Not so much the Surname, but the two Christian names after the first. Many a bet as been won on a guessing game as to what the initials represent. I won't reveal what they are, but when I was born, the two midwives present registered the birth, and decided who I might represent with a status signature in my future life, having taken my father's first and surname.

I suppose that came with a close knit community or respect when I entered the world?.

My half-brother who's surname is Ayre (pronounced "air"), was almost named Ryan by my mother! Luckily his father pointed out her oversight...

I know of several people with the surname Bird. Unbelievably all of the ones that were male had the first christian name of Richard and all were called Dickie!

"Are we suppose to guess??????"

Pineman, at least you have the first Christian name correct :O)