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Origin of Ji Total Records: 14  Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Name: McGimpsey From Gaelic: MacDiomasaigh, O'Diomasaighe. These names came from the Irish word 'Diomusach' meaning proud, haughty, or arrogant.Origin : IrelandThe name McGimpsey occurred in many references, but from time to time, the surname was said to have been recorded as Dempsey, O'Dempsey, Dempsy, Dempsay, Dempsie, and these changes in spelling frequently occurred with the sept. It was not uncommon for a person to be born with one spelling, married with another, and have yet another at his wake. Dempsey is the English version. McGimpsey is the Irish version.Historians have used books by O'Hart, McLysaght, O'Brien, Woulfe along with baptismals, parish records, and ancient land grants to compile the origin of this family name.Researchers have concluded that the family name McGimpsey was first found in King's County, Ireland. Some have said first in Queen's County, Ireland.The Dempseys were associated with the second century Irish King, Cathair Mor. The Dempsey territory included territory on both sides of the River Barrow in the King's and Queen's Counties. Dermot O'Dempsey died in 1193. He was Chief of the Name, and founded the Cistercian Abbey at Moasterevan.After the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland tJLMcGimsey@aol.comJoe McGimsey Surnames: Dempsay, Dempsey, Dempsie, Dempsy, McGimpsey, McGimsey, McGimsie, McJimsey, O'Dempsey Submitted by: Joe McGimsey Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Place of interest:Zajecov Horovice,Bohemia,Austria 1882 > Surnames Krakesova,Novak,Dvorak,Kaper Please contact me at SCHOTTSZEEa@webtv.net Surnames: ZAJIC Submitted by: Brenda Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: i would like to find out more about the origin of my surname and my ancestors Surnames: Jiggens Submitted by: amy jiggens Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Looking for information on Buford Jinkerson of St. Francios County MO. Would like info on marriages, children, etc. His first ?? wife Lillian Stegal, was my grandmother, Her son Buford James Jenkerson was my father. He married Lena Viola Smith of Elvins, where I was born. My mother's parents were Robert McClellen Smith and Bessie Chapman Smith. Surnames: jinkerson Submitted by: Nancy Sue Jenkerson Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Looking for information on Buford Jinkerson of St. Francios County MO. Would like info on marriages, children, etc. His first ?? wife Lillian Stegal, was my grandmother, Her son Buford James Jenkerson was my father. Surnames: jinkerson Submitted by: Nancy Sue Jenkerson Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Originally meant tower of Julius Surnames: Trujillo Submitted by: Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Scottland Surnames: Jimison Submitted by: Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: The Japanese character for Soto means Outside. Surnames: Soto, Mandujano, Huerta, Mejia Submitted by: Juan Soto Jr. Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: The term or name "Jinks" was descended from the royal families who were exiled from all royal values to the peasant life Surnames: Jinks Submitted by: Jinks Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Spanish Pirate named little eye (Ojito) Surnames: Ojito Submitted by: Ojito Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Meaning in Portuguese Darak significa pente ou escova utilizada na retirada e manuseio da l? de carneiro. Darakjian s?o as pessoas, grupos ou fam?lias que tinham esta profiss Surnames: Darakjian Submitted by: Sarkis Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Ta is rice field and jiri is short for behind. This is Japanese in origin and Surnames were probably derived from where people used to live, e.g., in the rice field is Tanaka, etc.` Surnames: Tajiri Submitted by: Dennis Tajiri Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Chinese interpretation of Genji: To be able to dual wield, or dual wielding European origin: France? 1400-1500? Surnames: Genge, Genji Submitted by: Eric Genge Origin of Ji, Meaning of Ji Origin: Jilani - means Power or beholder of power. Similarly to the surname of Jelani, which means Mighty, or Mighty one. Surnames: Jilani Submitted by: Rasu Jilani 2/17/2012 6:11 AM Page 1 of 1

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