I'm doing a heritage project for Social Studies. I found out that my great grandma was not originally an O' Schanusy but a Kinsella. Would her family have come from Ireland too?
Of What Origin Is The Last Name Kinsella?
http://www.google.com/search?q=Kinsella%26amp;...
It looks to be Irish.
Reply:According to SurnameDB.com, Kinsella is an Irish Gaelic surname from the nickname now spelled "Cinnsealach," which means proud. In Ireland there was a district called the Kinsellaghs, now part of the modern Co. Wexford, and the Kinsella surname is common in that part of Leinster
Reply:Yep, it's Irish! Doesn't really sound like it would be, does it? But it is! I've always thought it was a pretty cool name. =)
Friday, November 20, 2009
What is the origin of the name Ouija as it relates to the infamous boards of the same name?
There are many theories, none of which are confirmed. Some say it is a conjunction of the french "oui" (yes) and the german ja (also yes). Another is that it came to the inventor of the board during a seance and it is an Egyptian word that means "good luck".
What is the origin of the name Ouija as it relates to the infamous boards of the same name?
There are several theories about the origin of the term "Ouija". According to one of these, the word is derived from the French "oui" (for "yes") and the German "ja" (also for "yes"). An alternative story suggests that the name was revealed to inventor Charles Kennard during a Ouija s茅ance and was claimed to be an Ancient Egyptian word meaning "good luck." It has also been suggested that the word was inspired by the name of the Moroccan city Oujda. Despite its common usage, "Ouija" is a registered trademark[citation needed] (but the term "Ouija Board" has been abandoned as a registered trademark[citation needed]).
Reply: It is yes and yes in French and German. Ja is yes, and so is we, spelt the French way that I don't know how to spell! I know how to spell no in French, it is Non.
Reply:It means the "yes yes" board, or the "answer board". Its yes in French and German.
Reply:It is the combination of the words for yes in French and in German
Reply:what she just said
What is the origin of the name Ouija as it relates to the infamous boards of the same name?
There are several theories about the origin of the term "Ouija". According to one of these, the word is derived from the French "oui" (for "yes") and the German "ja" (also for "yes"). An alternative story suggests that the name was revealed to inventor Charles Kennard during a Ouija s茅ance and was claimed to be an Ancient Egyptian word meaning "good luck." It has also been suggested that the word was inspired by the name of the Moroccan city Oujda. Despite its common usage, "Ouija" is a registered trademark[citation needed] (but the term "Ouija Board" has been abandoned as a registered trademark[citation needed]).
Reply: It is yes and yes in French and German. Ja is yes, and so is we, spelt the French way that I don't know how to spell! I know how to spell no in French, it is Non.
Reply:It means the "yes yes" board, or the "answer board". Its yes in French and German.
Reply:It is the combination of the words for yes in French and in German
Reply:what she just said
What is the origin of the name Genesee?
Many ciies, streets and other places are named Genesee. Is that a person's name, an indian name, or what?
What is the origin of the name Genesee?
The Seneca Indian (Native American) word meaning “pleasant bank” or "beautiful valley" is the origin of the name Genesee. But it's also a person's name (girl, usually)
rose of sharon
What is the origin of the name Genesee?
The Seneca Indian (Native American) word meaning “pleasant bank” or "beautiful valley" is the origin of the name Genesee. But it's also a person's name (girl, usually)
rose of sharon
What is the pronunciation and origin of this girl's name?
Ishbel
What is the pronunciation and origin of this girl's name?
scottish--oath of god
Hebrew--my god is a vow
pronounced (EESH-bell)
Reply:Thats my name!!! and I pronounce it (short i) ish-belle. Its scottish and it means oath of god Report Abuse
Reply:I would guess it is pronounced ISH-BELL. It sounds like a feminine version of Ishmael, which leads me to believe it is Hebrew, but I can't find it in any baby name searches to find out what it means. Where did you get it? It's unique!
Reply:I would pronounce it as "ISH-BELL" if I saw it but I believe it's pronounced as "EYESH-BELL"
It's Scottish.
Reply:It is of Hebrew origin and it is pronounced like Eesh-Bel
Reply:Norwegian.
Reply:ISS-BELL
Reply:i-sh-bel
It's Spanish.
Reply:It means God is my consecration
Ish-belle
Reply:eesh-bell - its Hebrew
Reply:She's a Scottish lass, and it means "Oath of God" or "My Oath is God"
What is the pronunciation and origin of this girl's name?
scottish--oath of god
Hebrew--my god is a vow
pronounced (EESH-bell)
Reply:Thats my name!!! and I pronounce it (short i) ish-belle. Its scottish and it means oath of god Report Abuse
Reply:I would guess it is pronounced ISH-BELL. It sounds like a feminine version of Ishmael, which leads me to believe it is Hebrew, but I can't find it in any baby name searches to find out what it means. Where did you get it? It's unique!
Reply:I would pronounce it as "ISH-BELL" if I saw it but I believe it's pronounced as "EYESH-BELL"
It's Scottish.
Reply:It is of Hebrew origin and it is pronounced like Eesh-Bel
Reply:Norwegian.
Reply:ISS-BELL
Reply:i-sh-bel
It's Spanish.
Reply:It means God is my consecration
Ish-belle
Reply:eesh-bell - its Hebrew
Reply:She's a Scottish lass, and it means "Oath of God" or "My Oath is God"
What is the ethnic origin of the last name BELLENIE?
The last name sounds Italian to me, but I'm not 100% sure. I'm very curious as it has to do with a friend of mine. Thanks for the help!
What is the ethnic origin of the last name BELLENIE?
Mostly Italian.
There is a famous Italian who lived in Venezia %26lt;Venice%26gt; by the name of Bellenie. He created a drink containing champagne and peaches ... secret recipe ... it cost a fortune to get the authenitic drink in Venezia ... but you can get a good one anywhere in Venice.
Sadly, you can't get a "Bellenie" at the new Los Vegus Venitian Resort ... but you can cross the strip and go to Magiano's and get a "Bellenie" there.
Reply:The Mormons have a bunch of them in England. Here is one;
ELIZABETH BELLENIE - International Genealogical Index / BI
Gender: Female Christening: 13 AUG 1727 St Mary Whitechapel, Stepney, London, England
They don't have any Italian ones. That isn't proof here are none; the 1700 ones may have come over from Italy and stayed, opening Italian restaurants to introduce the stolid English to the joys of tomatos, garlic and basil.
What is the ethnic origin of the last name BELLENIE?
Mostly Italian.
There is a famous Italian who lived in Venezia %26lt;Venice%26gt; by the name of Bellenie. He created a drink containing champagne and peaches ... secret recipe ... it cost a fortune to get the authenitic drink in Venezia ... but you can get a good one anywhere in Venice.
Sadly, you can't get a "Bellenie" at the new Los Vegus Venitian Resort ... but you can cross the strip and go to Magiano's and get a "Bellenie" there.
Reply:The Mormons have a bunch of them in England. Here is one;
ELIZABETH BELLENIE - International Genealogical Index / BI
Gender: Female Christening: 13 AUG 1727 St Mary Whitechapel, Stepney, London, England
They don't have any Italian ones. That isn't proof here are none; the 1700 ones may have come over from Italy and stayed, opening Italian restaurants to introduce the stolid English to the joys of tomatos, garlic and basil.
How does the Indian origin name- Rajat sound for a boy?
Rajat sounds pretty exotic but not in a strange way. I think it would be a wonderful name for a boy. Your child deserves the most wonderful name possible. I'd say Rajat is perfect!
What is the origin of the name Mahood?
"Mahood" - what nationality is this name?
What is the origin of the name Mahood?
Have a look at the links posted below,
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/Fact...
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/Fact...
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/Fact...
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/Fact...
Hope this helps you.
Reply:Some of my "quick tricks" to survey a name-
family files at www.rootsweb.com
I see over 2300 entries for the name, and looks like it has been in the US since the early 1800's.
Another trick (if you ARE a US resident) is www.familysearch.org and click on search, then census. They have a nationwide (transcribed) index to the 1880 census. Pick 1880, use the surname, then let it pull up what it finds. NOW, I scan those findings for someone old, and male (married females won't work, since their birth name is different). Click to look at some of those older persons... since the entry for that person will show his place of birth AND that of his parents.
Generally, those of us here who have "worked" our families, have found that place of origin for a surname is very unreliable. It can show up in many places. What IS reliable, is getting into the addiction of actually tracing your personal ancestry. You eventually will find the person who is the "immigrant"... and among the research, it should show his/her place of birth.
Reply:Names haven't nationalities. Nationality refers to what nation one is a citizen of.
Genealogy is generally about the research and documentation of one's dead ancestors. Categorize your question in the appropriate category - you will receive better and more relevant answers.
Reply:The etymology of that word is found in those "Man" enough to pursue it...( maybe he is related to Robin?)
cornflower
What is the origin of the name Mahood?
Have a look at the links posted below,
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/Fact...
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/Fact...
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/Fact...
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/Fact...
Hope this helps you.
Reply:Some of my "quick tricks" to survey a name-
family files at www.rootsweb.com
I see over 2300 entries for the name, and looks like it has been in the US since the early 1800's.
Another trick (if you ARE a US resident) is www.familysearch.org and click on search, then census. They have a nationwide (transcribed) index to the 1880 census. Pick 1880, use the surname, then let it pull up what it finds. NOW, I scan those findings for someone old, and male (married females won't work, since their birth name is different). Click to look at some of those older persons... since the entry for that person will show his place of birth AND that of his parents.
Generally, those of us here who have "worked" our families, have found that place of origin for a surname is very unreliable. It can show up in many places. What IS reliable, is getting into the addiction of actually tracing your personal ancestry. You eventually will find the person who is the "immigrant"... and among the research, it should show his/her place of birth.
Reply:Names haven't nationalities. Nationality refers to what nation one is a citizen of.
Genealogy is generally about the research and documentation of one's dead ancestors. Categorize your question in the appropriate category - you will receive better and more relevant answers.
Reply:The etymology of that word is found in those "Man" enough to pursue it...( maybe he is related to Robin?)
cornflower
What is the origin of the name Biewald?
I would really like to know.
What is the origin of the name Biewald?
Sounds German considering that the last four letters "wald" means "forest" in German (pronouced VALD).
Back in the old days, people got their last names because of a certain attribute they had or of their profession. Someone whose last name is "Schlosser" may mean that his ancestor was a tool-maker (Schlosser means either tool or toolman).
Reply:Definitely German, possibly a place name. There is a hotel and a restaurant with that name in Friedland.
Reply:a german term to bond two metals together
Reply:The etymology and history of first names
http://www.behindthename.com/
http://www.alphadictionary.com/directory...
http://www.word2word.com/name.html
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/names.htm...
http://www.adorablenames.com/
Good luck.
Kevin, Liverpool, England.
What is the origin of the name Biewald?
Sounds German considering that the last four letters "wald" means "forest" in German (pronouced VALD).
Back in the old days, people got their last names because of a certain attribute they had or of their profession. Someone whose last name is "Schlosser" may mean that his ancestor was a tool-maker (Schlosser means either tool or toolman).
Reply:Definitely German, possibly a place name. There is a hotel and a restaurant with that name in Friedland.
Reply:a german term to bond two metals together
Reply:The etymology and history of first names
http://www.behindthename.com/
http://www.alphadictionary.com/directory...
http://www.word2word.com/name.html
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/names.htm...
http://www.adorablenames.com/
Good luck.
Kevin, Liverpool, England.
What is the origin and meaning of the name Kadour?
If possible could you include a source.
What is the origin and meaning of the name Kadour?
The origin of Kadour is French. However, no meaning is available for this male name.
What is the origin and meaning of the name Kadour?
The origin of Kadour is French. However, no meaning is available for this male name.
What is the origin of the Ottawa Senators name and logo?
I know that they are called the Senators because they are paying homage to the original Senators but why did they have that name?
Also why is their logo a Roman soldier and their mascot a lion?
It is just something i have always wondered since I began watching hockey.
What is the origin of the Ottawa Senators name and logo?
I think because Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Like the old Washington Senators baseball team. Both have Senators working in town?
Reply:senator is derive from old rome so the soldier they fought the lions in the ring .
Reply:I think enough people have picked up on the name -- Original Ottawa Senators (1893-1934) and the Canadian Senate. The logo was assigned by the league to replace the team's desired Peace Tower logo (see; http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?lo=6... ) Note the old Washington Senators started in 1901 and copied the name of the hockey team.
The NHL figured Americans, being too busy shooting each other and with a tendency to be a LITTLE xenophobic, wouldn't understand what a peacetower is.
This is a Peace Tower: http://www.galenfrysinger.com/americas/o...
Reply:I would guess that the Legionnaire logo is due to fact that an old Roman man in a toga is a bad hockey logo.
Reply:They have that name because Ottawa is the capital of Canada... so Senators... government.. you get the picture.
Logo is a Roman Soldier becuase that is usually associated with ancient Roman Senators who often fought in the Roman legions. It's a stretch, but it's a hell of alot more exciting logo than a Canadian MP on a jersey.
Mascot is a lion because Canadian government has British roots, and the British national animal is a lion... so it kinda sticks.
lol lots to do with Canadian Federal Government, because.. as I've said above.. it is the capital of the country.
And yes they were named the Senators, because when Canada's governor general Lord Stanley of Preston gave the dominion of CAnada a cup for the champions of hockey, the Senators were one of the first teams ever competing for it. Lots of hockey history out there in Ottawa.
Reply:Right, the name Senators is to pay respect to the original Ottawa Senators the nickname of the hockey club that represented Ottawa from 1892-1933 and was one of the founding members of the NHL in 1917. They were also known as The Silver Seven and the Ottawa Hockey Club winning 10 Stanley Cups. The name refers to Ottawa being Canada's National Capital - the two house of government being the House of Commons and the Senate (better than the Ottawa Commoners I suppose) The Roman Legionnaire I believe he is called, is in reference to the origin of the Senate being in Rome. The original emblem was a large O which might look to some as a Zero. Just having a letter on the jersey is kind of old school so they went with the Roman I guess. The lion is probably in reference to the way that enemies were thrown to the lions in the Roman Collisseum.
Reply:What the dude said above and that they basically took it from the team in Ottawa back in the pre-NHL days
Also why is their logo a Roman soldier and their mascot a lion?
It is just something i have always wondered since I began watching hockey.
What is the origin of the Ottawa Senators name and logo?
I think because Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Like the old Washington Senators baseball team. Both have Senators working in town?
Reply:senator is derive from old rome so the soldier they fought the lions in the ring .
Reply:I think enough people have picked up on the name -- Original Ottawa Senators (1893-1934) and the Canadian Senate. The logo was assigned by the league to replace the team's desired Peace Tower logo (see; http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?lo=6... ) Note the old Washington Senators started in 1901 and copied the name of the hockey team.
The NHL figured Americans, being too busy shooting each other and with a tendency to be a LITTLE xenophobic, wouldn't understand what a peacetower is.
This is a Peace Tower: http://www.galenfrysinger.com/americas/o...
Reply:I would guess that the Legionnaire logo is due to fact that an old Roman man in a toga is a bad hockey logo.
Reply:They have that name because Ottawa is the capital of Canada... so Senators... government.. you get the picture.
Logo is a Roman Soldier becuase that is usually associated with ancient Roman Senators who often fought in the Roman legions. It's a stretch, but it's a hell of alot more exciting logo than a Canadian MP on a jersey.
Mascot is a lion because Canadian government has British roots, and the British national animal is a lion... so it kinda sticks.
lol lots to do with Canadian Federal Government, because.. as I've said above.. it is the capital of the country.
And yes they were named the Senators, because when Canada's governor general Lord Stanley of Preston gave the dominion of CAnada a cup for the champions of hockey, the Senators were one of the first teams ever competing for it. Lots of hockey history out there in Ottawa.
