HEJNE - Perhaps Norwegian as in Sonia, the ice-skater? The presence of the letter "j" renders the word non-English tho' there are English names such as Hen(n) meaning one who dwelt at the hen island. But I'd go with Norwegian until the real thing comes along. Gary Radcliffe [email protected]

Thank you Barbara I thought Hurson sounded Swedish or German. My Hurson is my GGrandmother strange thing is she was born in Ireland originally County Tyrone later County Longford could be the Norse effect in Northern Ireland. Go figure thanks again. Tom in FL Surnames I am researching: Bardon/Barden, Bauer, Carey, Dunnigan, Eastwood, Emerling/Emmerling, Finster, Haag, Hurson and Schaefer http://community.webtv.net/TOM727/BARDONFAMILYHISTORY

The name HATFIELD?

Might there be a deffinition of the name HEJNY?

Hi Mary, I am looking for a Jemima Oldfield born in 1848 in Wales, because Oldfield gets change by the way people write it down I am having a lot of trouble. Could your name be the same, it is worth checking. Thanking you, Pat Hughes. _____________________________________________________________________________ http://au.classifieds.yahoo.com/au/car/ - Yahoo! Cars - Buy, sell or finance a car..

Hi.. I am new to the list. All I have on the surname BRASHIER is that it is probably a corruption of the French surname BRASSIERRE. Does anyone have any information on the French surname? Latricia

Certainly sounds Italian. The "aur" element could have something to do with "dawn" or "silver." Etto is a common Italian suffix to names. Gary Radcliffe [email protected]

HUGH was originally a Teutonic name and meant mind, thought, soul. If Welsh, the name means bold or daring. If Irish, it means son of ardor or fire (a passionate person). See MacKay (same meaning). Gary Radcliffe [email protected]

Couldn't find TWOIS. TOWER(S) - Variable spelling of Tawer / Tawyer. From Middle English meaning leather-dresser or one who prepared skins. One who dwelt at a tower. Gilbert le Tower.--Hundred Rolls Hugh de la Tour.--Cal. Inq. P.M. TOWERS - Son of Tower. Spanish -Torres; French Tours. Gary Radcliffe [email protected]

Can someone please tell me what the name "HUGHES" stands for? Thank you all for your time and troubles. Kay R. Music

HURSON - found: \ HERSON (German) The son of Hersh (red deer). Source: New Dictionary of American Family Names by E.C. Smith DUNNIGAN (Irish) Variation of DONEGAN, Anglicized form of Gaelic "O'Donnagain" (descendant of Donnagan), a personal name from a diminutive of 'donn', meaning brown, dark. Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges. Barbara Tom Bardon wrote: > Hi all I am new to the list and I am interested in origins of the names > Hurson and Dunnigan. Thanks > > Tom in FL > > Surnames I am researching: Bardon/Barden, Bauer, Carey, Dunnigan, > Eastwood, Emerling/Emmerling, Finster, Haag, Hurson and Schaefer > > http://community.webtv.net/TOM727/BARDONFAMILYHISTORY > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query!

TOWERS (English) 1. Variation of Tower, with later - "s" added. (TOWER was a name for someone who lived near a tower, usually a defensive fortification or watchtower, from the Latin 'turris'. This MIGHT be the origin of the second name you gave, too. Another meaning for Tower is an occupational name for a maker of white leather, a variation of the name 'Tawyer'); 2. Habitation name from 'Tours' in Eure-et-Loire, N. France, named for the Gaul. tribal name 'Turones', of uncertain origin. Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges Barbara [email protected] wrote: > The name TOWERS or TWOIS ? They belong to the same person. > > Pat > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog

HUGHES (English) Descendant of Hugh. [email protected] wrote: > Can someone please tell me what the name "HUGHES" stands for? > Thank you all for your time and troubles. > Kay R. Music > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

Don't know if the two are related, but the closest I could come was: ARATO (Southern Italian) and has something to do with a plough, though I'm not sure of the context. The book was a bit vague on the subject. In a footnote it said: Cf. arata (Tarantino) gold fish, mullet. I don't have faintest idea what all that means but perhaps you can find out. Hope this helps some rather than confusing you more. Source: Our Italian Surnames by Joseph G. Fucilla. Barbara Joy Barbarine wrote: > Hello: Can anyone tell me the origins of the surname "Auretto?" > I have been unable to find any info beyond that of the immediate > family. Thanks for any help. > > Joy<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p> > > ============================== > Add as many as 10 Good Years To Your Life > If you know how to reduce these risks. > http://www.thirdage.com/health/wecare/hearthealth/index.html

The name TOWERS or TWOIS ? They belong to the same person. Pat

Hi all I am new to the list and I am interested in origins of the names Hurson and Dunnigan. Thanks Tom in FL Surnames I am researching: Bardon/Barden, Bauer, Carey, Dunnigan, Eastwood, Emerling/Emmerling, Finster, Haag, Hurson and Schaefer http://community.webtv.net/TOM727/BARDONFAMILYHISTORY

BOLTON - A town in England (Lancashire) from the Old English meaning hall or mansion + tun meaning place. Coincidentally, the town of Bolton was owned by the Radcliffes. LONG - (English) = tall. Gary Radcliffe [email protected]

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HERWAT - found: \ HEWAT (English) Variation of 'HEWITT', from the medieval given name 'Huet', a diminutive of 'Hugh'. RYBKA (Czech.) Variation of 'RYBA'. Occupational name, nickname, or ornamental name from the Slavic term 'ryba' (fish). It may have denoted a fisherman or a seller of fish. As a nickname it may have been given because of some fancied physical resemblance to a fish. Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges. Barbara "Sylvester J. Lantz" wrote: > any help on these names > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2

HALBROOK (English) A variation of HOLBROOK, meaning 'hollow, sunken' + 'stream'. The name may have a Dutch connection in the name 'van Hoobroek'. It may also have a German connection, as several Americans of that name on the 1880 census said they were born in Oldenburg or Hanover, German. The first known bearers of the name in America were in Massachusetts in the 17th century. They came from Dundry, Somerset, England. Others came from Warrington, Lancashire to Maryland in the late 17th century. Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges Barbara pat herff wrote: > I'm searching for Bolton family from England, Long family of Arkansas > and Halbrook family of Arkansas. Any help is appreciated. Thank-You > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2