Beautiful Surname History Chart (14” x 11”)
A stunning Surname History Chart. All we need to know is the surname you want and we print its origin on the scroll for you.
History & Coat of Arms Celebration Scroll (17” x 11”) 
Our most popular item, this document combines, on a single parchment scroll,
the history of your family name and an authentic full-colour image of the historical Coat of Arms.
It will be enjoyed by members of your family for generations to come. Truly,
a celebration that it will bring joy to your life.
Meaning of your first name
Welcome to The Family Name Shop
The Family Name Shop
The Name Shop has an extensive computer database of over 1 million names.
I am a member of the Society of Genealogists and am a specialist in tracing your names origins.
Surname History
Each Surname History tells you where the name comes from i.e. is it truly English
or did it come over with the Norman Conquest or the Vikings etc.
It actually names people, dates and places that you can check back to official records!!!
Coat of Arms
Not every name has a Coat of Arms but if there is one it is described
in heraldic detail and a picture can be reproduced for you if you so wish.
If we haven't got your name we can research it for you for £50 which is refunded if we are not successful in finding its origins.
Authenticity
All dates, people and places can be checked back to original sources examples being College of Arms,
Dictionary of English & Welsh Surnames, Domesday Book, Parish Records the list is
endless ....same kind of institutions for overseas names.
Stars Gallery
A selection of photos of me presenting name history scrolls to various stars.
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Famous Names
Full Histories of some Famous Names
Check the meaning of your Name!
Check to see if we have your name and see a snippet of information
Not all names listed here so ring 01952 410689 or 07957855873 or email us
*If we don't have your name we can research it for you
John Challis - Only Fools and Horses
My other business (and passion) is collecting autographs. I am a member of A.F.T.A.L. (Autograph Fair Trade Assn Ltd ) Registered Dealer Number 95 and and Registered Dealer Number 342 of the U.A.C.C (Universal Autograph Collectors Club) and have been in business selling autographs or over 30 years. Visit TheFullSet.co.uk to view around 6,000 autographs which has been online since 2000!. All autographs listed for sale have been either collected by me in person or from one of 6 other AFTAL registered dealers and all are sold with a certificate of authenticity.