Reply:Right, the name Senators is to pay respect to the original Ottawa Senators the nickname of the hockey club that represented Ottawa from 1892-1933 and was one of the founding members of the NHL in 1917. They were also known as The Silver Seven and the Ottawa Hockey Club winning 10 Stanley Cups. The name refers to Ottawa being Canada's National Capital - the two house of government being the House of Commons and the Senate (better than the Ottawa Commoners I suppose) The Roman Legionnaire I believe he is called, is in reference to the origin of the Senate being in Rome. The original emblem was a large O which might look to some as a Zero. Just having a letter on the jersey is kind of old school so they went with the Roman I guess. The lion is probably in reference to the way that enemies were thrown to the lions in the Roman Collisseum.
Reply:What the dude said above and that they basically took it from the team in Ottawa back in the pre-NHL days
What is the name or origin of the song the Europeans sing after winning the Ryder cup?
The chorus sounds like oh way oh way oh way oh way....oh way...oh way
What is the name or origin of the song the Europeans sing after winning the Ryder cup?
the only reason Europe won is cause Modano missed the winning putt on the 18th green. And Ovechkin's hole in one really helped the euros.. :)
Reply:It's the same song the Habs Fans sing when the Canadians win and it's OLay Olay olay etc. I'm a Toronto fan I rarely hear the song.
Reply:The golf section is over there __________%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;... atta boy I knew you would find it!!!
Say hello to the ST. LOUIS BLUES team because there playing like they want to join you on the links!!!
Reply:I think you want the golf section.
how to grow bamboo
What is the name or origin of the song the Europeans sing after winning the Ryder cup?
the only reason Europe won is cause Modano missed the winning putt on the 18th green. And Ovechkin's hole in one really helped the euros.. :)
Reply:It's the same song the Habs Fans sing when the Canadians win and it's OLay Olay olay etc. I'm a Toronto fan I rarely hear the song.
Reply:The golf section is over there __________%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;... atta boy I knew you would find it!!!
Say hello to the ST. LOUIS BLUES team because there playing like they want to join you on the links!!!
Reply:I think you want the golf section.
how to grow bamboo
What is the origin of the following last Name- Luckeydoo?
What is the origin of that last name? Irish? English? Any stories?
What is the origin of the following last Name- Luckeydoo?
according to this researcher, the original is Lucado, and she seems to have worked it back to a Huegonot immigrant:
Lucadou, Lookadoo, Luckado, and Lucado Family History, Vols. 1-3, Carolyn L. Lucado Griffin.
This series traces a Huguenot family from France in the 1700's to present day America. Prices including tax and postage are: volume 1, $32; volume 2, $20; volume 3, $39. Contact the author at 1200 S. Harris, Ypsilanti, MI 48198-6513. (6/10/97)
Reply:It's West Virginian.
Virginians spelled it Luckadoo.
Reply:I would think, that if it is a Real Name, that it is more than
one name, put together, for one word.
Years ago, people wrote words, by sound, and didn't spell
any name the same way all the time.
That name could have many spellings.
I might guess it to be Scottish / English.
Example: Lakey is also Lackey / Lackay / Lackee / Lakee /
Laky etc.
What is the origin of the following last Name- Luckeydoo?
according to this researcher, the original is Lucado, and she seems to have worked it back to a Huegonot immigrant:
Lucadou, Lookadoo, Luckado, and Lucado Family History, Vols. 1-3, Carolyn L. Lucado Griffin.
This series traces a Huguenot family from France in the 1700's to present day America. Prices including tax and postage are: volume 1, $32; volume 2, $20; volume 3, $39. Contact the author at 1200 S. Harris, Ypsilanti, MI 48198-6513. (6/10/97)
Reply:It's West Virginian.
Virginians spelled it Luckadoo.
Reply:I would think, that if it is a Real Name, that it is more than
one name, put together, for one word.
Years ago, people wrote words, by sound, and didn't spell
any name the same way all the time.
That name could have many spellings.
I might guess it to be Scottish / English.
Example: Lakey is also Lackey / Lackay / Lackee / Lakee /
Laky etc.
What does my last name mean and what is its origin?
My last name is Batteiger and I have looked everywhere for its meaning and place of origin but I can't find anything on it. If someone could please tell me I would be so happy.
What does my last name mean and what is its origin?
it sounds like a city in.. i forgot the name, but its where they speak german
Reply:Ancestry.Com shows the following as places of origin given for Batteiger immigrants to the U.S.
Germany 12
Switzerland 11
Bavaria 1
It does not give a meaning. The origin and meaning of a name is not important in genealogy as the same surname can come from many different countries. The best way to know your heritage is to trace your family starting with your parents and work back. Anytime you wish to do this there are lots of people on this board that can give you some great ideas. Just ask.
Rootsweb(free site) has 193 entries in family trees for Batteiger. Now, don't take everything as fact what you see in family trees on websites as most is not documented or poorly documented. Even if you see the same information by many different submitters, a lot of copying is being done. All too frequently people are copying errors.
Put Rootsweb in your search engine and then put Batteiger in the World Connect Block. If you see anything that interest you, you can probe a name and it will take you to a screen with the name and email address of the submitter. Some submitters might not know anything as the Batteiger they have just might be someone who married into their family, but no doubt some will.
The links below are for informational purposes only
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerp...
http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.ht...
Reply:From what little I could find (on www.ancestry.com; and www.familysearch.org), your ancestors came from the areas of GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, and BAVARIA (another part of Germany now). I couldn't find out the meaning of the name, however. From the listings at ancestry.com, it looks like 6 different ships carried your ancestors from Europe to the US (I have listed the names, approximate birthdates, arrival dates, etc. below:
GERMANY : (I am assuming all these who arrived the same date in June 1852 on the same ship were one family ) ANTON--b. 1812, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; ANDREAS--b. 1846; arrived 1866; on ship Ericcson; ANTON--b. 1829; arr. 1852; on Aberdeen; APPOLONIA--b. 1840; arr. 1852;CHRIST--b. 1844; arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; JOHAN--b. 1847, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen;JACOB--b. 1846, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; PHILIPPE--b. 1849, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; SUSANA--b. 1843, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; SUSANE--b. 1815, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; JACOB--b. 1857, arr. 1881, on Salier; MICH--b. 1834, arr. 1852, on Beyspon.
BAVARIA: JACOB--b. 1835, arr. 1853 on Samuel M. Fox.
SWITZERLAND: ALBT (Albert??)--b. 1860, arr. 1891 on Westernland; ELISA--b. 1864, arr. 1891 on Westernland; MARIA--b. 1891, arr. 1891 on Westernland; ANNA--b.1823, arr. 1861 on Germanic; CARL--b. 1851, arr. 1861 on Germanic; ELISABETH--b. 1860, arr. 1861 on Germanic; LOUISE--b. 1857, arr. 1861 on Germanic; MARIA--b. 1859,arr. 1861 on Germanic; ROSINA--b. 1849, arr. 1861 on Germanic; RUDOLPH--b. 1841, arr. 1861 on Germanic; and RUDOLPH--b. 1845, arr. 1861 on Germanic.
www.familysearch.org has one listing with exact spelling from Germany, born in 1792.
What does my last name mean and what is its origin?
it sounds like a city in.. i forgot the name, but its where they speak german
Reply:Ancestry.Com shows the following as places of origin given for Batteiger immigrants to the U.S.
Germany 12
Switzerland 11
Bavaria 1
It does not give a meaning. The origin and meaning of a name is not important in genealogy as the same surname can come from many different countries. The best way to know your heritage is to trace your family starting with your parents and work back. Anytime you wish to do this there are lots of people on this board that can give you some great ideas. Just ask.
Rootsweb(free site) has 193 entries in family trees for Batteiger. Now, don't take everything as fact what you see in family trees on websites as most is not documented or poorly documented. Even if you see the same information by many different submitters, a lot of copying is being done. All too frequently people are copying errors.
Put Rootsweb in your search engine and then put Batteiger in the World Connect Block. If you see anything that interest you, you can probe a name and it will take you to a screen with the name and email address of the submitter. Some submitters might not know anything as the Batteiger they have just might be someone who married into their family, but no doubt some will.
The links below are for informational purposes only
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerp...
http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.ht...
Reply:From what little I could find (on www.ancestry.com; and www.familysearch.org), your ancestors came from the areas of GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, and BAVARIA (another part of Germany now). I couldn't find out the meaning of the name, however. From the listings at ancestry.com, it looks like 6 different ships carried your ancestors from Europe to the US (I have listed the names, approximate birthdates, arrival dates, etc. below:
GERMANY : (I am assuming all these who arrived the same date in June 1852 on the same ship were one family ) ANTON--b. 1812, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; ANDREAS--b. 1846; arrived 1866; on ship Ericcson; ANTON--b. 1829; arr. 1852; on Aberdeen; APPOLONIA--b. 1840; arr. 1852;CHRIST--b. 1844; arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; JOHAN--b. 1847, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen;JACOB--b. 1846, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; PHILIPPE--b. 1849, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; SUSANA--b. 1843, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; SUSANE--b. 1815, arr. 1852, on Aberdeen; JACOB--b. 1857, arr. 1881, on Salier; MICH--b. 1834, arr. 1852, on Beyspon.
BAVARIA: JACOB--b. 1835, arr. 1853 on Samuel M. Fox.
SWITZERLAND: ALBT (Albert??)--b. 1860, arr. 1891 on Westernland; ELISA--b. 1864, arr. 1891 on Westernland; MARIA--b. 1891, arr. 1891 on Westernland; ANNA--b.1823, arr. 1861 on Germanic; CARL--b. 1851, arr. 1861 on Germanic; ELISABETH--b. 1860, arr. 1861 on Germanic; LOUISE--b. 1857, arr. 1861 on Germanic; MARIA--b. 1859,arr. 1861 on Germanic; ROSINA--b. 1849, arr. 1861 on Germanic; RUDOLPH--b. 1841, arr. 1861 on Germanic; and RUDOLPH--b. 1845, arr. 1861 on Germanic.
www.familysearch.org has one listing with exact spelling from Germany, born in 1792.
What is the origin of the last name Wingfield?
I am trying to find out the ethnicity of someone by that last name.
What is the origin of the last name Wingfield?
http://www.wingfield.org/ maybe useful. It says
Most Wingfields are descended for the prominent Saxon family that was in Suffolk, England before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The village of Wingfield is shown in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Their influence spread throughout England. Many were knights, two of whom were Knights of the Garter. They were advisors to kings and one was the Chief of Staff to the Black Prince. Some married royal blood and several were Lords of the Manor in a number of areas of England. A Wingfield was the first president of the Jamestown Colony. The inventor of tennis was Walter Wingfield. Another family of Wingfields stem from Derbyshire, England, where in mediaeval times some of them were armigerous (i.e. had a coat of arms) and are today traceable (through the Wingfield Family Society). Hundreds of Wingfields trek back to England to see historical sites, such as the 14th century Wingfield Castle.
Reply:Surname: Wingfield
Recorded as Winfield and Wingfield, is English. It is of locational origin from any of the various places now called Wingfield in Bedfordshire, Derbyshire and Suffolk. Wingfield in Bedfordshire, first recorded as "Winfeld" in circa 1200 may be derived from the Olde English "wince" a "reel or pulley" or it may be a bird name from the Olde English for lapwing "(hleap) wince", with "feld", meadow. Wingfield in North Derbyshire was first recorded as "Wynnefeld" in 1002 and derives from the Olde English "winn", "meadow" plus "feld", hence "meadow or grazing ground". Wingfield in Suffolk was first recorded as "Wingefeld" in circa 1035 and derives from the Olde English meaning "the feld of the people of Wiga" or its first element may be a derivative of the Olde English "weoh", "pagan temple". Early examples of the surname recording include Dorothy Winfield who was christened on February 25th 1637 at St. Bride's Fleet Street, and John Wingfield who was christened at St James Clerkenwell, on July 15th 1804, both in the city of London. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Nicholas de Wynefeld. This was dated 1228, in the Curia Regis Rolls, during the reign of King Henry 111rd, 1216 - 1272.
and
Wingfield
Last name origin %26amp; meaning:
English: variant of Winfield.
Winfield
Last name origin %26amp; meaning:
English: habitational name from any of various places now called Wingfield. North and South Wingfield in Derbyshire are evidently named with Old English wynn 鈥榤eadow鈥? 鈥榩asture鈥?+ feld 鈥榩asture鈥? 鈥榦pen country鈥? A place of this name in Bedfordshire may have as it first element a topographical term or bird name wince (see Winch). One in Suffolk was probably either the 鈥榝ield of the people of W墨ga鈥?(a short form of any of various compound names formed with w墨g 鈥榳ar鈥?, or else derives its first element from Old English w膿oh 鈥?pre-Christian) temple鈥?
Reply:all these surnames %26amp; last names r our past native places.now they may either exist or not.due to natural calamities some places on earth lost their existence.so,as we are[our ancestors]from that places we are called with those names i.e; we got those names as our surnames/last names.
What is the origin of the last name Wingfield?
http://www.wingfield.org/ maybe useful. It says
Most Wingfields are descended for the prominent Saxon family that was in Suffolk, England before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The village of Wingfield is shown in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Their influence spread throughout England. Many were knights, two of whom were Knights of the Garter. They were advisors to kings and one was the Chief of Staff to the Black Prince. Some married royal blood and several were Lords of the Manor in a number of areas of England. A Wingfield was the first president of the Jamestown Colony. The inventor of tennis was Walter Wingfield. Another family of Wingfields stem from Derbyshire, England, where in mediaeval times some of them were armigerous (i.e. had a coat of arms) and are today traceable (through the Wingfield Family Society). Hundreds of Wingfields trek back to England to see historical sites, such as the 14th century Wingfield Castle.
Reply:Surname: Wingfield
Recorded as Winfield and Wingfield, is English. It is of locational origin from any of the various places now called Wingfield in Bedfordshire, Derbyshire and Suffolk. Wingfield in Bedfordshire, first recorded as "Winfeld" in circa 1200 may be derived from the Olde English "wince" a "reel or pulley" or it may be a bird name from the Olde English for lapwing "(hleap) wince", with "feld", meadow. Wingfield in North Derbyshire was first recorded as "Wynnefeld" in 1002 and derives from the Olde English "winn", "meadow" plus "feld", hence "meadow or grazing ground". Wingfield in Suffolk was first recorded as "Wingefeld" in circa 1035 and derives from the Olde English meaning "the feld of the people of Wiga" or its first element may be a derivative of the Olde English "weoh", "pagan temple". Early examples of the surname recording include Dorothy Winfield who was christened on February 25th 1637 at St. Bride's Fleet Street, and John Wingfield who was christened at St James Clerkenwell, on July 15th 1804, both in the city of London. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Nicholas de Wynefeld. This was dated 1228, in the Curia Regis Rolls, during the reign of King Henry 111rd, 1216 - 1272.
and
Wingfield
Last name origin %26amp; meaning:
English: variant of Winfield.
Winfield
Last name origin %26amp; meaning:
English: habitational name from any of various places now called Wingfield. North and South Wingfield in Derbyshire are evidently named with Old English wynn 鈥榤eadow鈥? 鈥榩asture鈥?+ feld 鈥榩asture鈥? 鈥榦pen country鈥? A place of this name in Bedfordshire may have as it first element a topographical term or bird name wince (see Winch). One in Suffolk was probably either the 鈥榝ield of the people of W墨ga鈥?(a short form of any of various compound names formed with w墨g 鈥榳ar鈥?, or else derives its first element from Old English w膿oh 鈥?pre-Christian) temple鈥?
Reply:all these surnames %26amp; last names r our past native places.now they may either exist or not.due to natural calamities some places on earth lost their existence.so,as we are[our ancestors]from that places we are called with those names i.e; we got those names as our surnames/last names.
Does anyone know the origin of the last name Pisquiy?
