My ancestor changed the spelling of his name. What should I do? Which surname spelling is correct? Why is my surname misspelled? Follow the biology, or the surname? Why are some surnames so popular? Related Reads A: Such spelling changes—deliberate or accidental—were common in the 1800s, when the spelling of names was much less consistent than today. (In my own family, lore has it that an ancestor…
Source: Family Tree Magazine.com