Patronymics are common in almost all European cultures. For example, a man named Ivan whose father’s name is Nikolay would be know as Ivan Nikolayevich or “Ivan, son of Nikolay”. In Gaelic, prefix “Mac” is used to form a patronym. An example would be “MacKenzie” - son of Kenneth. The use of matronymic is much less common. Common occupational names included Baker, Shepherd, Carpenter, and Wright. The Romans adopted surnames as far back as 2,000 years ago, while other areas of world were slower to begin using surnames. However, by Middle Ages, they were used regularly, first by nobility and then by gentry. Following fall of Roman Empire, Ireland was one of first countries to adopt surnames. These Irish surnames are found as early as tenth century.

Today's names are influenced by celebrities, common popular names, and biblical names.

After dusting, it’s time to vacuum any cloth furniture and then proceed to carpets. To save time, clean every floor in your house at same time. If you vacuum one room at a time, dirt and dust can easily be carried from dirty floor to clean floor.

To finish, mop bare floors and allow them to dry thoroughly.

The bathroom is often one of most dreaded chores. However, you can turn it into a manageable task by taking five minutes twice a week to spin through with a paper towel and pine sol.

Concentrate. This is often hard to do because housework can get very boring. However, if you focus on what you’re doing, you’ll finish faster. Put on some music for a little extra motivation!