The question is a re-post. I got very good answers but want to have as many opinions as possible. Some say from the Middle East and some say it is of Mayan ancestry. Does anyone else have any ideas?
Does anyone know the origin of the last name Pisquiy?
All the people who have it come from Guatemala, so it's probably a Spanish transliteration of a Mayan word.
spider plant
Does anyone know the origin of the last name Pisquiy?
All the people who have it come from Guatemala, so it's probably a Spanish transliteration of a Mayan word.
spider plant
What is the origin of the Austrian family name Schikelgruber?
And are there any Schikelgrubers extant?
What is the origin of the Austrian family name Schikelgruber?
Schickel is a type of small potato. Gruber is one who digs. Presumably Hitler had some ancestor who was a farmer known for growing potatoes. Had Alois not changed his name, it seems extremely unlikely Germans would have run around screaming, with a straight face, "Heil Schickelgruber!"
Reply:I'm sure you are aware Schikelgruber was Adolf Hitler's original family name, I cannot find it's origin.
Alois Hitler, Adolf Hitler's father, was born named Alois Heiler, and prior to the last name Heiler being used, Hitler's grandfather's last name was Schikelgruber.
The background to Hitler's family is here :
http://schikelgruber.net/birth.html
What is the origin of the Austrian family name Schikelgruber?
Schickel is a type of small potato. Gruber is one who digs. Presumably Hitler had some ancestor who was a farmer known for growing potatoes. Had Alois not changed his name, it seems extremely unlikely Germans would have run around screaming, with a straight face, "Heil Schickelgruber!"
Reply:I'm sure you are aware Schikelgruber was Adolf Hitler's original family name, I cannot find it's origin.
Alois Hitler, Adolf Hitler's father, was born named Alois Heiler, and prior to the last name Heiler being used, Hitler's grandfather's last name was Schikelgruber.
The background to Hitler's family is here :
http://schikelgruber.net/birth.html
What is the origin of this particular last name?
I am having a difficult time finding out the origin of the last name "Mishue". For those who are wondering it's pronounced to sound like "miss you". But, with more of the "shue" sound. I have searched everywhere and cannot find a site or anything that recognizes the name. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
What is the origin of this particular last name?
Title Michau, Michaud : Micheaux, Mishue, Mishoe, Micheau, Michaux, Mishoes, Micou
Stmnt.Resp. this chart compiled by William Leonard Gardner %26amp; Lorene Mae Osborne Crowe
Authors Gardner, William Leonard, 1902- (Main Author)
Crowe, Lorene Mae Osborne, 1944- (Added Author)
Notes Includes Gardner, McAllister, Osborne, Thomas and related families.
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Includes manuscript additions.
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Jean Michau (b.1600/1610) and his family immigrated from France (via Switzerland) to England during or before 1633, and his children immigrated from England to the United States (three to South Carolina, and one to Virginia). Descendants lived in South Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona and elsewhere.
Subjects Michau
Michaud
Micheaux
Gardner
McAllister
Osborne
Thomas
Copies
Call Number Location Availability
no. 750 FHL US/CAN Pedigree File Available
Format Books/Monographs (With Film)
Language English
Publication [United States : s.n., 197-?]
Physical 1 pedigree chart : coat of arms ; 22 x 82 cm. folded to 22 x 28 cm
Reply:I'm not sure but I think It's English.I've heard of Mishue motor sports,maybe you can contact them and Inquire.
Reply:It seems that your last name is Tagalog. I did a few searches and found it in Tagalog text. Tagalog is a language from the Phillapines. It is an Asiatic language which combines Spanish and English (due to the occupation of soldiers from Spain and now the US).
What is the origin of this particular last name?
Title Michau, Michaud : Micheaux, Mishue, Mishoe, Micheau, Michaux, Mishoes, Micou
Stmnt.Resp. this chart compiled by William Leonard Gardner %26amp; Lorene Mae Osborne Crowe
Authors Gardner, William Leonard, 1902- (Main Author)
Crowe, Lorene Mae Osborne, 1944- (Added Author)
Notes Includes Gardner, McAllister, Osborne, Thomas and related families.
--------------------------------------...
Includes manuscript additions.
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Jean Michau (b.1600/1610) and his family immigrated from France (via Switzerland) to England during or before 1633, and his children immigrated from England to the United States (three to South Carolina, and one to Virginia). Descendants lived in South Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona and elsewhere.
Subjects Michau
Michaud
Micheaux
Gardner
McAllister
Osborne
Thomas
Copies
Call Number Location Availability
no. 750 FHL US/CAN Pedigree File Available
Format Books/Monographs (With Film)
Language English
Publication [United States : s.n., 197-?]
Physical 1 pedigree chart : coat of arms ; 22 x 82 cm. folded to 22 x 28 cm
Reply:I'm not sure but I think It's English.I've heard of Mishue motor sports,maybe you can contact them and Inquire.
Reply:It seems that your last name is Tagalog. I did a few searches and found it in Tagalog text. Tagalog is a language from the Phillapines. It is an Asiatic language which combines Spanish and English (due to the occupation of soldiers from Spain and now the US).
Spanish Last names? How do I find the origin of a last name?
How did the Spanish come up with surnames? Where can I find the origin of my Spanish last name? Can anyone recommend websites?
Spanish Last names? How do I find the origin of a last name?
These sites might help you.
Good luck
Spanish Last names? How do I find the origin of a last name?
These sites might help you.
Good luck
What is the name or origin of the song the Europeans sing after winning the Ryder cup?
The chorus sounds something like oh way oh way oh way oh way...oh way....oh way
What is the name or origin of the song the Europeans sing after winning the Ryder cup?
I always thought they were saying ole, ole, ole, .......
Reply:I was just checking in to see if my hockey team has shown up on the links yet!! lol
water lily planting
What is the name or origin of the song the Europeans sing after winning the Ryder cup?
I always thought they were saying ole, ole, ole, .......
Reply:I was just checking in to see if my hockey team has shown up on the links yet!! lol
water lily planting
The Meaning And Origin Of The Name Arlene?
Does anyone know where the name 'Arlene' comes from and what is means?
The Meaning And Origin Of The Name Arlene?
Arlene
Pledge
Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic/Gaelic
Reply:The girl's name Arlene \a-rle-ne, ar-lene\ is pronounced ar-LEEN. Modern coinage of unclear origin. Possibly feminine form of Arlen, from Irish Gaelic meaning "pledge, promise". Or possibly a coinage based on Marlene or Charlene. Made famous in the 1950s by American actress and beauty columnist Arlene Dahl. Actress Arlene Francis.
Arlene has 29 variant forms: Arla, Arlan, Arlana, Arlean, Arleana, Arlee, Arleen, Arleena, Arleene, Arlen, Arlena, Arleta, Arletha, Arletta, Arlette, Arleyne, Arlie, Arliene, Arlina, Arlinda, Arline, Arluene, Arly, Arlyn, Arlyne, Arlynn, Lena, Lene and Lina.
The Meaning And Origin Of The Name Arlene?
Arlene
Pledge
Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic/Gaelic
Reply:The girl's name Arlene \a-rle-ne, ar-lene\ is pronounced ar-LEEN. Modern coinage of unclear origin. Possibly feminine form of Arlen, from Irish Gaelic meaning "pledge, promise". Or possibly a coinage based on Marlene or Charlene. Made famous in the 1950s by American actress and beauty columnist Arlene Dahl. Actress Arlene Francis.
Arlene has 29 variant forms: Arla, Arlan, Arlana, Arlean, Arleana, Arlee, Arleen, Arleena, Arleene, Arlen, Arlena, Arleta, Arletha, Arletta, Arlette, Arleyne, Arlie, Arliene, Arlina, Arlinda, Arline, Arluene, Arly, Arlyn, Arlyne, Arlynn, Lena, Lene and Lina.
The Meaning And Origin Of The Name Arlene?
Does anyone know where the name 'Arlene' comes from and what is means?
The Meaning And Origin Of The Name Arlene?
Arlene
Pledge
Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic/Gaelic
Reply:The girl's name Arlene \a-rle-ne, ar-lene\ is pronounced ar-LEEN. Modern coinage of unclear origin. Possibly feminine form of Arlen, from Irish Gaelic meaning "pledge, promise". Or possibly a coinage based on Marlene or Charlene. Made famous in the 1950s by American actress and beauty columnist Arlene Dahl. Actress Arlene Francis.
Arlene has 29 variant forms: Arla, Arlan, Arlana, Arlean, Arleana, Arlee, Arleen, Arleena, Arleene, Arlen, Arlena, Arleta, Arletha, Arletta, Arlette, Arleyne, Arlie, Arliene, Arlina, Arlinda, Arline, Arluene, Arly, Arlyn, Arlyne, Arlynn, Lena, Lene and Lina.
The Meaning And Origin Of The Name Arlene?
Arlene
Pledge
Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic/Gaelic
Reply:The girl's name Arlene \a-rle-ne, ar-lene\ is pronounced ar-LEEN. Modern coinage of unclear origin. Possibly feminine form of Arlen, from Irish Gaelic meaning "pledge, promise". Or possibly a coinage based on Marlene or Charlene. Made famous in the 1950s by American actress and beauty columnist Arlene Dahl. Actress Arlene Francis.
Arlene has 29 variant forms: Arla, Arlan, Arlana, Arlean, Arleana, Arlee, Arleen, Arleena, Arleene, Arlen, Arlena, Arleta, Arletha, Arletta, Arlette, Arleyne, Arlie, Arliene, Arlina, Arlinda, Arline, Arluene, Arly, Arlyn, Arlyne, Arlynn, Lena, Lene and Lina.
What is the origin of the name Ermal?
I'm interested in knowing the origin and meaning of this name.
What is the origin of the name Ermal?
It was mail that you received electronically hence "e" mail
Reply:Ermal = "mountain air" in Albanian Report Abuse
Reply:I was told it meant electronic mail
What is the origin of the name Ermal?
It was mail that you received electronically hence "e" mail
Reply:Ermal = "mountain air" in Albanian Report Abuse
Reply:I was told it meant electronic mail
What is the origin of the name Isham?
My husband's last name is Isham and it gets mispronounced often. Its not that big of a deal, but it is rare to have someone pronounce it properly. I was just wondering what the origin of the name was.
What is the origin of the name Isham?
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Reply:It is an English name from Northamptonshire. It is supposed to be from the ara of the Isis river. In the UK it is pronounced I-Sham. That is Eye-sham.
forget-me-not
What is the origin of the name Isham?
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Bartleby http://www.bartleby.com/
Yahoo Reference http://education.yahoo.com/reference/
Yahoo Arts Directory http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
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Reply:It is an English name from Northamptonshire. It is supposed to be from the ara of the Isis river. In the UK it is pronounced I-Sham. That is Eye-sham.
forget-me-not
What is the origin of the name facial hair style, soul patch?
the 60's and 70's
What is the origin of the name facial hair style, soul patch?
The soul patch is a small patch of facial hair just below the lower lip and above the chin. It is also known as an Attilio, royale, scruff, imp茅riale, liptee, cookie duster, womb-broom, zif, ball-tickler, cadillac, mouche (which is French for fly) or flavor-saver. It came to prominence in the 1950's and 1960's and was a style popular with beatniks and jazz artists. Prior to this period it was referred to as a small beard. Although it can be grown long and groomed into various shapes, modern versions tend to be trimmed short and narrow. Famous exponents of the soul patch include Gregg Allman, Dizzy Gillespie, and Tom Waits.
What is the origin of the name facial hair style, soul patch?
The soul patch is a small patch of facial hair just below the lower lip and above the chin. It is also known as an Attilio, royale, scruff, imp茅riale, liptee, cookie duster, womb-broom, zif, ball-tickler, cadillac, mouche (which is French for fly) or flavor-saver. It came to prominence in the 1950's and 1960's and was a style popular with beatniks and jazz artists. Prior to this period it was referred to as a small beard. Although it can be grown long and groomed into various shapes, modern versions tend to be trimmed short and narrow. Famous exponents of the soul patch include Gregg Allman, Dizzy Gillespie, and Tom Waits.
What is the origin of the name 'Sloan'?
I'm Scottish but I know that this name isn't. I've heard that it might be a contraction of a Polish name 'Sloanimski' or 'Slonimski.' Do you know any different?
What is the origin of the name 'Sloan'?
I'm not a coat of arms peddler, as someone may think, but I think you get such a lot of information about surnames on this site. Have a look at it anyway, it wont cost anything will it.
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=%26amp;...
My two links have conflicting information, but I believe it's Scottish.
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/fact... hope this helps.
Reply:see the links below to the National Genealogical Society and the UK college of arms. I am furnishing them for educational purposes only.
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerp...
http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.ht...
Ancestry.Com shows 332 Sloan immigrants listed their place of origin as Ireland
131 England
110 Scotland
34 Great Britain
7 Germany
4 Ireland and Great Britain
The same surname can come from many different counties and names frequently were anglicized when people immigrated to English speaking countries.
The best way to know your heritage is to trace your ancestry starting with your parents and working back one generation at a time. Anytime you wish to do this there are plenty of people on this board that can give you some great ideas. Just ask.
Reply:my mom's maiden name is sloan. and she says it's dutch
Reply:I've heard it's Irish, derived from an angelicized Gaelic name.
Reply:Origin:
Meaning: American English
Fighter
Origin:
Meaning: Gaelic
Traveller; raid
Reply:I don't know the origin of the ancestory of the name, Sloan,
but I am kin to a Claude Sloan, jr. who lived in Oklahoma,
where many of the Jones lived, and where many Sloan
families have lived, during the Oklahoma Indian Territory
Days, and since the Founding of the Oklahoma State.
In fact several families of the Sloan People, live in this part
of Eastern Oklahoma.
I, too, would like to have contact with Sloan family People.
There are many ways the name "Sloan" can be spelled...
''Seloane", for one., and Celoane, for another spelling.
It is always good to search the history of the Thirteen Colonies and esp. Virginia, Massachusetts and North Carolina.
I found much information, on the ''early immigrants'' from the
history of those states.
If you can find where the ''ports of entry'' were in the 1600's
and 1700's, this should give the ''origins'' of the many people
who came from Foreign Countries, to a Land of Freedom.
People of years ago, on census records and in family bibles
wrote names, according to the ''Sounds'' of the words.
Some names came from occupations, of the people, and
other names, are from locations, in foreign lands, such as
the "Parker name". it is from the fact, that they were "Deer
Park Keepers" in England and other locations there. Their
last name, was the name of the Island where the Deer were,
Such as the Name of Peter de Cote Alcan...meaning from
the Coast of Alcan. (one of my ancestor's from the late 1500's) in England.
Reply:sloan
Irish: reduced Anglicized form of 脫 Sluaghadh谩in 鈥榙escendant of Sluaghadh谩n鈥? a diminutive the Gaelic personal name Sluaghadh (see Slowey).
What is the origin of the name 'Sloan'?
I'm not a coat of arms peddler, as someone may think, but I think you get such a lot of information about surnames on this site. Have a look at it anyway, it wont cost anything will it.
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=%26amp;...
My two links have conflicting information, but I believe it's Scottish.
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/fact... hope this helps.
Reply:see the links below to the National Genealogical Society and the UK college of arms. I am furnishing them for educational purposes only.
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerp...
http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.ht...
Ancestry.Com shows 332 Sloan immigrants listed their place of origin as Ireland
131 England
110 Scotland
34 Great Britain
7 Germany
4 Ireland and Great Britain
The same surname can come from many different counties and names frequently were anglicized when people immigrated to English speaking countries.
The best way to know your heritage is to trace your ancestry starting with your parents and working back one generation at a time. Anytime you wish to do this there are plenty of people on this board that can give you some great ideas. Just ask.
Reply:my mom's maiden name is sloan. and she says it's dutch
Reply:I've heard it's Irish, derived from an angelicized Gaelic name.
