PASCU - couldn't find the name as given but did find several that are quite close and all translate to the English "PASK", meaning, as Gary suggested, "Easter", that is, a nickname for one born at that time or having some other connection with that time of year, such as owing a feudal obligation then. The name comes from Latin "pascha", then "pascua", to Old French "pasque", into Middle English "paske", and finally to "pask". PANE (Italian) Once again Gary is right. The name is an occupational name for a baker of bread or a pantryman. It is a version of the French name "PAIN", which originates with the Latin word "panis". Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges. Barbara [email protected] wrote: > Hello. I would like to know what the Romanian names PASCU and PANE mean. > Thank you. > Holly > > ============================== > 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