Are there any surnames you definitely DO NOT want to find in your family tree?

[Flattybasher9]

One name I can think of is "Hoodie".

Regards

Malky

[Ayashi]

One name I can think of is "Hoodie".

Regards

Malky

Even if his first name was Robin? 

[a chesters]

Before I was bribed to depart from work, I tried once to email my supervisor. I could not, as his name was Alistair. He told me, when I spoke to him personally, that there were 22 spelling for his name

No wonder I could not email him.

[pharmaT]

I don't think there are any name that I would be bothered about having in my tree because even if there is a bad person with that name, they weren't/aren't me and I'm not responsible for what they do or have done.

I have decided however that it should be law to give middle names and perhaps 2 middle names if you have a surname like Smith 

[Andrew Tarr]

In some ways a frequently occuring name is better as it presents more of a challenge, therefore is more rewarding to research.

And (of course) easier to go up blind alleys ... 

[pharmaT]

In some ways a frequently occuring name is better as it presents more of a challenge, therefore is more rewarding to research.

And (of course) easier to go up blind alleys ... 

You'd think so but I have an unusual name in my tree and it's caused me as much confusion as my Smiths have. When (if) I eventually untangle them I will be very satisfied.

[clairec666]

In some ways a frequently occuring name is better as it presents more of a challenge, therefore is more rewarding to research.

And (of course) easier to go up blind alleys ... 

You'd think so but I have an unusual name in my tree and it's caused me as much confusion as my Smiths have. When (if) I eventually untangle them I will be very satisfied.

Same here, with the never-ending variations of spelling of the name "Moul".... it's a fun challenge though

[Clarkey500]

In some ways a frequently occuring name is better as it presents more of a challenge, therefore is more rewarding to research.

And (of course) easier to go up blind alleys ... 

You'd think so but I have an unusual name in my tree and it's caused me as much confusion as my Smiths have. When (if) I eventually untangle them I will be very satisfied.

Same here, with the never-ending variations of spelling of the name "Moul".... it's a fun challenge though

I do like an unusual name as it gives more variety. Yeah my Maul clan have thrown up a variety of variants as well but that's part of the fun!    Where did yours come from?

[clairec666]

Mine are from Essex, particularly Tillingham and Burnham on Crouch. So far they've used Moul / Moule / Moull / Mowl / Mowls / Mole... and probably more!