Reply:Origin:
Meaning: American English
Fighter
Origin:
Meaning: Gaelic
Traveller; raid
Reply:I don't know the origin of the ancestory of the name, Sloan,
but I am kin to a Claude Sloan, jr. who lived in Oklahoma,
where many of the Jones lived, and where many Sloan
families have lived, during the Oklahoma Indian Territory
Days, and since the Founding of the Oklahoma State.
In fact several families of the Sloan People, live in this part
of Eastern Oklahoma.
I, too, would like to have contact with Sloan family People.
There are many ways the name "Sloan" can be spelled...
''Seloane", for one., and Celoane, for another spelling.
It is always good to search the history of the Thirteen Colonies and esp. Virginia, Massachusetts and North Carolina.
I found much information, on the ''early immigrants'' from the
history of those states.
If you can find where the ''ports of entry'' were in the 1600's
and 1700's, this should give the ''origins'' of the many people
who came from Foreign Countries, to a Land of Freedom.
People of years ago, on census records and in family bibles
wrote names, according to the ''Sounds'' of the words.
Some names came from occupations, of the people, and
other names, are from locations, in foreign lands, such as
the "Parker name". it is from the fact, that they were "Deer
Park Keepers" in England and other locations there. Their
last name, was the name of the Island where the Deer were,
Such as the Name of Peter de Cote Alcan...meaning from
the Coast of Alcan. (one of my ancestor's from the late 1500's) in England.
Reply:sloan
Irish: reduced Anglicized form of 脫 Sluaghadh谩in 鈥榙escendant of Sluaghadh谩n鈥? a diminutive the Gaelic personal name Sluaghadh (see Slowey).
What origin does the name Perina come from?
I have looked on every website I can think of and most did not help out or you had to pay but many of the origin choices were German, Puerto Rican, and bohemian.....but I really want to know if it could be Puerto Rican or spanish.....if you can please help thanks :)
What origin does the name Perina come from?
Many Perinas in the census came from Austria and Bohemia. If you want to know where your ancestors are from, you wil have to do the research.
What origin does the name Perina come from?
Many Perinas in the census came from Austria and Bohemia. If you want to know where your ancestors are from, you wil have to do the research.
Looking for the Origin of the last name Kissiah?
I have jumped head first into studying my families history and need help with the Origin of the last name Kissiah, if anyone has any info please let me know. I have tried searching but havent found any new info. Thanks!
Looking for the Origin of the last name Kissiah?
go to ancestors.com
Reply:Looking on Ancestry.com the name seems to be centered in the Carolinas in the census data. I do see a family in Scotland for the 1841 Scottish census. I have also seen families with members born in Ireland.
It may be Scots-Irish, but that is speculation. I was not able to follow families from census to census, so it seems to be a spelling variation of something else, perhaps Kasy or Casey. Some of the families have Mc in front of the name, another indication that it might be Scots-Irish.
Without being able to trace a family through the census years, it is difficult to give any more definitive answer.
crape myrtles
Looking for the Origin of the last name Kissiah?
go to ancestors.com
Reply:Looking on Ancestry.com the name seems to be centered in the Carolinas in the census data. I do see a family in Scotland for the 1841 Scottish census. I have also seen families with members born in Ireland.
It may be Scots-Irish, but that is speculation. I was not able to follow families from census to census, so it seems to be a spelling variation of something else, perhaps Kasy or Casey. Some of the families have Mc in front of the name, another indication that it might be Scots-Irish.
Without being able to trace a family through the census years, it is difficult to give any more definitive answer.
crape myrtles
Can anyone tell me the origin and meaning of the name Katrice?
I've heard lots of different explanations but it would be nice to know exactly what it means? Is it common in a different culture?
Can anyone tell me the origin and meaning of the name Katrice?
I strongly suspect that your name is constructed from Katrina (a form of Catherine) and the French female ending "-rice".
Reply:Check these out!
Reply:Katrice: "One who cashes welfare checks"
Reply:I can not give you the meaning, however it might be a derivative of Katharine or Patrica.
It is found as a forename (first or middle) for girls for over 200 years in genealogical records and many women named Katrice were from, or had parents or grandparents from Germany and Austria.
I have found this name from many areas including Italy and even in Hawaii (in the 1800s). This lady was of Japanese parentage. I have also found many instances of Katrice existing today throughout the US.
It matters not what the name means to others, or to history, it is what it means to those who wear it that is what counts.
ADDED: I highly doubt that Katrice is of Scandinavian origin because of the lack of findings in that area of the world (not any I could find), but if it were true, the meaning would be more "path" than road. A person who travels their own path, or a person who guides others to the correct path.
Reply:It is a made-up name like someone took Katrina and Patrice
None of the name things on line have Katrice.
Reply:Its made up,
Why not name your child Linoleum?
Normal people name their kids normal names!
Reply:Not sure if this is actually correct but hope it helps.
http://www.baby-names-plus.com/correct_g...
Can anyone tell me the origin and meaning of the name Katrice?
I strongly suspect that your name is constructed from Katrina (a form of Catherine) and the French female ending "-rice".
Reply:Check these out!
Reply:Katrice: "One who cashes welfare checks"
Reply:I can not give you the meaning, however it might be a derivative of Katharine or Patrica.
It is found as a forename (first or middle) for girls for over 200 years in genealogical records and many women named Katrice were from, or had parents or grandparents from Germany and Austria.
I have found this name from many areas including Italy and even in Hawaii (in the 1800s). This lady was of Japanese parentage. I have also found many instances of Katrice existing today throughout the US.
It matters not what the name means to others, or to history, it is what it means to those who wear it that is what counts.
ADDED: I highly doubt that Katrice is of Scandinavian origin because of the lack of findings in that area of the world (not any I could find), but if it were true, the meaning would be more "path" than road. A person who travels their own path, or a person who guides others to the correct path.
Reply:It is a made-up name like someone took Katrina and Patrice
None of the name things on line have Katrice.
Reply:Its made up,
Why not name your child Linoleum?
Normal people name their kids normal names!
Reply:Not sure if this is actually correct but hope it helps.
http://www.baby-names-plus.com/correct_g...
Does anybody know the roots or origin of the last name Caustrita?
Its not a hispanic even though my family and I are hispanic.any input would be greatly appricieated.
Does anybody know the roots or origin of the last name Caustrita?
I responded to the same question the other day.. and offered you direct information concerning the name being found in Mexican records.
Most times, if not all.. you CAN document where a name is associated, by verification of your paternal lineage (since surnames come through the father/grandfather/etc). Genealogy ALWAYS works with, and uses valid records. Surname etymology (origin of a name) is a different process, and is not always as scientific or provable. Etymology, by the very nature, requires finding records as well, that are linked to the name.. but the name CAN predate any records.
One thing you HAVE to be aware of.. is that many names become altered along the line. An example is when a foreign person moves from place a to place b, with a certain name. For one reason or another, the name becomes entered in the records by some variation (due to mispronounced, or other reasons). As time passes.. the variation becomes the accepted version of the name. The actual "origin' of the name as later known, is the point where the change happened. Unless you have researched.. then you don't always see the alternation, thus you have no way to know the first version.
I don't know if anyone has traced your actual family members back, but you already know you are Hispanic, and I found the name present in Mexico. When you see the "ita" ending, this is common to many Spanish origin names. Names coming from Spain are found all over the world, due to much Spanish exploration.
But you also would be aware that in Mexico, many persons of Spanish descent will have married with persons who are Native to Mexico. Just to explain..a man with a Spanish name can easily have married a woman with native Mexican (or anywhere) ancestry. Family traditions of Native ancestry would be accurate.. but that is not going to be obvious, if using a surname as a guide. For this, you HAVE to work with either regular genealogy sources, or the other option would be dna testing.
The only way you will have any kind of RELIABLE answer is by finding where your paternal ancestry comes from.
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http://www.genealogyforum.com/messages/g...
I assume you have seen this discussion, via google?
Does anybody know the roots or origin of the last name Caustrita?
I responded to the same question the other day.. and offered you direct information concerning the name being found in Mexican records.
Most times, if not all.. you CAN document where a name is associated, by verification of your paternal lineage (since surnames come through the father/grandfather/etc). Genealogy ALWAYS works with, and uses valid records. Surname etymology (origin of a name) is a different process, and is not always as scientific or provable. Etymology, by the very nature, requires finding records as well, that are linked to the name.. but the name CAN predate any records.
One thing you HAVE to be aware of.. is that many names become altered along the line. An example is when a foreign person moves from place a to place b, with a certain name. For one reason or another, the name becomes entered in the records by some variation (due to mispronounced, or other reasons). As time passes.. the variation becomes the accepted version of the name. The actual "origin' of the name as later known, is the point where the change happened. Unless you have researched.. then you don't always see the alternation, thus you have no way to know the first version.
I don't know if anyone has traced your actual family members back, but you already know you are Hispanic, and I found the name present in Mexico. When you see the "ita" ending, this is common to many Spanish origin names. Names coming from Spain are found all over the world, due to much Spanish exploration.
But you also would be aware that in Mexico, many persons of Spanish descent will have married with persons who are Native to Mexico. Just to explain..a man with a Spanish name can easily have married a woman with native Mexican (or anywhere) ancestry. Family traditions of Native ancestry would be accurate.. but that is not going to be obvious, if using a surname as a guide. For this, you HAVE to work with either regular genealogy sources, or the other option would be dna testing.
The only way you will have any kind of RELIABLE answer is by finding where your paternal ancestry comes from.
edit
http://www.genealogyforum.com/messages/g...
I assume you have seen this discussion, via google?
What is the origin of the name Ola, the short Polish name for Aleksandra?
The name Aleksandra means 'protector of mankind' but Ola is a common nickname used in Poland without any meaning. Where does the name come from? Is it a deviated translation of some sort?
What is the origin of the name Ola, the short Polish name for Aleksandra?
I have a male friend from Sweden named Ola.
As a male name, Ola is the Norwegian and Swedish variant of Olaf., "ancestor" or "descendant".
As a female name, Ola is the Polish short form of Aleksandra, "defender of mankind".
Reply:http://www.polishforums.com/orla_ola_nam...
since my dad's mother is polish , i can tell u that Ola is a polish name, shortened from Aleksandra.
Reply:In Russian Ola is a short version of Olga,
that name came from Scandinavia, with vikings...
Alexandra is a female form of Greek Name Alexander...
the "defender of men"...
In Russia they use short forms: "Sasha, Alia, Shura"
for the name Alexandra.
What is the origin of the name Ola, the short Polish name for Aleksandra?
I have a male friend from Sweden named Ola.
As a male name, Ola is the Norwegian and Swedish variant of Olaf., "ancestor" or "descendant".
As a female name, Ola is the Polish short form of Aleksandra, "defender of mankind".
Reply:http://www.polishforums.com/orla_ola_nam...
since my dad's mother is polish , i can tell u that Ola is a polish name, shortened from Aleksandra.
Reply:In Russian Ola is a short version of Olga,
that name came from Scandinavia, with vikings...
Alexandra is a female form of Greek Name Alexander...
the "defender of men"...
In Russia they use short forms: "Sasha, Alia, Shura"
for the name Alexandra.
What is the origin of the name of the Boston Celtics? why is it pronounced with a soft C?
as we all know, if you are Irish you are considered Celtic, but in that form its always said with a hard C sounding like Keltic. What is the origin of the word in use with the NBA team??
What is the origin of the name of the Boston Celtics? why is it pronounced with a soft C?
from the NBA's website:
The legend of the naming of the team dates back to when the franchise was formed in the summer of 1946. Team founder Walter Brown was an avid hockey man who just happened to fall in love with the sport of basketball. With professional hockey in place, the perceptive Brown could now fill the empty seats at his famous Boston Garden with another winter sport team - professional basketball.
The name seemingly grew out of a conversation between Brown and Howie McHugh, a member of the Garden's publicity staff and the man assigned to handle the basketball entity. Both men suggested several nicknames, including Whirlwinds, Unicorns and Olympics.
But it was Brown, who suddenly exclaimed, "Wait, I've got it - the Celtics. We'll call them the Boston Celtics!" Brown excitedly went on, "The name has a great basketball tradition from the old Original Celtics in New York. And, Boston is full of Irishmen. We'll put them in green uniforms and call them the Boston Celtics!"
McHugh tried in vain to talk with, negotiate and dissuade Brown not to use the name Celtics, but Brown's mind had clearly reached a final decision and that would be the end of that conversation.
Reply:well, there is a football (soccer) team in glasgow scotland called "celtic" and it is pronounced with the soft c. so they have it that way over there sometimes too.
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What is the origin of the name of the Boston Celtics? why is it pronounced with a soft C?
from the NBA's website:
The legend of the naming of the team dates back to when the franchise was formed in the summer of 1946. Team founder Walter Brown was an avid hockey man who just happened to fall in love with the sport of basketball. With professional hockey in place, the perceptive Brown could now fill the empty seats at his famous Boston Garden with another winter sport team - professional basketball.
The name seemingly grew out of a conversation between Brown and Howie McHugh, a member of the Garden's publicity staff and the man assigned to handle the basketball entity. Both men suggested several nicknames, including Whirlwinds, Unicorns and Olympics.
But it was Brown, who suddenly exclaimed, "Wait, I've got it - the Celtics. We'll call them the Boston Celtics!" Brown excitedly went on, "The name has a great basketball tradition from the old Original Celtics in New York. And, Boston is full of Irishmen. We'll put them in green uniforms and call them the Boston Celtics!"
McHugh tried in vain to talk with, negotiate and dissuade Brown not to use the name Celtics, but Brown's mind had clearly reached a final decision and that would be the end of that conversation.
Reply:well, there is a football (soccer) team in glasgow scotland called "celtic" and it is pronounced with the soft c. so they have it that way over there sometimes too.
dahlia flowers
What is the origin of my husbands last name?
Does anyone know the origin of the Lopp family name? I am curious as what it is.I've heard German but not for sure.
What is the origin of my husbands last name?
Lopp
German (L枚pp): from a short form of the personal name Loppo.
Top Places of Origin for Lopp
Place of
Origin Lopp Immigrants
Germany 39
Russia 7
England 5
Preussen 5
Bavaria 4
Italy 4
www.ancestry.com
Reply:it sounds like noreigen, Finnish or maybe lativa
Reply:The meaning of the surname LOPP is - descendant of Loppa.
What is the origin of my husbands last name?
Lopp
German (L枚pp): from a short form of the personal name Loppo.
Top Places of Origin for Lopp
Place of
Origin Lopp Immigrants
Germany 39
Russia 7
England 5
Preussen 5
Bavaria 4
Italy 4
www.ancestry.com
Reply:it sounds like noreigen, Finnish or maybe lativa
Reply:The meaning of the surname LOPP is - descendant of Loppa.
Does anyone know the origin of the name Celeste?
Is it English?
Does anyone know the origin of the name Celeste?
This is what www.ancestry.com has to say about the name,
Celeste
French, now also quite common in the English-speaking world: from Latin Caelestis “heavenly”, a popular name among early Christians. Variant: English: Celeste.
hope this helps.
Reply:Celeste is Latin origin meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the stars'. And it appears the French used it first to name children, then the English.
http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com...
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/...
Reply:its acctualy irish. its my grandma's name, and shes irish.
Reply:It's French.
Does anyone know the origin of the name Celeste?
This is what www.ancestry.com has to say about the name,
Celeste
French, now also quite common in the English-speaking world: from Latin Caelestis “heavenly”, a popular name among early Christians. Variant: English: Celeste.
hope this helps.
Reply:Celeste is Latin origin meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the stars'. And it appears the French used it first to name children, then the English.
http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com...
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/...
Reply:its acctualy irish. its my grandma's name, and shes irish.
Reply:It's French.
Does anybody know the origin of this name?
Can anybody tell me from which country the name or surname, Vango originates?
Does anybody know the origin of this name?
