Con nombre y apellido. Casa, parentesco e identidad en el Pre-Pirineo de Navarra (1550-1725)

Abstract

The purpose of this communication is to attempt to approach the problem of the definition of individual identity. The use of sources from the Ancient Regime allows us to show the plurality of names by which a person is known, depending of the various fields in which that persons moves. However, this plurality does not cause confusion, partly bacause the name - especially if we go very far back- is united to a significant reality, as the land or the order of birth in a series of brothers. Here we analyze in detail the names and practices which have been used and which have been followed the most by the various social groups in the Prepyrenaic of Navarre.