This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: joerede Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.eeurope.slovenia.general/2087.270.271.301/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you are still out there. Italy has always had a strong cultural influence in Cabar. It has been part of italy and the language is taugt. The names you mentioned are very much domaci names and are part of the culture in Gorski Kotar either side of the Slovenian and Croation Borders. Fiume (Rijefa is on the coast and down the mountain from Cabar and is currently in Croatia. (Fiume is its Italian name and is strongly influence by Italy. Anyway For the record and if you are still around. Joe Rede Sydney Australia 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.