Monday, August 15, 2011

Name Origins of the United States - Infographic

After seeing an infographic on the origins (etymology) of the worlds country names, I tried to find one on the United States.  I could not, so it was time to make one.  I used various different sources, as most translations are still debated today, while many are still inconclusive or lost to history.  By combining sources, often siding with the majority, I am able to take my own liberties on what the translation would be for today's English language.  In cases of a persons name, I'm using the origin of the name itself  (eg Louis = Famous Warrior), combined with its use of a suffix.



Additional info on the etymology of the United States.

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