I had a look by Googling 'Vango' and could find nothing that gave me a clue. I suspect it is a name that has changed spelling over the years. Ancestry.com shows lots in the USA and the UK but they don't have many records from elsewhere.
Reply:This may well be an Americanized version of VanGough or Van Goch !
But it is also quite possible that this explains it
Surname: Vango
This is an extraordinary surname. It has to be described as English, because it has been well recorded in the surviving church registers of the diocese of Greater London, and other English places, since at least the begining of the18th century, nearly three hundred years ago. Furthermore it has retained its original spelling with just occasional lapses into variants such as Vanjo and Vangoe, although these do not seem to have lasted more than one generation. The first known recording is that of Isaac Vango. He appears regularly in the London church registers from May 20th 1711, when he married at St Dunstans in the East, Stepney, for the next twenty years, and it maybe that he is literally 'the father' of the Vango's. The name itself does not appear in any known directory, which suggests that either it is very rare, which it is, or more likely it is a variant form of some other (unidentified) surname. The church of St Dunstans may offer a clue. This was the church of the refugees, at a time when many protestants were fleeing the continent to avoid catholic persecution. Most came from France but some from Germany. Another possible clue is the name Van Goch. Is Vango an 'English' spelling of Van Goch? We dont know, but it was a time when many Dutch came to England.
Reply:greek. there is a village called vangos/vaggos in megalopoli in greece.
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Does anybody know the origin of this name?
I had a look by Googling 'Vango' and could find nothing that gave me a clue. I suspect it is a name that has changed spelling over the years. Ancestry.com shows lots in the USA and the UK but they don't have many records from elsewhere.
Reply:This may well be an Americanized version of VanGough or Van Goch !
But it is also quite possible that this explains it
Surname: Vango
This is an extraordinary surname. It has to be described as English, because it has been well recorded in the surviving church registers of the diocese of Greater London, and other English places, since at least the begining of the18th century, nearly three hundred years ago. Furthermore it has retained its original spelling with just occasional lapses into variants such as Vanjo and Vangoe, although these do not seem to have lasted more than one generation. The first known recording is that of Isaac Vango. He appears regularly in the London church registers from May 20th 1711, when he married at St Dunstans in the East, Stepney, for the next twenty years, and it maybe that he is literally 'the father' of the Vango's. The name itself does not appear in any known directory, which suggests that either it is very rare, which it is, or more likely it is a variant form of some other (unidentified) surname. The church of St Dunstans may offer a clue. This was the church of the refugees, at a time when many protestants were fleeing the continent to avoid catholic persecution. Most came from France but some from Germany. Another possible clue is the name Van Goch. Is Vango an 'English' spelling of Van Goch? We dont know, but it was a time when many Dutch came to England.
Reply:greek. there is a village called vangos/vaggos in megalopoli in greece.
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Whats the origin of the name yanhira and what do it means?
thi is wierd but i really want to know about my name =P
Whats the origin of the name yanhira and what do it means?
well, sorry, could not found any meaning.
try to search at Google, it shows many result (don't try to get in thought).
Reply:we all come and go unknown
between the forceps and the stone
by joni mitchell
Whats the origin of the name yanhira and what do it means?
well, sorry, could not found any meaning.
try to search at Google, it shows many result (don't try to get in thought).
Reply:we all come and go unknown
between the forceps and the stone
by joni mitchell
Anyone know the origin of the first name Massigh?
I'm writing a news article about a man charged with second degree murder in Gasconade County, Mo. I believe he is from the area and wondering the origin of the name.
Anyone know the origin of the first name Massigh?
Only one hit on ancestry.com
1910 United States Federal Census
about Antonia Marsagli
Name: Antonia Marsagli
[Antonio Massigh]
Age in 1910: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Help
Father's Birth Place: Italy
Mother's Birth Place: Italy
Home in 1910: Richmond Ward 1, Madison, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1908
No hits on ZABASEARCH
It Appears that there is one man named "Marsaglia"
Reply:sorry tried searching the origin but nothing came up.
try ask.com
Anyone know the origin of the first name Massigh?
Only one hit on ancestry.com
1910 United States Federal Census
about Antonia Marsagli
Name: Antonia Marsagli
[Antonio Massigh]
Age in 1910: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Help
Father's Birth Place: Italy
Mother's Birth Place: Italy
Home in 1910: Richmond Ward 1, Madison, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1908
No hits on ZABASEARCH
It Appears that there is one man named "Marsaglia"
Reply:sorry tried searching the origin but nothing came up.
try ask.com
The name, and origin of the airbourne seed that is totally round, white fluff that children make wishes on.?
It is not a dandelion seed, for this 'pod' has no stem. For the life of me I have no idea what it is called or from what plant it comes from. I live in Canada, so its origin must be from North america. Help!!
The name, and origin of the airbourne seed that is totally round, white fluff that children make wishes on.?
milkweed and dandelion both produce the floating seeds...
the dandelion, related to chicory, sometimes blanched and used as a salad green, has a yellow, fully double flower, on a hollow stem the resembles a drinking straw.
when a dandelion flower is ripe, it is even;y covered with oblong seeds, each seed having a3/8 inch shaft and a perfect little parachute on top.
if they are picked carefully, the seeds will remain attached until the wishmaking child blows them off.
The sap of the dandelion, and other members of the family (of which lettuce is also a member) produce a bitter white latex that contains alkaloids similar to opium.
Reply:cottonwood tree seeds
The name, and origin of the airbourne seed that is totally round, white fluff that children make wishes on.?
milkweed and dandelion both produce the floating seeds...
the dandelion, related to chicory, sometimes blanched and used as a salad green, has a yellow, fully double flower, on a hollow stem the resembles a drinking straw.
when a dandelion flower is ripe, it is even;y covered with oblong seeds, each seed having a3/8 inch shaft and a perfect little parachute on top.
if they are picked carefully, the seeds will remain attached until the wishmaking child blows them off.
The sap of the dandelion, and other members of the family (of which lettuce is also a member) produce a bitter white latex that contains alkaloids similar to opium.
Reply:cottonwood tree seeds
What is the origin of the name Elpitio or Elpidio?
I know the name is spanish. But in what latin American country is it most found in?
What is the origin of the name Elpitio or Elpidio?
Elpidio. common in every latin american, or any country that has been under spanish colonization. the spanish, as well as the portuguese, italians and in some form the french use this name which came from latin elpedius which came from the greek word elpis which means hope.
Reply:Its hard to say which country in latin america uses Elpidio most, but If i were to take a guess it would be Argentina and Northern Mexico for its huge population and spanish decendants. Every country in latin america should have some. Besides spanish the name also has portuguese and italian origin so Brazil and Venezuela probably has a lot too...
sunflower
What is the origin of the name Elpitio or Elpidio?
Elpidio. common in every latin american, or any country that has been under spanish colonization. the spanish, as well as the portuguese, italians and in some form the french use this name which came from latin elpedius which came from the greek word elpis which means hope.
Reply:Its hard to say which country in latin america uses Elpidio most, but If i were to take a guess it would be Argentina and Northern Mexico for its huge population and spanish decendants. Every country in latin america should have some. Besides spanish the name also has portuguese and italian origin so Brazil and Venezuela probably has a lot too...
sunflower
What is the origin of the name of the store Victoria's Secret?
I was just thinking about this today and wanted to know...
What is the origin of the name of the store Victoria's Secret?
I'm pretty sure it was a guy who was always embarresed about shopping for lingerie with his wife, so he created victoria's secret
look on wikipedia i remeber reading about it, but i dont have time to lookf for the link lol
Reply:Well, the founder of the store was a crossdresser who when he was dressing called himself Victoria, he had a special thing for lingerie, and since his secret was that he was a male..It led to the name Victoria's Secret.
Reply:hella good question, idk though srry
Reply:yeah like everyone else said the serect to victoria's secret is that it's a man
Reply:well idk if this is a rumor but i heard that VICTORIA IS A MAN ! :O hahahah
What is the origin of the name of the store Victoria's Secret?
I'm pretty sure it was a guy who was always embarresed about shopping for lingerie with his wife, so he created victoria's secret
look on wikipedia i remeber reading about it, but i dont have time to lookf for the link lol
Reply:Well, the founder of the store was a crossdresser who when he was dressing called himself Victoria, he had a special thing for lingerie, and since his secret was that he was a male..It led to the name Victoria's Secret.
Reply:hella good question, idk though srry
Reply:yeah like everyone else said the serect to victoria's secret is that it's a man
Reply:well idk if this is a rumor but i heard that VICTORIA IS A MAN ! :O hahahah
Name origin??
Does anyone know where the name "Brittany" originated? I am pretty sure there's a Brittany France. The name sounds kind of English to me (especially that spelling). I was just wondering if anyone knew. Thanks.... I'll give 10 points if you really know
Name origin??
BRITTANY
Gender: Female
Root: BRITANNIA
Origin: English
Meaning: From Britain :)
Reply:look at the link below but i also found this
Brettany Female English Brit. A native of England: (Britain) or France: (Brittany).
Reply:the root origin is latin what it means i think is the root of something the foundation so to speak.....like a bridge.....
Name origin??
BRITTANY
Gender: Female
Root: BRITANNIA
Origin: English
Meaning: From Britain :)
Reply:look at the link below but i also found this
Brettany Female English Brit. A native of England: (Britain) or France: (Brittany).
Reply:the root origin is latin what it means i think is the root of something the foundation so to speak.....like a bridge.....
Name origin?
Can someone please tell me the origin of the name 'azra' is it hebrew or islamic ??
Name origin?
AZRA
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Hebrew
Reply:Azra is a Muslim name, meaning Virgin.
Reply:Hebrew.
Reply:Arabic. That is what this German source in the link says.
But You may as well assume that it is Hebrew or Aramaic.
Names are often passed on in someones family so maybe ask around a little.
Arabic: that is not the same as Islamic. The area of Syria, Israel and e.g. Egypt had very sizable Christian and Jewish populations once. Islam is much younger %26amp; in the distant past there were more Christian than Islamic Arabs.
Arabic and Aramaic (was AFAIK the mother language of Jesus and of many Arabic Christians), Hebrew and Tigrinya are closely related Languages.
Names are old and do not change much with the languages but stay in their old form. The Semite languages drifted apart during their development ( all languages do, German and English were two dialects of the same language only 1000 years ago). Hebrew grew extinct as everyday language after the 6th century BCE %26amp; was only revived in the 19 century. So we do not really know whether it is Arabic or Aramaic or Hebrew. I assume that it was common to all.
thx for reading my post.
Name origin?
AZRA
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Hebrew
Reply:Azra is a Muslim name, meaning Virgin.
Reply:Hebrew.
Reply:Arabic. That is what this German source in the link says.
But You may as well assume that it is Hebrew or Aramaic.
Names are often passed on in someones family so maybe ask around a little.
Arabic: that is not the same as Islamic. The area of Syria, Israel and e.g. Egypt had very sizable Christian and Jewish populations once. Islam is much younger %26amp; in the distant past there were more Christian than Islamic Arabs.
Arabic and Aramaic (was AFAIK the mother language of Jesus and of many Arabic Christians), Hebrew and Tigrinya are closely related Languages.
Names are old and do not change much with the languages but stay in their old form. The Semite languages drifted apart during their development ( all languages do, German and English were two dialects of the same language only 1000 years ago). Hebrew grew extinct as everyday language after the 6th century BCE %26amp; was only revived in the 19 century. So we do not really know whether it is Arabic or Aramaic or Hebrew. I assume that it was common to all.
thx for reading my post.
Name origin?
does anybody know where the frost name came from? or a website i can go to to get that info? PLEASE REPLY ASAP
Name origin?
The name Frost was first found in Hampshire, where William Frost was recorded in tenh Domesdaybook 1086. (Read: www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/Frost-...
In German language "Frost" same meaning in English (frost)
Frost - Norse myth name of a frost giantess and wife of Freyr, probably derived from the word gar冒r, meaning "enclosure, stronghold"
frost
English, German, Danish, and Swedish: nickname for someone of an icy and unbending disposition or who had white hair or a white beard, from Old English, Old High German, Old Norse frost 鈥榝rost鈥? or in the case of the Swedish name from a byname with the same meaning.
vine
Name origin?
The name Frost was first found in Hampshire, where William Frost was recorded in tenh Domesdaybook 1086. (Read: www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/Frost-...
In German language "Frost" same meaning in English (frost)
Frost - Norse myth name of a frost giantess and wife of Freyr, probably derived from the word gar冒r, meaning "enclosure, stronghold"
frost
English, German, Danish, and Swedish: nickname for someone of an icy and unbending disposition or who had white hair or a white beard, from Old English, Old High German, Old Norse frost 鈥榝rost鈥? or in the case of the Swedish name from a byname with the same meaning.
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What is the Hungarian origin/meaning of the name "Personey"?
I think the name was originally pronounced Par-shone-lee or Par-jone-lee. I have no idea what the spelling was. But an ancestor from Hungary came over and changed to name or it was changed for him.
What does it mean? Where in Hungary did it come from?
What is the Hungarian origin/meaning of the name "Personey"?
If it was originally a Hungarian name, it's been pretty thoroughly mangled. The -ee ending, which would be spelled -i or -y in a Hungarian name, suggests a locative byname, which is a byname based on the name of a place. (The suffix means 'from, of'.)
I'm not finding any likely places starting with P-vowel-r-sibilant, but if I assume the 'r' is an American addition, then you're not too far from Pozsonyi, which is pronounced roughly /PO-zho-nyee/, with /o/ like in 'go', /zh/ like the 's' in 'measure', and /ny/ like Spanish n-tilde. Pozsony is the Hungarian name of Bratislava.
Other possibilities: P枚sz枚nyi (from a village in Vas county), Pazonyi (from Ny铆rpazony, a place in Szabolcs-Szatm谩r county near Ny铆regyh谩za), Pereszl茅nyi (from a town in modern-day Slovakia), or maybe Peresznyei (from a place in Vas county).
I think you'll need to dig up some pre-immigration forms of the name to come up with anything more definite.
Sources:
K谩zm茅r Mikl贸s: _R茅gi Magyar csal谩dnevek sz贸t谩ra_. Magyar Nyelvtudom谩nyi T谩rsas谩g, Budapest, 1993.
Kiss Lajos: _F枚ldrajzi nevek etimol贸giai sz贸t谩ra_. Akad茅miai Kiad贸, Budapest, 1997.
Reply:The very few listed in ancestry.com are from either Hungary or Ireland. No meaning or origin other than that is known.
What does it mean? Where in Hungary did it come from?
What is the Hungarian origin/meaning of the name "Personey"?
If it was originally a Hungarian name, it's been pretty thoroughly mangled. The -ee ending, which would be spelled -i or -y in a Hungarian name, suggests a locative byname, which is a byname based on the name of a place. (The suffix means 'from, of'.)
I'm not finding any likely places starting with P-vowel-r-sibilant, but if I assume the 'r' is an American addition, then you're not too far from Pozsonyi, which is pronounced roughly /PO-zho-nyee/, with /o/ like in 'go', /zh/ like the 's' in 'measure', and /ny/ like Spanish n-tilde. Pozsony is the Hungarian name of Bratislava.
Other possibilities: P枚sz枚nyi (from a village in Vas county), Pazonyi (from Ny铆rpazony, a place in Szabolcs-Szatm谩r county near Ny铆regyh谩za), Pereszl茅nyi (from a town in modern-day Slovakia), or maybe Peresznyei (from a place in Vas county).
I think you'll need to dig up some pre-immigration forms of the name to come up with anything more definite.
Sources:
K谩zm茅r Mikl贸s: _R茅gi Magyar csal谩dnevek sz贸t谩ra_. Magyar Nyelvtudom谩nyi T谩rsas谩g, Budapest, 1993.
Kiss Lajos: _F枚ldrajzi nevek etimol贸giai sz贸t谩ra_. Akad茅miai Kiad贸, Budapest, 1997.
