Hello, I would appreciate any information on the above surnames if possible. Many thanks in advance. Cindy

Momborquette ? Hansen (Low German) Patronym of 'HANS', from a medieval given name which is a form of "Johannes (John)". The surname is also borne by Ashkenazic Jews, presumably as an adoption of the German surname. Taylor (English) A tailor. Castle (English) Topographic name from Anglo-Norman French "castel" castle, fortified building or set of buildings, especially the residence of a feudal lord. The name would also have denoted a servant who lived and worked at such a place. Ashmore (English) Habitation name from any of several minor places, so called from Old English words meaning "Ash" + "marsh, fen". In Dorset, though, the early forms suggest "Ash" + an OE word for "lake" or "boundary". Bird (English, Irish, Jewish) 1. English: a nickname or perhaps an occupational name for a bird catcher; 2. Irish: a variation of the name "Heneghan/Henegan"; 3. Jewish: translation of various Ashkenazic surnames meaning "Bird". Fullerton (Scots and N Irish) From a place so called from an Old English word meaning "bird-catcher" (fowler) + enclosure, settlement. Look for the name mostly near Ayr or Forfar, both in Scotland. Variations: Fullarton, Foulerton. Ryan (Irish) 1. simplified form of "Mulryan" (particularly common in Tipperary); 2. Anglicized form of Gaelic "O' Riain" (descendant of "Rian" or "Riaghn" [not to be confused with "Regan"]). Roy (Scots, English, French) 1. Scots: nickname for one with red hair; 2. English (Norman): Variation of "RAY", denoting someone who behaved in a regal fashion or who had earned the title in some contest of skill or by presiding over festivities; 3. French: Cognate of #2 (above). Colburne (English) Variation of "COLBOURNE", habitation name from a place possiblly so named with the Old English elements meaning "cool" + "stream". The surname is now most frequently found in Birmingham, though it could be found in Colburn near Catterick in N Yorkshire. Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges Barbara crdonovan wrote: > Hello, > > I would appreciate any information on the above surnames if possible. Many > thanks in advance. > > Cindy > > ============================== > The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1