Skip to main content
Script Tutorial
Making sense of old handwriting

Surnames

Sometimes, deciphering last names in an old handwritten document is not as easy as one might suppose. This could be due to the widespread use of abbreviations or to the difficulty in reading the handwriting. Use the list below of  last names  to assist you in interpreting the names mentioned in the documents.

Dutch Last Names 

List of Surnames Extracted From Behind the Name


Filter By Letter
All
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

data-content-type=""

Introduction
Paleography Introduction
Practical Suggestions Language Abbreviations Numbers and Calendars Genealogies Dutch Names Occupations Genealogical Glossary
Handwriting History Dutch Handwriting Alphabet Charts
Record Types
 Document Gallery