"5462","Modern methods and a controversial surname: Plant","In the past few years, DNA testing has begun to contribute to our understanding. It is currently emerging more clearly which surnames are multi-origin, originating with many different forefathers, and which descend from a single male ancestor.  As a case study, I shall describe the application of modern, multidisciplinary methods to the surname Plant, which has been ascribed  a different meaning each time an authority has written about it. The recent emergence of a different view about this name's origins has prompted a reassessment of its meaning.","http://cogprints.org/5462/","Plant, Dr John S","Hough, Dr Carole","       <span class=\"person_name\">Plant, Dr John S</span>     (2005)  <a href=\"http://cogprints.org/5462/\"><em>Modern methods and a controversial surname: Plant.</em></a>       [Journal (Paginated)]           ","","2005"