Noms de famille issus de l’artisanat en France et en Pologne
Surnames from Artisan Names in France and in Poland

Summary/Abstract: The article analyses surnames originating from artisan names in France and in Poland. It presents their origins (including foreign influences), types and word formation. We can see, among other things, that the French surnames are shorter, but have many dialectal variants, while the Polish surnames are longer and have a richer derivation. The article also focuses on demographic statistics of such surnames in both countries: the blacksmith as an etymon is the most popular. In the top 50, there are also in France: baker, miller and mason; while in Poland: tailor and shoemaker.

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