ROOTS
Surname Familial Prefixes
Here are a few familial equivalents:
| WELSH | GAELIC | ENGLISH | ARABIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP (also AB, UAB, FAB, MAP) | MAC | SON OF, FITZ | BIN, IBN |
| FERCH* | INGHEN | DAUGHTER OF | BINT |
| PLANT | CLAN | CHILDREN OF (or offspring, or descendants, hence, Tribe) |
BANU |
| UA, UI, O | GRANDCHILD OF | ||
|
MOTHER OF |
UMM | ||
|
FATHER OF |
ABD |
*This is frequently seen with a "V", but there is no "V" in Welsh. This is an English clerical error/adaptation.
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