Episode

What's in a surname?
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Published: Thu May 19 2022
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Surnames are way more interesting that you think, trust us. Just hit play and prepare to be wowed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join two best friends as they discuss practical tips on personal finance and share their own real-life stories and experiences to help listeners make smart money decisions.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
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Personal Finance
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Join two best friends as they discuss practical tips on personal finance and share their own real-life stories and experiences to help listeners make smart money decisions.

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What's in a surname?
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The speaker highlights the uniqueness of Polish names and how they are often changed.
01:33 - 03:58 (02:24)
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Polish names
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The speaker highlights the uniqueness of Polish names and how they are often changed. They share their personal experience and interest in the topic.

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What's in a surname?
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Surnames were created for the ruling class to track people and consolidate power.
03:59 - 10:19 (06:20)
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History
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Surnames were created for the ruling class to track people and consolidate power. As people started owning properties or had legal things to transfer, surnames became a necessity.

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What's in a surname?
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Two friends delve into the practical topic of surnames, discussing how they have evolved from single names to three-part names, and the connection between surnames and societal status.
10:20 - 15:10 (04:50)
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Surnames
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Two friends delve into the practical topic of surnames, discussing how they have evolved from single names to three-part names, and the connection between surnames and societal status.

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What's in a surname?
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This podcast explores the history and meaning behind surnames, including commonalities among cultures that use them and examples of surnames based on location or characteristics.
15:11 - 22:06 (06:55)
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Surnames
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This podcast explores the history and meaning behind surnames, including commonalities among cultures that use them and examples of surnames based on location or characteristics.

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What's in a surname?
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The introduction to humor for kids is usually lowbrow toilet humor, but the speed at which they transition into intelligent humor can be a marker of their growth.
22:06 - 29:05 (06:58)
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Humor
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The introduction to humor for kids is usually lowbrow toilet humor, but the speed at which they transition into intelligent humor can be a marker of their growth. Nicknames based on crude actions, such as Shakespeare or Wagstaff, are common among children who have not yet developed sophisticated humor.

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What's in a surname?
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Non-binary parents or gay parents sometimes struggle to have non-traditional family names while also fitting into the traditional naming convention.
29:06 - 35:03 (05:57)
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Non-traditional families
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Non-binary parents or gay parents sometimes struggle to have non-traditional family names while also fitting into the traditional naming convention. This can result in conflicting situations, like having two children with different last names.

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This podcast episode discusses the origins of last names and the various reasons why people change their last names, including marriage.
35:03 - 41:02 (05:58)
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Last Names
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This podcast episode discusses the origins of last names and the various reasons why people change their last names, including marriage.

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What's in a surname?
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Contrary to popular belief, immigrants coming through Ellis Island were not subject to random name changes, as they themselves would usually change their names in hopes of fitting in with American culture.
41:02 - 46:07 (05:04)
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Ellis Island
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Contrary to popular belief, immigrants coming through Ellis Island were not subject to random name changes, as they themselves would usually change their names in hopes of fitting in with American culture.

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The hosts discuss the calculation of probabilities using the example of a Nebraska church blowing up, and the consternation caused by a listener's email.
46:07 - 50:02 (03:55)
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Probability
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The hosts discuss the calculation of probabilities using the example of a Nebraska church blowing up, and the consternation caused by a listener's email. They then transition into listener mail.

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What's in a surname?
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This transcript promotes two podcasts: "On Purpose with Jay Shetty" and "Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman."
50:02 - 52:10 (02:08)
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Podcasts
Summary

This transcript promotes two podcasts: "On Purpose with Jay Shetty" and "Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman."

Episode
What's in a surname?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know