Reply:The very few listed in ancestry.com are from either Hungary or Ireland. No meaning or origin other than that is known.
What is the origin of the name of the British sponge pudding called "Spotted Dick"?
Actually "Spotted Dick" is more a steamed fruit pudding, made with suet and filled with jam, and served with a custard sauce, here in Canada we have a native Newfoundland dish similar called "Figgy Duff" made similarly but with molasses, you can make it quite easily with a simple friutcake mix, and some added eggs and then rolling some raspberry jam in the middle, steaming it in a roast pan wrapped in foil and a piece of either parachment or saran wrap, and if you not into making custard now most stores sell a tinned English style one in the department were they sell puddings.
And that is the original name, it is from the early 1800's before Queen Victoria took the throne in 1845.
What is the origin of the name of the British sponge pudding called "Spotted Dick"?
read this and youll get your answer goodluck
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And that is the original name, it is from the early 1800's before Queen Victoria took the throne in 1845.
What is the origin of the name of the British sponge pudding called "Spotted Dick"?
read this and youll get your answer goodluck
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/...
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What is the origin of the name of Hazelton Avenue in Toronto?
Habitational name from either of two places called Hazleton in Gloucestershire, or from Hazelton Bottom in Hertfordshire, Hazelton Wood in Essex, or Hesselton in North Yorkshire. All are named from Old English h忙sel 鈥榟azel鈥?+ denu 鈥榲alley鈥? (The first element of Hesselton may be influenced by Old Norse hesli.) It is possible that there are other minor places elsewhere of this name, in which the second element is Old English t奴n 鈥榚nclosure鈥? 鈥榮ettlement鈥? There has been considerable confusion of this name with Haselden.
What origin does the last name Sharke come from?
I believe you spell it Sharke...Is it an Indian type of last name?
What origin does the last name Sharke come from?
With varied spellings:
Shark
English: possibly a variant of Chark, a metonymic occupational name for a porter or carrier, from Old French "charche" 鈥榣oad鈥?
Sharkey
Irish (Ulster and Connacht): reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic 脫" Searcaigh "鈥榙escendant of "Searcach"鈥? a byname meaning 鈥?quot;beloved鈥?quot;.
So, going by this, there was no Indian unless he was born in Dublin or Paris. LOL
Reply:You need to know if that's the original last name - it could be Scharke, which would be German.
Reply:Try this website:
http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx...
What origin does the last name Sharke come from?
With varied spellings:
Shark
English: possibly a variant of Chark, a metonymic occupational name for a porter or carrier, from Old French "charche" 鈥榣oad鈥?
Sharkey
Irish (Ulster and Connacht): reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic 脫" Searcaigh "鈥榙escendant of "Searcach"鈥? a byname meaning 鈥?quot;beloved鈥?quot;.
So, going by this, there was no Indian unless he was born in Dublin or Paris. LOL
Reply:You need to know if that's the original last name - it could be Scharke, which would be German.
Reply:Try this website:
http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx...
Monday, November 16, 2009
What is the origin of the last name Preisler?
Like German, French, Irish. If you were to guess. Why too please. 10 pts guaranteed!
What is the origin of the last name Preisler?
The Czech Republic.
What is the origin of the last name Preisler?
The Czech Republic.
Does anyone know what the origin of my name is?
My name is Marynthia, but in some papers it is spelled Maryntia. I really would like to know where it comes from or what it means. Thanks!
Does anyone know what the origin of my name is?
It is possibly derived from the name Amarynthia, which is a name associated with the Greek goddess Artemis (the daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin of Apollo). She was worshiped as the goddess of the wilderness, wild animals and the hunt, one of the most widely revered of the Greek deities. The name Amarynthia became associated with Artemis because of a festival held in her honor at Amarynthus.
Reply:It could be an alternate spelling/pronounciation of Amaranth, which is a type of flower. Amarynthus is also a hunter of Artemis. Pretty name!
Reply:It's greek!
Reply:Go to babynames.com they might have it.
www.shiseidocity.blogspot.com
Reply:Huummmm..
Spanish mabe.
Reply:I think it's latin.
Reply:That's what the internet is for
Reply:sorry, no matches anywhere :(
Reply:I think Marynthia is either English or Greek.
Marynthia might have came from Mary and Cynthia. Mary means like 'beloved' or ' love'. Cynthia means 'woman from Knythos'. Knythos was the mountain where mythical twins Artemis and Apollo were born. So together, Mary and Cynthia means 'beloved woman from Knythos'.
Marynthia might have also came from Mirinda or Miranda. Miranda means 'admirable'.
And if you have ever watched the movie 'Twitches', the twin witches who were separated from their mother at birth, were originally named Artemis and Apollo. And their real mother's name was Miranda.
Reply:It's possible that your parents just "made up" the name. I have friends who named thier daughter Mattica (after him-Matt %26amp; her-Monica). If this is the case for you then your origin would be as followed:
Mary-
Originally a Middle English Anglicized form of the French Marie, derived from Latin Maria, and ultimately from the Hebrew name of uncertain origin "Miryam". This is the New Testament form of Miriam, which St. Jerome derives from elements meaning 'drop of the sea' (Latin 'stilla maris', later altered by folk etymology to 'stella maris': star of the sea). Mary was the name of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, who has been a subject of cult from earliest times. As the name of the Blessed Virgin, Mary was at first considered too holy for ordinary use. Its use began in England in the 12th century, and by the 16th century was the most frequently used name for girls.
(A)Nita
Hebrew-Grace; favour
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Is this you lol?
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Does anyone know what the origin of my name is?
It is possibly derived from the name Amarynthia, which is a name associated with the Greek goddess Artemis (the daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin of Apollo). She was worshiped as the goddess of the wilderness, wild animals and the hunt, one of the most widely revered of the Greek deities. The name Amarynthia became associated with Artemis because of a festival held in her honor at Amarynthus.
Reply:It could be an alternate spelling/pronounciation of Amaranth, which is a type of flower. Amarynthus is also a hunter of Artemis. Pretty name!
Reply:It's greek!
Reply:Go to babynames.com they might have it.
www.shiseidocity.blogspot.com
Reply:Huummmm..
Spanish mabe.
Reply:I think it's latin.
Reply:That's what the internet is for
Reply:sorry, no matches anywhere :(
Reply:I think Marynthia is either English or Greek.
Marynthia might have came from Mary and Cynthia. Mary means like 'beloved' or ' love'. Cynthia means 'woman from Knythos'. Knythos was the mountain where mythical twins Artemis and Apollo were born. So together, Mary and Cynthia means 'beloved woman from Knythos'.
Marynthia might have also came from Mirinda or Miranda. Miranda means 'admirable'.
And if you have ever watched the movie 'Twitches', the twin witches who were separated from their mother at birth, were originally named Artemis and Apollo. And their real mother's name was Miranda.
Reply:It's possible that your parents just "made up" the name. I have friends who named thier daughter Mattica (after him-Matt %26amp; her-Monica). If this is the case for you then your origin would be as followed:
Mary-
Originally a Middle English Anglicized form of the French Marie, derived from Latin Maria, and ultimately from the Hebrew name of uncertain origin "Miryam". This is the New Testament form of Miriam, which St. Jerome derives from elements meaning 'drop of the sea' (Latin 'stilla maris', later altered by folk etymology to 'stella maris': star of the sea). Mary was the name of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, who has been a subject of cult from earliest times. As the name of the Blessed Virgin, Mary was at first considered too holy for ordinary use. Its use began in England in the 12th century, and by the 16th century was the most frequently used name for girls.
(A)Nita
Hebrew-Grace; favour
Reply:http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fus...
Is this you lol?
morning glory
Name origin?
What is the origin of the name Kathryn?
Name origin?
The name Kathryn can be a German and English variant
also variant from Katherine
Reply:It is originally from Greek, meaning "Pure", also from the form of "Katherine" as well
Name origin?
The name Kathryn can be a German and English variant
also variant from Katherine
Reply:It is originally from Greek, meaning "Pure", also from the form of "Katherine" as well
What is the meaning/origin of the last name Applegate?
I have a report for school, and any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Catherine %26gt;%26lt;%26gt;
What is the meaning/origin of the last name Applegate?
UK answer
Surname: Applegate
Recorded in the spellings of Applegate, Applegarth and Applegath, this is an English locational surname. It originates from the villages of Applegarth found in East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Cumberland, or from residence by an apple orchard. The derivation is from the pre 7th century Olde Norse-Viking "apladr-garor", the villages all being in areas under Viking control from the 7th to the 11th centuries a.d. Locational surnames were by their nature given either to the lord of the manor and his descendanmts, or to former villagers who moved to an other area. It was in medieval times, and to some extent it remains so today, that the easiest form of identification for a "stranger" is to call him or her by the name of the place from whence they came. The earliest of all recordings is that of William de Apelgart, in the register of the abbey of St Edmunds, Suffolk, about as far away as he could get from his original home. Later recordings which almost certainly relate to the lord of the manor include those of Robert Applegarth, in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire in the year 1279, whilst Richard de Appelgarthe is recorded in the 1279 accounts of the Duchy of Cornwall, again in Yorkshire. It is not clear when the spelling as Applegate is first recorded, however an example is that of Robert Applegate who married Mary Crouch at St George's Chapel, Hanover Square, London, in the year 1760.
Reply:Applegate
Last name origin %26amp; meaning:
Northern English: extremely common variant of Applegarth, in which the less familiar final element has been assimilated to the northern Middle English word gate 鈥榬oad鈥?or to modern English gate
Reply:Here.
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/defa...
GIVE a man a fish, he will be hungry tomorrow.
TEACH a man to fish, he'll be full the rest of his days.
Thanks, Catherine %26gt;%26lt;%26gt;
What is the meaning/origin of the last name Applegate?
UK answer
Surname: Applegate
Recorded in the spellings of Applegate, Applegarth and Applegath, this is an English locational surname. It originates from the villages of Applegarth found in East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Cumberland, or from residence by an apple orchard. The derivation is from the pre 7th century Olde Norse-Viking "apladr-garor", the villages all being in areas under Viking control from the 7th to the 11th centuries a.d. Locational surnames were by their nature given either to the lord of the manor and his descendanmts, or to former villagers who moved to an other area. It was in medieval times, and to some extent it remains so today, that the easiest form of identification for a "stranger" is to call him or her by the name of the place from whence they came. The earliest of all recordings is that of William de Apelgart, in the register of the abbey of St Edmunds, Suffolk, about as far away as he could get from his original home. Later recordings which almost certainly relate to the lord of the manor include those of Robert Applegarth, in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire in the year 1279, whilst Richard de Appelgarthe is recorded in the 1279 accounts of the Duchy of Cornwall, again in Yorkshire. It is not clear when the spelling as Applegate is first recorded, however an example is that of Robert Applegate who married Mary Crouch at St George's Chapel, Hanover Square, London, in the year 1760.
Reply:Applegate
Last name origin %26amp; meaning:
Northern English: extremely common variant of Applegarth, in which the less familiar final element has been assimilated to the northern Middle English word gate 鈥榬oad鈥?or to modern English gate
Reply:Here.
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/defa...
GIVE a man a fish, he will be hungry tomorrow.
TEACH a man to fish, he'll be full the rest of his days.
What is the meaning and origin behind the last name Deimel?
Deimel.
It's my cousin's last name. What she knows is that its of German and possibly Jewish descent. Only ONE site has confirmed this somehow, saying its from Southern Germany.
All records we've found are before 1940s, so I'm blaming all lack of information on WWII.
Now, all joking aside, the hell does it mean and/or originated from?!
What is the meaning and origin behind the last name Deimel?
Deimel is, in fact, Jewish in origin. Its most common dispersion as a surname was in Germany, but it can also be found, historically, within the UK, Ireland, Australia, and of course the US. I also found records of immigrants from Russia to the US bearing the name.
Deimel is thought to be a derivative of Daum, which was a German/Jewish nickname for a small person. That is the only information I could find. Hope I helped!
Reply:South German: of uncertain derivation; possibly related to Daum.
It's my cousin's last name. What she knows is that its of German and possibly Jewish descent. Only ONE site has confirmed this somehow, saying its from Southern Germany.
All records we've found are before 1940s, so I'm blaming all lack of information on WWII.
Now, all joking aside, the hell does it mean and/or originated from?!
What is the meaning and origin behind the last name Deimel?
Deimel is, in fact, Jewish in origin. Its most common dispersion as a surname was in Germany, but it can also be found, historically, within the UK, Ireland, Australia, and of course the US. I also found records of immigrants from Russia to the US bearing the name.
Deimel is thought to be a derivative of Daum, which was a German/Jewish nickname for a small person. That is the only information I could find. Hope I helped!
Reply:South German: of uncertain derivation; possibly related to Daum.
What is the origin of the family name Alfiche?
Is it French? How is it pronounced?
What is the origin of the family name Alfiche?
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn...
well, here's an interesting article re a person of the name, who seems well connected to Hawaii (supporting the prior answer). If YOUR line also connects to Hawaii, I'd make some effort to find this guy and chat with him.
However, the point that I normally work to explain is that it can be misleading to assume a name comes from any one place. The gentleman in Hawaii might have a gr gr grandfather who came from Italy, or %26lt;fill in the blank%26gt;.
The most reliable way that I know of, is to step back from where a name "originally" comes from (since it is often debatable) and focus on verifying where your ancestor of that name was actually born.
Reply:Alfiche in our line comes from the Basque (to spain to Phillipines to Hawa`i). Report Abuse
Reply:The 1930 census has 11 people named Alfiche and they were born in Honolulu.
The New York Passenger list 1820-1957 has a Pasqualina Alfiche born in Italy abt 1865. Arrival date December 20, 1914
The California Passenger List 1893 1957 has 4, no place of residence but they left the Port or Honolulu.
Don't know if they spelled it that way in Italian. The ch in Italian is pronouced like a k in English. I think it would be like al FLE kay. It might have been spelled Alflice and that would be pronouced Al FLE chay.
african lily
What is the origin of the family name Alfiche?
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn...
well, here's an interesting article re a person of the name, who seems well connected to Hawaii (supporting the prior answer). If YOUR line also connects to Hawaii, I'd make some effort to find this guy and chat with him.
However, the point that I normally work to explain is that it can be misleading to assume a name comes from any one place. The gentleman in Hawaii might have a gr gr grandfather who came from Italy, or %26lt;fill in the blank%26gt;.
The most reliable way that I know of, is to step back from where a name "originally" comes from (since it is often debatable) and focus on verifying where your ancestor of that name was actually born.
Reply:Alfiche in our line comes from the Basque (to spain to Phillipines to Hawa`i). Report Abuse
Reply:The 1930 census has 11 people named Alfiche and they were born in Honolulu.
The New York Passenger list 1820-1957 has a Pasqualina Alfiche born in Italy abt 1865. Arrival date December 20, 1914
The California Passenger List 1893 1957 has 4, no place of residence but they left the Port or Honolulu.
Don't know if they spelled it that way in Italian. The ch in Italian is pronouced like a k in English. I think it would be like al FLE kay. It might have been spelled Alflice and that would be pronouced Al FLE chay.
african lily
What is the origin of the name Grateful Dead?
The motif of a cycle of folk tales which begin with the Hero's coming upon a group of people ill-treating or refusing to bury the corpse of a man who had died without paying his debts. The hero gives his last penny, either to pay the mans debts or to give him a decent burial. Within a few hours the hero meets with a travelling companion who aids him in some impossible task,gets him a fortune saves his life, ect.. The story ends with the companions diclosing himself as the man whose corpse the hero had befriended. (Funk %26amp; Wagnalls Dictionary)
What is the origin of the name Grateful Dead?
The Warlocks
What is the origin of the name Grateful Dead?
The Warlocks
What is the meaning and origin of the name Ashia?
