Donald MacRae, holds a PhD in etymology from the University of Edinburgh. Dr. MacRae’s early interest in language and linguistics led to a broader interest in the origins of surnames, genealogy, heraldry and the history of Scottish Clans and Tartans. His professional background includes lecturing and workshops,
membership in various heraldic, genealogical and names societies.
Since 1968 he has been the Director of the American Heraldic and Genealogical Institute in Sacramento.
Dr. MacRae will be presenting the
Science of Names, how the origin of surnames can help with your genealogical research.
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