When surnames became mandatory in England in 1463
In 1463 King Edward V required all subjects to adopt surnames. He advised choosing a surname from a town color craft or science to formalize name usage across the realm. A 1959 Missouri River catch set the world record for a blue catfish at 97 pounds and 57 inches.
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