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Title: Demonyms research - why are people from ___ called ___?
Post by: Leodensian on Monday 30 September 13 15:57 BST (UK)
Hello all

I'm a writer doing some research into place names, specifically why people from certain places are called what they're called. We've all heard of Geordies, Mancunians, Brummies etc., but what I'm really interested in is the lesser-known or more obscure names. For example, people from Sheffield are Dee Dars, South Shields natives are Sandancers ... There are usually various theories as to the whys!

So ... Where you are from and what are people from your home town or city called? Perhaps most importantly, do you know why? For now, I'll need to restrict research to the UK.

Thanks in advance. Look forward to receiving replies!

Jill

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