I hear it could be Ghaniaian or Arabic, no one I know can tell me the exact meaning or origin though.
What is the meaning and origin of the name Ashia?
Ashia
African 路 Female
Hope, mythology. The wife of a Hindu demigod. Somali.
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Ashia: Female Lively Arabic
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The girl's name Ashia \a-shia\ is pronounced ah-SHEE-ah. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "life and hope". Hindi name. Mythology: the name of the wife of a Hindu demi-god.
Reply:While the first person who answered is correct about the name Aisha (my name is Aesha), Aisha and Ashia are two different names (as you know!). Ashia is African; its origin is Arabic (as is Aisha) and it means "hope".
Reply:Is is spelled Ashia or is that just how it's pronounced? Because there is a name Asia (pronounced Ashia) in Polish. Asia is short for Joasia which is a nickname of Joanna.
My mother's name is Joanna and all Polish speaking people call her Ashia.
I looked up the name with the spelling you asked for on this website and they didn't have it, but they did have alot of similar names such as the Polish Asia I said and Aisha in Arabic.
Here's the link:
http://www.behindthename.com/php/search....
Reply:That is wrong*
Ashia means hope.
She was the whe wife of a Hindu demigod.
The name comes from Somalia.
*Katie: The question is for the name ASHIA, not AISHA.
Reply:The girl's name Aisha \a(i)-sha\ is pronounced ah-EE-shah, AY-shah. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "alive and well". Aisha was the favorite wife of the prophet Muhammad. The name is also linked to the moon goddess. Use in the English-speaking world is recent and many variants have been created from this name due to its pleasing sounds.
What is the meaning and origin of the name Ashia?
Ashia
African 路 Female
Hope, mythology. The wife of a Hindu demigod. Somali.
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Ashia: Female Lively Arabic
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The girl's name Ashia \a-shia\ is pronounced ah-SHEE-ah. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "life and hope". Hindi name. Mythology: the name of the wife of a Hindu demi-god.
Reply:While the first person who answered is correct about the name Aisha (my name is Aesha), Aisha and Ashia are two different names (as you know!). Ashia is African; its origin is Arabic (as is Aisha) and it means "hope".
Reply:Is is spelled Ashia or is that just how it's pronounced? Because there is a name Asia (pronounced Ashia) in Polish. Asia is short for Joasia which is a nickname of Joanna.
My mother's name is Joanna and all Polish speaking people call her Ashia.
I looked up the name with the spelling you asked for on this website and they didn't have it, but they did have alot of similar names such as the Polish Asia I said and Aisha in Arabic.
Here's the link:
http://www.behindthename.com/php/search....
Reply:That is wrong*
Ashia means hope.
She was the whe wife of a Hindu demigod.
The name comes from Somalia.
*Katie: The question is for the name ASHIA, not AISHA.
Reply:The girl's name Aisha \a(i)-sha\ is pronounced ah-EE-shah, AY-shah. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "alive and well". Aisha was the favorite wife of the prophet Muhammad. The name is also linked to the moon goddess. Use in the English-speaking world is recent and many variants have been created from this name due to its pleasing sounds.
Anyone know the origin of the name Gunderson?
I have been told german, norwegian, and swedish before but I would like to know a more definate answer than a maybe. just curious. please help.
Anyone know the origin of the name Gunderson?
It is Danish, That name is in my family tree, Which has been traced back to Europe. In the 1600's my ancestors left Scandinavia for what would become America.
Reply:it comes from gunderdad
Reply:You probably already figured out it means the son of Gunder.
Gunder (spelled this way) is a a (not common, but not all that unusual) Swedish name, or a Norwegian one. It's a little old fashioned, not something most people would use these days, sort of like "Harry" or "Walter" maybe, in English. It's very old though, like those names, and has been around a long time.
It's _probably_ Norwegian, based on spelling; Norwegian names tend to have the suffix -son, Swedish names -sson, Danish names -sen. It's unlikely to be german, because the German spelling for the name would be with a t instead of a d.
However, in reality, it could easily be from any of these places. They often all got changed when people immigrated to english speaking countries, as people tried to simplify their names or had them written down phonetically by an immigrationagent. There's very many Anderson's of Swedish descent, for instance, even though Anderson and Andersson actually have slightly different pronunciation. There's also plenty of them who simply had a Norwegian grandfather, so the -s vs -ss -vs -se rule is certainly not hard evidence, just a clue.
So my guess: Most likely Norwegian or Swedish, entirely possibly German or Danish.
Reply:It is not primarily Danish. Primary origin of the name is Norway, Sweden, Germany, and then Denmark.
Reply:I GO WITH SCOTT, SOUNDS RIGHT TO ME
Reply:based soley on the name itself, i would assume that it is derived from the words Gunter's Son. Gunter is a very common name in germany, and gunter is another word for gunner, or soldier, so it would be fairly safe to say that it is a german name for either Soldier's Son or Son of a Gun!
Anyone know the origin of the name Gunderson?
It is Danish, That name is in my family tree, Which has been traced back to Europe. In the 1600's my ancestors left Scandinavia for what would become America.
Reply:it comes from gunderdad
Reply:You probably already figured out it means the son of Gunder.
Gunder (spelled this way) is a a (not common, but not all that unusual) Swedish name, or a Norwegian one. It's a little old fashioned, not something most people would use these days, sort of like "Harry" or "Walter" maybe, in English. It's very old though, like those names, and has been around a long time.
It's _probably_ Norwegian, based on spelling; Norwegian names tend to have the suffix -son, Swedish names -sson, Danish names -sen. It's unlikely to be german, because the German spelling for the name would be with a t instead of a d.
However, in reality, it could easily be from any of these places. They often all got changed when people immigrated to english speaking countries, as people tried to simplify their names or had them written down phonetically by an immigrationagent. There's very many Anderson's of Swedish descent, for instance, even though Anderson and Andersson actually have slightly different pronunciation. There's also plenty of them who simply had a Norwegian grandfather, so the -s vs -ss -vs -se rule is certainly not hard evidence, just a clue.
So my guess: Most likely Norwegian or Swedish, entirely possibly German or Danish.
Reply:It is not primarily Danish. Primary origin of the name is Norway, Sweden, Germany, and then Denmark.
Reply:I GO WITH SCOTT, SOUNDS RIGHT TO ME
Reply:based soley on the name itself, i would assume that it is derived from the words Gunter's Son. Gunter is a very common name in germany, and gunter is another word for gunner, or soldier, so it would be fairly safe to say that it is a german name for either Soldier's Son or Son of a Gun!
What do the name Jessica mean and the origin of it?
I have this thing on a project to do but I just can't find the information I need! Can you please help me this is an important assignment that goes on my report.
What do the name Jessica mean and the origin of it?
The girl's name Jessica \j(e)-ssi-ca\ is pronounced JESS-a-kah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "He sees". Coined by Shakespeare (from the Old Testament Iscah or Jesca) in "The Merchant of Venice" for Shylock's daughter, a young Jewish woman who elopes with Lorenzo and converts to Christianity. Singer Jessica Simpson; actresses Jessica Lange, Jessica Tandy, Jessica Alba, Jessica Capshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker.
Jessica has 12 variant forms: Jess, Jessa, Jessaca, Jessaka, Jessalin, Jessalyn, Jesse, Jesseca, Jessey, Jessie, Jessika and Jessy.
In Hebrew The Meaning of the name Jessica is:-- Rich, God beholds, Grace of God
Jessica also means--God Watches, Gift in Old English
In scottish it means God exists
Reply:It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "He sees". Coined by Shakespeare (from the Old Testament Iscah or Jesca) in "The Merchant of Venice" for Shylock's daughter, a young Jewish woman who elopes with Lorenzo and converts to Christianity.
Jessica has 12 variant forms: Jess, Jessa, Jessaca, Jessaka, Jessalin, Jessalyn, Jesse, Jesseca, Jessey, Jessie, Jessika and Jessy.
Reply:i beleve it means "he sees" and it's origin is hebrew
rose of sharon
What do the name Jessica mean and the origin of it?
The girl's name Jessica \j(e)-ssi-ca\ is pronounced JESS-a-kah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "He sees". Coined by Shakespeare (from the Old Testament Iscah or Jesca) in "The Merchant of Venice" for Shylock's daughter, a young Jewish woman who elopes with Lorenzo and converts to Christianity. Singer Jessica Simpson; actresses Jessica Lange, Jessica Tandy, Jessica Alba, Jessica Capshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker.
Jessica has 12 variant forms: Jess, Jessa, Jessaca, Jessaka, Jessalin, Jessalyn, Jesse, Jesseca, Jessey, Jessie, Jessika and Jessy.
In Hebrew The Meaning of the name Jessica is:-- Rich, God beholds, Grace of God
Jessica also means--God Watches, Gift in Old English
In scottish it means God exists
Reply:It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "He sees". Coined by Shakespeare (from the Old Testament Iscah or Jesca) in "The Merchant of Venice" for Shylock's daughter, a young Jewish woman who elopes with Lorenzo and converts to Christianity.
Jessica has 12 variant forms: Jess, Jessa, Jessaca, Jessaka, Jessalin, Jessalyn, Jesse, Jesseca, Jessey, Jessie, Jessika and Jessy.
Reply:i beleve it means "he sees" and it's origin is hebrew
rose of sharon
How can u find the origin of your last name on the internet w/out paying?
See my last name is always the hardest to find so I would really like to know where i'm really from!
How can u find the origin of your last name on the internet w/out paying?
Hi there-
There is this interesting website that gives you information as well as variations of your last name and a general idea of the origin. I too have a hard last name, so I did get a website a long time ago that had some information but I can't seem to find it in my links. I'll have to look again.
However, here are a few to start you off:
http://www.last-names.net/Articles/Place...
http://www.nameseekers.co.uk/surname.htm
http://genealogy.about.com/od/surnames/a...
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Reply:Have you tried doing a web search? I just did one for my maiden name %26amp; discovered that it is Welsh (from Wales). And I found web sights for several other people with the same last name spelt the same way. So try that, it doesn't cost anything except a few min. of your time.
By the way my name was Mattocks!!
Reply:You can go to Ancestry.com and do basic searches and get information on names without paying for a membership.
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/defa...
Reply:There are a lot of sites that will tell you the different countries a suname has come from; however, you will need to do a little more research to see which country you are actually from. If nothing else, you can try to find other last-name search engines online.
Here are a few sites to start with:
http://genealogy.about.com/library/surna...
http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnam...
http://www.last-names.net/Articles/Anato...
Reply:I wish I knew...
Reply:Mine is too! Sorry to tell you this, but I don't think there is one. You could try the free trial version at the link below, but to keep going back to it will cost you money after a while. Good luck finding one though!
Reply:babynames.com
Reply:Depending on what the last name is, you may be able to find it in a dictionary.
Or, you could try doing a wikipedia search for it.
How can u find the origin of your last name on the internet w/out paying?
Hi there-
There is this interesting website that gives you information as well as variations of your last name and a general idea of the origin. I too have a hard last name, so I did get a website a long time ago that had some information but I can't seem to find it in my links. I'll have to look again.
However, here are a few to start you off:
http://www.last-names.net/Articles/Place...
http://www.nameseekers.co.uk/surname.htm
http://genealogy.about.com/od/surnames/a...
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Reply:Have you tried doing a web search? I just did one for my maiden name %26amp; discovered that it is Welsh (from Wales). And I found web sights for several other people with the same last name spelt the same way. So try that, it doesn't cost anything except a few min. of your time.
By the way my name was Mattocks!!
Reply:You can go to Ancestry.com and do basic searches and get information on names without paying for a membership.
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/defa...
Reply:There are a lot of sites that will tell you the different countries a suname has come from; however, you will need to do a little more research to see which country you are actually from. If nothing else, you can try to find other last-name search engines online.
Here are a few sites to start with:
http://genealogy.about.com/library/surna...
http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnam...
http://www.last-names.net/Articles/Anato...
Reply:I wish I knew...
Reply:Mine is too! Sorry to tell you this, but I don't think there is one. You could try the free trial version at the link below, but to keep going back to it will cost you money after a while. Good luck finding one though!
Reply:babynames.com
Reply:Depending on what the last name is, you may be able to find it in a dictionary.
Or, you could try doing a wikipedia search for it.
What is nitrogens name origin and who discovered it and when was it descovered and what is its uses?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrogen
What is nitrogens name origin and who discovered it and when was it descovered and what is its uses?
nitrogen (nī'trəjən) , gaseous chemical element; symbol N; at. no. 7; at. wt. 14.0067; m.p. −209.86°C; b.p. −195.8°C; density 1.25 grams per liter at STP; valence principally −3, +3, or +5. Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless diatomic gas. It is found in Group 15 of the periodic table. It does not burn, does not support combustion, and is only slightly soluble in water. It is relatively inactive chemically, but many of its compounds display marked reactivity. At high temperatures it reacts with some of the other elements to form nitrides.
Nitrogen has several oxides. Nitrous oxide, N2O, is a gas used as an anesthetic; it is often called laughing gas. Nitric oxide, NO, is a gas used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid; in air it forms nitrogen dioxide, NO2, a poisonous reddish brown gas. Nitrogen trioxide, N2O3, is unstable at ordinary temperatures. Nitrogen pentoxide, N2O5, forms nitric acid when dissolved in water. Important compounds of nitrogen include nitric acid, ammonia, many explosives, cyanides, fertilizers, and the proteins. Many organic compounds contain nitrogen.
Nitrogen for industrial use is produced largely by the fractional distillation of liquid air. Nitrogen is used to some extent for filling light bulbs, in thermometers, and generally anywhere a relatively inert atmosphere is needed, as in the production of electronic parts such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits, and in food storage packaging to prevent spoilage. It is used in the manufacture of stainless steel and as a coolant for the immersion freezing of food products, for the transportation of foods, for the preservation of bodies and reproductive cells (sperm and eggs), and for the storage of biological samples. However, the chief importance of the element lies in its compounds, among them ammonia, nitric acid, and cyanide.
The expression “nitrogen fixation” refers to the extraction of the element from the atmosphere by its combination with other elements to form compounds. This is accomplished commercially in several ways. In the Haber process, nitrogen is reacted with hydrogen to form ammonia; in the cyanamide process, nitrogen is reacted with calcium carbide at high temperatures to form calcium cyanamide; in the arc process, nitrogen is reacted with oxygen in an electric arc to form nitrogen oxides.
Nitrogen is abundant in the atmosphere; it is about 78% (by volume) of dry air. Nitrogen is present in living things; it and its compounds are necessary for the continuation of life (see nitrogen cycle). Nitrogen also is found in foods and is important in the human diet.
Nitrogen compounds were known to alchemists as early as the Middle Ages, but nitrogen is formally considered to have been discovered by Daniel Rutherford in 1772, who called it noxious air or phlogisticated air (air from which the oxygen had been removed, usually by combustion). Nitrogen was also studied at about the same time by Carl Wilhelm Scheele, Henry Cavendish, and Joseph Priestley, who referred to it as burnt air or dephlogisticated air. It was well known to these late 18th century chemists that there was a fraction of air that did not support combustion. Antoine Lavoisier was the first to treat oxygenless air as a separate element, which he called azote, meaning without life. The term nitrogen was first used by J. A. Chaptal in 1790. This early “nitrogen” was later shown by John Strutt (Lord Rayleigh), and William Ramsay to contain argon; Henry Cavendish had shown in 1785 that there was an unreactive gas other than nitrogen present in air.
What is nitrogens name origin and who discovered it and when was it descovered and what is its uses?
nitrogen (nī'trəjən) , gaseous chemical element; symbol N; at. no. 7; at. wt. 14.0067; m.p. −209.86°C; b.p. −195.8°C; density 1.25 grams per liter at STP; valence principally −3, +3, or +5. Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless diatomic gas. It is found in Group 15 of the periodic table. It does not burn, does not support combustion, and is only slightly soluble in water. It is relatively inactive chemically, but many of its compounds display marked reactivity. At high temperatures it reacts with some of the other elements to form nitrides.
