This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hjones55313 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.cumberland/1081.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gypsies come from all over - Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, etc. One theory is that the word Gypsy comes from Egypt, where a family might have been banned and so they traveled to other countries. Another theory is that Gypsies actually originate from India, then travelled to other countries and married, making the origins vast. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.