Your Surname: What Does It Mean ?

[Roxas1359]

My Surname is the was changed to Fredrickson which is because my family moved from Sweden to America. The original surname is Frederik actually means "Peaceful Ruler" which makes sense to me because I'm a pacifist.

 

[Lord Mountbatten Reborn]

My surname is Marcus. I traced it back to the Romans, but it seriously shouldn't be a surname. It probably means something like "good at fighting" or "devout as patience".

Aha, it derives from Mars, the Roman God of War. Fun stuff.

 

[mr-fix_it]

Get ready boys and girls, I have a hyphenated last name.
MacKenzie-Michael.

So I'll start off with.....

Spoiler: MacKenzie

Recorded in many spellings including Mackenzie, Mckenzie, Macenzy, Makkeney, and others, this is a distinguished Scottish surname. It has several entries in the "Dictionary of National Biography", and no less than twenty-one coats of arms. It is derired from Gaelic "MacCoinnich" or the son of Coinneach, a personal byname meaning "comely". Early forms of the name preserve the medieval Gaelic pronunciation which is "cainny". One Kanoth Makkanehy was noted in the records of the family of Rose of Kilravock", dated 1499, and Ewin Makkenye was "sone and air" to Kenyeoch Maksorle in the Black Isle in 1500. The following entry shows the nearest early approximation to the modern pronunciation: "Gilcrist Makkingze in Wigtownshire was charged with forethought felony in 1513", from the Criminal trials of Scotland. Notable bearers of the name include: George Mackenzie, first Vicount Tarbat and first Earl of Cromarty (1630 - 1714), who was appointed chief minister of the King of Scotland in 1682, and secretary of state, 1702, and Sir Morell Mackenzie (1837 - 1892), physician and specialist on throat diseases who, in 1887, was summoned to attend the crown prince of Germany, afterwards the Emperor Frederick 111. The coat of arms most associated with the name has the blazon of an azure shield charged with a gold stag's head cabossed, the crest being a mountain in flames, proper. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Makbeth Makkyneth, a witness at pleas held at Dull, in Angus, and dated 1264, in the chartulary of the priory of St. Andrew's. This was during the reign of King Alexander 111rd of Scotland, 1249 - 1286. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

shit, I guess my family has alot of history........but what the fuck does my name mean?...oh, wait, it means "of kings" or something along those lines.....am i royalty?

now

Spoiler: Michael

Recorded in over two hundred spellings, some examples of which are shown below, this is a European medieval surname of Crusader, but ultimately biblical origins. Deriving from the ancient Hebrew name "Micha-el" meaning "He who is like god", it was introduced from the Holy Land by returning warriors from the various Crusades commencing in the 12th century and which continued for several centuries with minimal success. During the period of the Christian Revival at this time, the name rapidly became established as firstly one of the most popular baptismal names, and within a generation as one of the early surnames. Part of this popularity was due to the conviction that the name was originally the warcry of the archangel, in his defeat of Satan! A large range of spellings have developed in every Christian country of the western hemisphere, and these spellings include Michael, and Myatt (England), Michell and Mitchell (Scotland), Miell, Miall, Michel, Micheau, and Micheu (France), Michele and Micheli (Italy), Miguel ( Portugal & Spain), Miell and Michal (Poland), Michel (Hungary), with diminutives Michelet, Michelin (France), Mische, Mish, Misisch and Miscke (Germany), Michalik and Mielnik (Poland), Michaley (Czech), Miko (Hungary), and patronymics such as Michaelson, Mikkelsen, Mikhalkov, Michaeliewicz, and many, many, more. It was in England that the first recordings are to be found with Michaelis de Areci appearing in the Danelaw Rolls for the city of London, in 1160, although the first surname recording would seem to be in Scotland when Magister Michael appears in the register of Scone Abbey, in 1214. A notable early namebearer was Blaunpayn Michael, a Latin poet who flourished circa 1250, and was traditionally dean of Utrecht, in the Netherlands. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation, and throughout the centuries these have continued to "develop", often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

So "of kings" and "he who is like god". Fuck, are those some shoes to fill or what?

Ey! my last name is also Michael (but my family spell it "Michaeli" )

Spoiler: Epic high five

but I to have to surnames and the other one is Geijer. The german word for vulture whitch makes me sound like a bad guy from the medieval ages. But in our family it is important to know that not all vultures scavengers there is the beard vulture(that is a direct translation of the Swedish version of the name so it might not be the same as the English version.) that is a predator.

so I'm a vulture that is like god? then I'm bound to get epic loot in everything were you can get loot in (includes reality).

