Large numbers of humanist names – Latinized or Grecized surnames – have been preserved in various linguistic areas. This study is the first to present their development using corpus-based examinations. It analyzes their different origins and geographical distribution, and contains an extensive register of names, shedding new light on surviving humanist names.
Daniel Kroiß
Familiennamen Namenwechsel Renaissance-Humanismus Wissenschaftssprache Family Names Name Changes Renaissance Humanism Language of Science