How did slaves get their last names?
A common myth: It is commonly believed that African Americans took the surname of the slave owner, however, this is certainly not always the case. Originally slaves had no surnames, only given names, and did not take a surname unless need for a certain type of documentation or after manumission.Aug 5, 2024
A common myth: It is commonly believed that African Americans took the surname of the slave owner, however, this is certainly not always the case. Originally slaves had no surnames, only given names, and did not take a surname unless need for a certain type of documentation or after manumission.Aug 5, 2024
