 Most place names in the historic Denmark are very old, revealing clues to the Old Norse language and to a large group of personal names that form a part of many place names. As the language, on which place names are based, evolves over time etymology - the study of the origins of words - are an important part in understanding the meaning and origin of the place names. In the following articles you will find more about of place names in Denmark - interesting, at hopefully useful, information that might help you in researching your Danish ancestors.
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Place names found in the historic Denmark, as well as throughout Scandinavia, are different from other place names in most respects. Most of these place names are very old, and the River Ejder forms a natural and historical boundary between the Old Norse settlements and settlements of Keltic, German, Wendic, Frankish and Slavic origin further south. A few common Germanic place names can be found in the endings -ing, -sted(t) and -bæk (-bek, -bech etc.) but these are exceptions. |
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This is a Geographical introduction to the different Provinces and Regions in Denmark, and how to specify a place name when inquiring into family history.
All countries divide into provinces and regions according to the natural
demarcations of the landscape; in a 'Kingdom of Isles' like Denmark, these
geographical borders may be even sharper. The peninsula of Jutland [Jylland] is by nature considered a mayor province as are the other two main islands, Funen [Fyn] and Zealand [Sjælland]. |
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