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Origin: The originator of the name is said to be the father of Brian Boru,(Breoghan) the family traces the origin to the nephew of Brian Boru- born Brian Mac Kennedie, which was an 11th century High King of Ireland. Spelled Cinneide, (or many other spellings, depending on the language or dialect.) The name found earliest in Tipperary,Ireland around 940A.D. It is Gaelic, first known to have settled in Glenomra(Killokennedy) then later in Ormond. Check out the Heritage Corporation, the Hall of Names, the LDS Church, The Irish and or Scottish Clans. History has the surname Kennedy more promenently used it is the same surname, or family. However, the lines of the family changed the spellings for various reasons/purposes.
Surnames: Canady, Caneday, Cannaday, Cannady, Kennedy
Submitted by: Clayton Cannaday
Origin of Ana, Meaning of Ana
Origin: The spelling of Canedy is one of several varients, of the Irish Gaelic, 'Cinneidigh' or 'Cinneide' which are one and the same. My name is Cannaday, my gggrandfather used Canady.... ALL OF WHICH ARE THE SAME NAME... In English the name is spelled Kennedy still the same name... the Library of Congress recognizes 35 spellings with about 125 varients. Depending on the time frame researched, the family may be any number of nationalities. It started in Ireland. The name was changed to fit in with the language of the people, the branch of the family, in your line, lived with. The most accurate research I have discovered was done in Ireland and Scotland, by the Heritage Corp. through the different church parishes, CHECK OUT the LDS Family Centeres located in Ireland. You do not have to be LDS; I am not. Let me know what you find, I would be interested. The family motto (Irish )is:'The Strong Hand Uppermost' (Scottish) is: 'Consider the End'. There are (3) different Translated meanings for the name, 1.Helmeted-head, 2.Ugly-head, 3.Grim-headed. Some people think the description relates to the description of the character of the Chief of the Clan at the time-He was considered a mean person. Others feel that it relates to the coat of arms which isClayton Cannaday
Surnames: Canaday, Canady, Cannady, Cinnedigh, Cinneidigh, Kennedy
Submitted by: Clayton Cannaday
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Origin: This family name originated in Tunis, Africa. It was my great grandmother Carmela Caruana
Surnames: Caruana
Submitted by: Mary Lacroix
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Origin: The VanArsdol surname is a spelling variation of VanHaesdale. Simon Janz VanHaesdale was the first immigrant to the United States to use this surname. Simon was born in what is now East Flanders Belgium and died in Kings County NY. The name is Dutch, and even though the Dutch did not use surnames in their native lands, when they came to the U.S., the British insisted the immigrants have a surname; so many of them adopted the name of the village in their home land as a surname, hence, 'Van' meaning 'from'.
Surnames: VanArsdol
Submitted by: Sharon Kelley
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Origin: The name originated from Jacob Jansen who was from Etten Holland. When he came to New York in about 1660 he listed his name as Jacob Jansen von or van (meaning from) Etten. The name became Jacob Jansen Van Etten. Variations of the name have developed over the years as the family spread throughout the United States.
Surnames: Van Eaton, Van Etten, Van Nattan, Vanatta, Vannatta
Submitted by: Sue Devine
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Origin: Looking for sibling of Pietro Anastasi there were at least 7 - possible name Joseph, Anthony. Pietro Born in 1862 in Bauso (Now Villa Franca Terrena) Came to the US in 1896 settled in Boston. Died 1932. He was a barber. Wife Domenica Badessa - 8 sons.
Surnames: Anastasi
Submitted by: Richard Anastasia
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Origin: I conduct research on the Canevit family, which includes Canaevit, Canavit, and Canivet
Surnames: Canaevit
Submitted by: Scott Canevit
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Origin: thomas j.
Surnames: buchanan
Submitted by: joyce kirkpatrick
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Origin: Mirjana Bartl, married Siampos, late 1960's in Chicago, later moved to Oak Lawn, Ill. My penfriend from Sweden in the 1960's. I migrated to Australia 31 years ago. Would be great to hear from Mirjana again.
Surnames: Mirjana
Submitted by: Ulla in Australia
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Origin: Stanage family from Co.Cavan.Ireland.
Surnames: stanage
Submitted by: Julie
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Origin: GREAT GANDFATHER,FELICIANO, THOUGHT TO COME FROM THE BASQUE PART OF SPAIN. WENT TO SONORA, MEX. MARRIED DELFINA MOLINA.MIGRATED TO AZ.SON LORENZO MARRIED JESUS BARAJAS.
