xref: /webtrees/resources/views/help/surname.phtml (revision dae8440ab1203b4eb5e333de33e187c1dfc5b759)
1<?php use Fisharebest\Webtrees\I18N; ?>
2
3<p>
4    <?= I18N::translate('The <b>surname</b> field contains a name that is used for sorting and grouping. It can be different to the individual’s actual surname which is always taken from the <b>name</b> field. This field can be used to sort surnames with or without a prefix (Gogh / van Gogh) and to group spelling variations or inflections (Kowalski / Kowalska). If an individual needs to be listed under more than one surname, each name should be separated by a comma.') ?>
5</p>
6