Nitrogen has several oxides. Nitrous oxide, N2O, is a gas used as an anesthetic; it is often called laughing gas. Nitric oxide, NO, is a gas used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid; in air it forms nitrogen dioxide, NO2, a poisonous reddish brown gas. Nitrogen trioxide, N2O3, is unstable at ordinary temperatures. Nitrogen pentoxide, N2O5, forms nitric acid when dissolved in water. Important compounds of nitrogen include nitric acid, ammonia, many explosives, cyanides, fertilizers, and the proteins. Many organic compounds contain nitrogen.
Nitrogen for industrial use is produced largely by the fractional distillation of liquid air. Nitrogen is used to some extent for filling light bulbs, in thermometers, and generally anywhere a relatively inert atmosphere is needed, as in the production of electronic parts such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits, and in food storage packaging to prevent spoilage. It is used in the manufacture of stainless steel and as a coolant for the immersion freezing of food products, for the transportation of foods, for the preservation of bodies and reproductive cells (sperm and eggs), and for the storage of biological samples. However, the chief importance of the element lies in its compounds, among them ammonia, nitric acid, and cyanide.
The expression “nitrogen fixation” refers to the extraction of the element from the atmosphere by its combination with other elements to form compounds. This is accomplished commercially in several ways. In the Haber process, nitrogen is reacted with hydrogen to form ammonia; in the cyanamide process, nitrogen is reacted with calcium carbide at high temperatures to form calcium cyanamide; in the arc process, nitrogen is reacted with oxygen in an electric arc to form nitrogen oxides.
Nitrogen is abundant in the atmosphere; it is about 78% (by volume) of dry air. Nitrogen is present in living things; it and its compounds are necessary for the continuation of life (see nitrogen cycle). Nitrogen also is found in foods and is important in the human diet.
Nitrogen compounds were known to alchemists as early as the Middle Ages, but nitrogen is formally considered to have been discovered by Daniel Rutherford in 1772, who called it noxious air or phlogisticated air (air from which the oxygen had been removed, usually by combustion). Nitrogen was also studied at about the same time by Carl Wilhelm Scheele, Henry Cavendish, and Joseph Priestley, who referred to it as burnt air or dephlogisticated air. It was well known to these late 18th century chemists that there was a fraction of air that did not support combustion. Antoine Lavoisier was the first to treat oxygenless air as a separate element, which he called azote, meaning without life. The term nitrogen was first used by J. A. Chaptal in 1790. This early “nitrogen” was later shown by John Strutt (Lord Rayleigh), and William Ramsay to contain argon; Henry Cavendish had shown in 1785 that there was an unreactive gas other than nitrogen present in air.
Why this month has taken the name May? What is the origin of the name?
Yesterday, I have received an e-mail talking about this subject and it has make me the day. So, I thought to do the same for you, if you are willingness to do a small investigation about this subject. Are you?
Why this month has taken the name May? What is the origin of the name?
First answer is good
other facts
Within any calendar year, no other month begins on the same day of the week as May.
May's flower is the lily of the valley.
May's birthstone is the emerald.
No President of the United States has ever died in May, and May is the only month with this property.
May in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to November in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
All Star Wars films were released this month
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Reply:May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days.
May begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Taurus and ends in the sign of Gemini. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Aries and ends in the constellation of Taurus.
The month may have been named for the Greek goddess Maia, who was identified with the Roman goddess of fertility, Bona Dea, whose festival was held in May.
Why this month has taken the name May? What is the origin of the name?
First answer is good
other facts
Within any calendar year, no other month begins on the same day of the week as May.
May's flower is the lily of the valley.
May's birthstone is the emerald.
No President of the United States has ever died in May, and May is the only month with this property.
May in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to November in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
All Star Wars films were released this month
Reply:A heart felt answer,we dream of more. Report Abuse
Reply:May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days.
May begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Taurus and ends in the sign of Gemini. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Aries and ends in the constellation of Taurus.
The month may have been named for the Greek goddess Maia, who was identified with the Roman goddess of fertility, Bona Dea, whose festival was held in May.
What does ESHAL means and What is the origin of this name?
Please tell me the meaning with source provided.
What does ESHAL means and What is the origin of this name?
ishal
in arabic it means (diarrhea)
parents who get an unplanned pregnancy use this name for both sexes.
Reply:Eshal is an Arabic name and it's the name of a flower in heaven. The actual pronunciation is Eshaal. Report Abuse
Reply:No clue whatsoever.
Reply:Procrastination: What's in a Name II
... Jewish, but his paternal grandfather's name is Arabic and means "Allah's slave. ... Eshal: Which Urdu name do you need the pronunciation for? ...www.zackvision.com/weblog/2004/05/wha...
Procrastination: What's in a Name I
Its origin is Hindi/Urdu 禺丕讴蹖 and we don't pronounce "kh" as "k" at all. ... This not only means different spellings for the same word, but also different ...www.zackvision.com/weblog/2004/04/wha...
cornflower
What does ESHAL means and What is the origin of this name?
ishal
in arabic it means (diarrhea)
parents who get an unplanned pregnancy use this name for both sexes.
Reply:Eshal is an Arabic name and it's the name of a flower in heaven. The actual pronunciation is Eshaal. Report Abuse
Reply:No clue whatsoever.
Reply:Procrastination: What's in a Name II
... Jewish, but his paternal grandfather's name is Arabic and means "Allah's slave. ... Eshal: Which Urdu name do you need the pronunciation for? ...www.zackvision.com/weblog/2004/05/wha...
Procrastination: What's in a Name I
Its origin is Hindi/Urdu 禺丕讴蹖 and we don't pronounce "kh" as "k" at all. ... This not only means different spellings for the same word, but also different ...www.zackvision.com/weblog/2004/04/wha...
cornflower
What's the origin of the unofficial name, Oscar, for the academy awards statuette?
Where did the name Oscar come from in 1939, is it a director, actor or just a chance name for the statuette?
What's the origin of the unofficial name, Oscar, for the academy awards statuette?
During her acceptance speech some actress ( Bette Davis I think ) picked up the statue and said it looked like her first husband Oscar. The name obviously stuck.
What's the origin of the unofficial name, Oscar, for the academy awards statuette?
During her acceptance speech some actress ( Bette Davis I think ) picked up the statue and said it looked like her first husband Oscar. The name obviously stuck.
What is the ancestral origin of the name Swinamer?
And please don't say Nova Scotia.
What is the ancestral origin of the name Swinamer?
Technically, you won't like it but the name Swinamer itself PROBABLY is limited to Nova Scotia, which you did not want to hear.
that is, if you limit to the name and that spelling. And the indication when you run into this.. often suggests that it is not the original name. Sure enough, going through files at rootsweb, someone has worked it to find that the persons were originally named Sweinhammer. Now, taking that over to familysearch.org, and looking at one of the persons with this name in 1881 (in Nova Scotia), he indeed says his ethnic origin is German. Oh.. that would be George, born in 1825. Mind you.. Germany is not his place of birth, that is NS.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/...
You may also want to talk to this submitter, who has worked it back, to another variation, this time Schweinheimer.
http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th...
And this lady is also working it, and seems to have record of when they sailed from Europe.
She may have more details since then. Germany is correct.
Reply:I believe it is German. If you're persistent, you can search through Ancestry.com. You'll find several German ancestors by that name, but most of what's there is listed as Nova Scotia. If you're REALLY motivated, start tracking birth certificates. The mother and father's place of birth is usually listed on them. Go back far enough and you should be able to find the European country of origin for a specific person.
What is the ancestral origin of the name Swinamer?
Technically, you won't like it but the name Swinamer itself PROBABLY is limited to Nova Scotia, which you did not want to hear.
that is, if you limit to the name and that spelling. And the indication when you run into this.. often suggests that it is not the original name. Sure enough, going through files at rootsweb, someone has worked it to find that the persons were originally named Sweinhammer. Now, taking that over to familysearch.org, and looking at one of the persons with this name in 1881 (in Nova Scotia), he indeed says his ethnic origin is German. Oh.. that would be George, born in 1825. Mind you.. Germany is not his place of birth, that is NS.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/...
You may also want to talk to this submitter, who has worked it back, to another variation, this time Schweinheimer.
http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th...
And this lady is also working it, and seems to have record of when they sailed from Europe.
She may have more details since then. Germany is correct.
Reply:I believe it is German. If you're persistent, you can search through Ancestry.com. You'll find several German ancestors by that name, but most of what's there is listed as Nova Scotia. If you're REALLY motivated, start tracking birth certificates. The mother and father's place of birth is usually listed on them. Go back far enough and you should be able to find the European country of origin for a specific person.
What is the origin of the name "Hufflepuff" in the Harry Potter saga?
I know that each name in the saga has a related meaning but, not being a native English speaker, I have not been able to find out what "Hufflepuff" should mean.
What is the origin of the name "Hufflepuff" in the Harry Potter saga?
i read one site that suggested hufflepuff could be derived from two words huff (to breathe) and puff (type of pastry) so their theory is that it means to exude sweetness since the sorting hat talks about the founder of that house being good or sweet.
p.s. any other harry potter questions feel free to ask I have read every book 20+ times and any other resources i could get my hands on.
Reply:hello
for all things hufflepuff related - http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Helga_...
Reply:It's sort of a "fluffy" name--soft, easy, safe, not particularly active.
Reply:The person above is correct. "Huff" and "Puff" means hard work. Hufflepuff House is for hard workers.
Reply:hufflepuff's a cute name, rowling prob got her inspiration frm her kids
What is the origin of the name "Hufflepuff" in the Harry Potter saga?
i read one site that suggested hufflepuff could be derived from two words huff (to breathe) and puff (type of pastry) so their theory is that it means to exude sweetness since the sorting hat talks about the founder of that house being good or sweet.
p.s. any other harry potter questions feel free to ask I have read every book 20+ times and any other resources i could get my hands on.
Reply:hello
for all things hufflepuff related - http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Helga_...
Reply:It's sort of a "fluffy" name--soft, easy, safe, not particularly active.
Reply:The person above is correct. "Huff" and "Puff" means hard work. Hufflepuff House is for hard workers.
Reply:hufflepuff's a cute name, rowling prob got her inspiration frm her kids
Origin of name Daniel is it Assyrian or Hebrew name?
I read in internet that its originally (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge".
but some people say its not Hebrew , its Assyrian,
which one is the right origin?? and WHY? any source I can read?
Origin of name Daniel is it Assyrian or Hebrew name?
Daniel is a Hebrew name- דניאל
It is consisted of the words "dani" (judges me) and "el" (god)- "god judges me", or more commonly translated as "judged by god".
Daniel was a Hebrew prophet.
Reply:Daniel is Hebrew. He was given a Babylonian name but I will have to look for it.
O.K. his Babylonian name was Belteshazzar. (Dan 1:7)
Daniel is definitely Hebrew, whoever told you different told you wrong. He was given his Babylonian name after he was taken into Babylonian captivity. The Assyrians took the northern tribes into captivity several years before this so its not even logical that he would have had an Assyrian name.
Reply:The first 3 sources below all state that the name is Hebrew, in origin. Don't know how authoritative they are, but they are consistent.
The last source lists several other sources that claim "Daniel" is Hebrew. Hope this helps.
Reply:Uhh. . im not sure, im not really familiar with hebrew names. . .
Help me too? Pleasee!?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...
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but some people say its not Hebrew , its Assyrian,
which one is the right origin?? and WHY? any source I can read?
Origin of name Daniel is it Assyrian or Hebrew name?
Daniel is a Hebrew name- דניאל
It is consisted of the words "dani" (judges me) and "el" (god)- "god judges me", or more commonly translated as "judged by god".
Daniel was a Hebrew prophet.
Reply:Daniel is Hebrew. He was given a Babylonian name but I will have to look for it.
O.K. his Babylonian name was Belteshazzar. (Dan 1:7)
Daniel is definitely Hebrew, whoever told you different told you wrong. He was given his Babylonian name after he was taken into Babylonian captivity. The Assyrians took the northern tribes into captivity several years before this so its not even logical that he would have had an Assyrian name.
Reply:The first 3 sources below all state that the name is Hebrew, in origin. Don't know how authoritative they are, but they are consistent.
The last source lists several other sources that claim "Daniel" is Hebrew. Hope this helps.
Reply:Uhh. . im not sure, im not really familiar with hebrew names. . .
Help me too? Pleasee!?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...
how to grow bamboo
What is the origin of the last name Severson?
My Grandmother's maiden name is that. I think this name is name is a Americanization of Sivertsen or Sivertson which is Scandinavian, Icelandic. I already know it's english or irish. Tell me what do you think, Help!!
What is the origin of the last name Severson?
Severson is not a name with an origin in England or Ireland, that is not to say that someone of that name was not born in England or Ireland, it does mean that someone in their ancestry most likely came from Scandinavia or, just possibly, Germany.
Severson
Last name origin %26amp; meaning:
Probably an Americanized form of Scandinavian Sivertsen or Sivertson or of German Sievertsen, patronymic of Sievert.
Edit: I have just made a search for any Severson's in Britain today, excluding the Irish Republic, and I have found just one entry, so I think it is fairly conclusively not an "English" name, I also searched for Seversen as a variant and there are none at all. I would also bet that there are none in the Irish Republic either.
Reply:the only way is to use records, which will tell you where Grandma's family comes from. That is what I did.. looked at people with that name, in the 1900 census. SOME come from Norway, or Sweden. Others have been in the US since the early 1800s, born in NY or elsewhere.
There is no reason for guessing, in genealogy. All that is needed is to find grandma in the census, find her parents, and where they came from. Certain persons will have their immigration records available from ancestry.com, which, if her parents are among those.. you can probably find the name of the TOWN where they were born.
What you are doing is the most common error that we have here. What anyone "thinks" about where names come from, is confusing name origins with ancestry origins. If a person with a certain name has parents from Ireland, then the person is Irish. Someone else can have exactly the same name, but their parents were born in Germany. Or Denmark.
If you want to post grandma's name (if she is not living), or the names of her parents.. then someone with ancestry can look it up for you and get the real answer.
Reply:Certainly Scandinavian, corruption of Silversen.
Reply:sounds swedish.
What is the origin of the last name Severson?
Severson is not a name with an origin in England or Ireland, that is not to say that someone of that name was not born in England or Ireland, it does mean that someone in their ancestry most likely came from Scandinavia or, just possibly, Germany.
Severson
Last name origin %26amp; meaning:
Probably an Americanized form of Scandinavian Sivertsen or Sivertson or of German Sievertsen, patronymic of Sievert.
Edit: I have just made a search for any Severson's in Britain today, excluding the Irish Republic, and I have found just one entry, so I think it is fairly conclusively not an "English" name, I also searched for Seversen as a variant and there are none at all. I would also bet that there are none in the Irish Republic either.
Reply:the only way is to use records, which will tell you where Grandma's family comes from. That is what I did.. looked at people with that name, in the 1900 census. SOME come from Norway, or Sweden. Others have been in the US since the early 1800s, born in NY or elsewhere.
There is no reason for guessing, in genealogy. All that is needed is to find grandma in the census, find her parents, and where they came from. Certain persons will have their immigration records available from ancestry.com, which, if her parents are among those.. you can probably find the name of the TOWN where they were born.
What you are doing is the most common error that we have here. What anyone "thinks" about where names come from, is confusing name origins with ancestry origins. If a person with a certain name has parents from Ireland, then the person is Irish. Someone else can have exactly the same name, but their parents were born in Germany. Or Denmark.
If you want to post grandma's name (if she is not living), or the names of her parents.. then someone with ancestry can look it up for you and get the real answer.
Reply:Certainly Scandinavian, corruption of Silversen.
Reply:sounds swedish.
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