This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TilmanB Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.eeurope.slovenia.general/6566.1.2.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, re. Zani = Johnny ... Zani with a "hacek/Hatschek" above the Z sounds like German 'Schani' which is idiomatic for (German) Johann/Johannes, so (English) Johnny would be correct. Don't forget that there were quite a few German words and names used in parts of Slovenia during the times of Austrian rule. Tilman 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.