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A person's surname can influence their choice of career, experts believe, exploring the theory of surnames' connotations drawing people to certain trades and professions, the Daily Telegraph reported.

The phenomenon can be observed among famous figures such as the world champion sprinter Usain Bolt or the 18th century poet William Wordsworth. However, serious research is now being dedicated to the concept – known as nominative determinism – to explain why it occurs.

Researchers also point out that it is more difficult to explain examples of people who have unfortunate surnames in relation to their jobs such as doctors called Pain.

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姓氏能够影响职业前景

       据英国《每日电讯报》报道，通过对姓氏的内涵进行分析，专家确信姓氏能够影响到职业选择，将人们领入不同的行当。

       这个现象可以从一些名人身上得到印证，比如世界短跑冠军尤塞恩•博尔特（注：英文本意为闪电），还有18世纪诗人威廉•华兹华斯（有价值的文字）。不过，一种被称为“姓名决定论”的严肃类研究也正在进行，从而解释这个现象背后的原因。

       研究人员还指出，解释一些不符合常理的姓氏职业搭配则更加困难，比如有医生姓培恩（疼痛）。

(China.org.cn December 26, 2011)