Surnames as a Science

by Robert Ferguson

Mal, signifying to "maul."

(Hard), O.G. Mallard—Maularde, Roll. Batt. Abb.—Eng. Mallard. (Ric, rule), O.G. Malarich—Eng. Mallory. (Thius, servant), O.G. Malutheus—Eng. Malthus. (Wulf), O.G. Malulf—Eng. Maliff.

Man, as the type of "manliness."

(Frid, peace), O.G. Manfrit—Eng. Manfred. (Gar, spear), O.G. Mangar—Eng. Manger. (Leof, dear), A.S. Manlef—Eng. Manlove. (Gald, value), O.G. Managold—Eng. Manigault.

Mar, signifying "famous."

(Gaud, Goth), Merigeat Lib. Vit.—Eng. Margot. (Gild, value), O.G. Margildus—Eng. Marigold. (Wig, war), O.G. Merovecus, Maroveus—Eng. Marwick, Marvey. (Wine, friend), O.G. Maruin—Mervinus Lib. Vit.—Eng. Marvin.

Mag, may, Goth. magan, "valere."

(Hari, warrior), O.G. Magher—Eng. Mager, Mayer. (Had, war), O.G. Magodius—Magot Lib. Vit.—Eng. Maggot. (Ron, raven), O.G. Megiran—Eng. Megrin.

Main, also signifying "strength, vigour."