When Did the Custom of Giving the First Born Son His Mother's Maiden Name Die Out?

Social Science by Anonymous 2018-09-14 05:24:58

Social Science

When Did the Custom of Giving the First Born Son His Mother's Maiden Name Die Out?

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For many years, it was customary for the first born son to be given his mother's maiden name as a first name. For example, Potter Stewart, who served on the United States Supreme Court from 1958 to 1981, was named for his mother, whose maiden name was Harriett Potter. Spessard Holland, who served as Governor...