SURNAMES as we know them today were first assumed in Europe from the 11th to the 15th Century. They were not in use in England or in Scotland before the Norman Conquest, and were first found in the Domesday Book. The employment in the use of a second name was a custom that was first introduced from the Normans. They themselves had not long before adopted them. It became, in course of time, a mark of gentler blood, and it was deemed a disgrace for gentlemen to have but one single name, as the meaner sort had. It was not until the reign of Edward II (1307-1327) it became general practice amongst all people. The surname of ADNET was a baptismal name 'the son of Adam' an ancient and still popular personal name. The name was originally derived from the Old French name ADENET, and was brought to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. Early records of the name mention Adenet le Wayder, 1293, County Norfolk. Adinet del Forest of Yorkshire, was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. Robert Adynet was documented in County Leicester in the year 1428. Ezekiel Burbury and Anne Adnitt were married at St. George's, Hanover Square, London in the year 1604. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield and embroidered on his surcoat, the flowing and draped garment worn over the armour. When the coast of England was invaded by William The Conqueror in the year 1066, the Normans brought with them a store of French personal names, which soon, more or less, entirely replaced the traditional more varied Old English personal names, at least among the upper and middle classes. A century of so later, given names of the principal saints of the Christian church began to be used. It is from these two types of given name that the majority of the English patronymic surnames are derived and used to this day.