Family Name Adoption in the Dutch Colonies at the Abolition of Slavery in the Context of National Family Name Legislation: A Reflection on Contemporary Name Change
Name change can only take place in the Netherlands under strict conditions and according to patronizing regulations. At the moment, an amendment of name law is being drafted that would give descendants of Dutch citizens whose ancestors lived in slavery an exemption. If they have a family name that t...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Genealogy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-5778/7/4/96 |