 

[Tekyro]

Spoiler: Barry

Recorded as de Bari, De Barry, Du Barry, Dubarry, Barrie, and Barry, this very interesting surname has three possible origins. Firstly it may be French from the word "bari", meaning a rampart or castle, and later applied to the suburbs below the rampart. Secondly it can be Norman - Irish either from the first origin or as an anglicized form of O' Baire, meaning the male descendant of Fionnbharr, or fair head. Thirdy it could be of Scottish locational origin from the village of Barry in the former county of Angus, and meaning the rough, grassy hill. Early examples of the surname recordings taken from surviving rolls and charters include Richard de Barri in the tax records known as the Feet of Fines of the county of Suffolk in 1195, whilst in Scotland William de Barry was a collector of contributions in Gowry sub Yleff in 1360. In Ireland Ho Barry circa 1591, is regarded as the first Irish dramatist while John Barry (1745-1803), is generally regarded as "The father of the American Navy". Sir Charles Barry (1795-1860), designed the new houses of Parliament in London in 1836. The first recorded spelling of the family name is that of Nest de Barri. This was dated 1185, in the rolls of the Knight Templars (Crusaders) of the county of Sussex, during the reign of King Henry 11nd of England, 1154 - 1189. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was sometimes known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

 

[Chris7897]

MacKenzie
Scottish clan name it is derired from Gaelic "MacCoinnich" or the son of Coinneach

 

[Aurora219]

Sorry we have yet to research the origin of the surname Kailis

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FUCK YOU!!!! And way to spell endeavor wrong!

*Goes off to despair*

I'm sorry, but in English English endeavour has a U in it. In American English, the version dumbed down to suit it's audience better, I'm sure it has no U. Like colour. And valour. And armour.

ANYWAY

Spoiler: My Surname (Darch)

This surname is of French topographical origin for someone who lived by the arch of a bridge or aqueduct. Darch(e) results from the fusion of the French topographical prefix "de" with "arche", an arch i.e. a curved structure that spans an opening e.g. gateway or bridge. This is reflected in their heraldic coat of arms, as shown in "Rietstap's Armorial General", being a Silver Shield with a long red curved bow. On January 14th 1730, Mary Darch married Henry Adams at St. Bride's, Fleet Street, London. On January 20th 1754, Isaac Darch, married Hannah Branch in St. Georges, Mayfair, Westminster. On June 10th 1787, James Darch married Ann Porter in Allhallows, Staining, London, on April 10th 1788, James, son of James and Ann Darch was christened in Babtist Christ Church, Southwark and on January 18th 1792, another son, John, was christened there. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Arch, which was dated circa 1680, Paris, France, during the reign of King Louis X1V, "The Sun King", 1643 - 1715

 

[TJF588]

Fuller: More full than you, though not necessarily more full than all.

 

[Ekonk]

I'm pretty sure my last name, Justice, means...justice. Not much you can do with that.

You should become a cop. Because that would be AWESOME.

 

[SteakHeart]

Buonfiglio. "Good Son" in Italian.

 

[Mighty Lighty]

apprently lightfoot means I have a springy step

 

[soul_rune1984]

McCoy - Scottish and Manx origins. It is a developed form of the Old Gaelic Mac Aodha, meaning the son of Fire, originally the name of a Celtic pagan god.

 

[Rafe]

Roe - Old French word meaning King, or one who behaved in a Regal Fashion.

 

[Shurikens and Lightning]

Diamantopulos - City of Diamonds in Greek

 

[tsatoma]

I'm pretty sure my last name, Justice, means...justice. Not much you can do with that.

You should become a cop. Because that would be AWESOME.

You could not come up with half of the nicknames or 'future career paths' I've gotten over the years.

 

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[Ekonk]

I'm pretty sure my last name, Justice, means...justice. Not much you can do with that.

You should become a cop. Because that would be AWESOME.

You could not come up with half of the nicknames or 'future career paths' I've gotten over the years.

Did they ever call you Great?

 

[Buizel91]

no idea, last name is Cockerill so could be any thing haha

 

[tsatoma]

Did they ever call you Great?

Yep, though normally it'd be 'Justice League' or 'Just ice', those seem to be the most popular among friends.

 

[Captain Schpack]

O in Irish names means Son of. So O'Neill is son of Niall, referring to Niall Glundubh, high king of Ireland in the 10th century.

I'm a direct descendant of Irish kings I am, I traced it back.

Awesome!

This is an English form of a Germanic personal name composed of the elements "Frid" or "Fred" for peace and "Ric" meaning power, introduced into England by the Normans. This was a hereditary name among the Hohenstaufen ruling Family, hence its popularity in Central Europe. Within England, the name appears chiefly in the Eastern Counties, the Duke of York and Albany was Augustus Frederick (1763 - 1827) married the eldest daughter of Frederick William II of Prussia in 1791 and was made quardian of the King in 1818. Going back in time, records show that a James Fratherick married Katherine Simonds on 29th September at St. Dunstan's in the East London, and the infant Anne Frederick was christened on the 20th October at St. Mary's White Chapel, Stepney. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Walter Frethryk, which was dated 1275, The Hundred Rolls of Suffolk, during the reign of King Edward I, The Hammer of the Scots, 1272 - 1307. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

That's what I got for my surname, Frederick.

 

[matnatz]

My surname means Stronghold, it's saxon.