived from 'Bobby'

• Derived from 'Robert'