Surnames: ANAYA
Submitted by: GLORIA WALL
Origin: James McGranahan b: abt.1786: d: 18 Mar 1850 nevins Twp., Vigo CO.,IN. Married Ann ??. Migrated from PA. to 'Wabash Valley, Nevins Twp., Vigo CO.,IN. abt 1818' with several of his children. Would like to find ancestors of James. Have found several of the family in the IN., census records.
Surnames: McGranahan
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Origin: Of Finnish descent also spelled Vaananen in some parts of Finland. I was told that the name Waananen with the 'W' was considered exotic? I am looking for any information on the history of my last name. Also of any info on the Waananen Shield, Crest, or Coat of Arms. Thanks!
Surnames: Waananen
Submitted by: Lee Waananen
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Origin: Kayastha:'Kaya' means The Body and 'stha' means to Live in, ie. Kayastha means those who Live in the body of Brahma. Specially Chitragupt the main Judge and Accountant for deciding whom should go to Heavenand whom to Hell,is the Father of this branch of Caste.
Surnames: Srivastava, Shrivastava, Srivastav, Shrivastav, Nigam, Asthana, Vidyarthi, Bhatnagar, Ambastha, Rai, Raizada, Raijada, Sinha, Bachchan, Vidhyarthi
Submitted by: Shashwat Srivastava
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Origin: Means Hapiness or Peace in Gurmukhi (old punjabi)
Surnames: Anand
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Origin: Our Surname originates form the illegitimate son a king in the early 1500. The meaning of our name is loyalty and honor. I have noted over the years that Cavanagh tend to be explorers and usually are very curious about the world around tham. We don't tend to stay in one place, hence why we are so spreed out. However, we remain true to our family.
Surnames: Cavanagh
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Origin: Given in remembrance of Christ's glorious resurrection, and ours in Christ, from ??, the act of rising up--the resurrection.
Surnames: Anastasia
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Origin: This name originates in the island of Fyta, Greece. It is a mooring rope/chain for a ship.
Surnames: Gatanas
Submitted by: Mark J. Gatanas
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Origin: Indian
Surnames: Parmanand
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Origin: VanAlstine is a Dutch/German name meaning: "The Keeper of the Steines"
Surnames: VanAlstine
Submitted by: Lori Wright (nee VanAlstine)
Origin: Canahui first started in Tel Aviv, Israel around 300 BC. Rabbi Yosi Kannahui traveled to Latin AMerica and settled there-
Surnames: canahui
Submitted by: Fher
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Origin: japanese
Surnames: tanaka
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Origin: Means "valley of oaks."
Surnames: tanakit
Submitted by: mary
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Origin: new zealand
Surnames: Romana
Submitted by: Hilda
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Origin: meaning: from Panagos, diminutive of the male first name Panagiotis (relates to Panagia, the All-Saint adjective of Mother Mary) and the suffix -oulias which means the big, the great origins: some oral tradition says that a big, strong guy called Panagos came to Arcadia, the Peloponnese in southern Greece and established himself near a village called Valtesiniko
Surnames: Panagoulias
Submitted by: Dr Prokopios Panagoulias
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Origin: Is said to orginate from more than one source. 1. Middle High German "plug,peg" 2. "Lad,fellow,companion, journeyman" -Knabe Also used metaphorically of a stout man. Ex. John who resembles a peg (stout)could be called John Peg or Johannes Knebel.
Surnames: Knoebel,Knebel,Knuebel,Kanable
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Origin: Panarella means "Bread maker"
Surnames: Panarella
Submitted by: James Panarella
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Origin: Matanane may come from "matan ha'ani" or "eye/face of the day"
Surnames: Matanane
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Origin: "Hanami" is the surname of an agricultural family from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Many immigrated to the U.S. with the head of the household, Shin'ichi, in the early 20th century and farmed land in Idaho. While a significant number of his family eventually moved to California--Shin'ichi himself returned to Japan--some remained in Idaho and other descendants have moved to places such as North Carolina and Washington DC.
In Chinese characters, the surname is written ?? and is often rendered "flower viewing", but in a Japanese context it means specifically, "cherry blossom viewing".
Surnames: Hanami
Submitted by: Ichiro Leopold Hanami
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Origin: SPAIN
Surnames: QUINTANA
Submitted by: ROSE
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