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Origin of Re Total Records: 402  Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Well, my last name is Grelle, and this seems to be a derivative of that. Grelle is, I beleive, Italian. Surnames: Grele Submitted by: Grelle Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: From my own research, my family (the Pierre family) surance originates in Languedoc in the South of France. Surnames: Pierre Submitted by: Alex Pierre-Traves Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: I beleive they were Cherokee Indians Surnames: Mcclure Submitted by: Andrea McClure Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: This Richter/Rector line originated in Nassau-Siegen, Germany. A group of 13 families were brought from Germany to settle in Va. by Governor Spottswood. The was the Germanna Colony. Surnames: Rector, Richter Submitted by: ann baughman Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Gilmour 1133-56 Black (Cu); Richard Gilemor 1228 FFHu; Gillechad Gillamor 1304 Black. Ir, Gael Gille Moire'servant of (the Virgin) Mary'. William de Gyllingmor 13th Guisb (Y) From Gillamoor (NRYorks).Black is the individual who compiled the book. Cu. stands for Cumberland . Y stands for Yorkshire FFHu stands for French Huguenot. Ir. is Irish. I have also found Gallimore listed as meaning 'dweller at or near the foreigner's moore. Surnames: Gallimore, Gilemor, Gillmor, Gillmore, Gilmer, Gilmore, Gilmour Submitted by: Anna Gallimore Williams Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Ireland Surnames: Redmond, Dwyer, O'Dwyer, Magee, Coghlan, Coglin, Coughlin, Coglan, Coughlan, Shields, Malone Submitted by: Arthur C Redmond Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Germans, emigrated to Brazil in 1823/24 Surnames: Reinert Submitted by: Carlos Bertemes Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Proviene de inglaterra viaja a america del sur y se radican en el Uruguay. Surnames: Read Submitted by: Carlos Read Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: this surname is of origin Espa?ol or Arabian Surnames: Flores, Florez Submitted by: Claudio Marcelo Flores Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Samuel Tarrell B/D 1-31-1835 migrated with his parents John Terrill And Elizabeth Terrill from Cambourne Cornwall, England in 1845. They are buried at Big Patch Cem. in Grant County WI. Surnames: Tarrell, Terrill Submitted by: Connie Tarrell Kirk Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: the name reeve originates in the county os Norfolk u.k and a 'reeve'was a water bailif a similar name occured on the scottish borders namely reive the norfolk name was changed to shire reeve and ultimately to sherif as in 'the sherif of nottingham (see robin hood) Surnames: Reeve, Reeves, Reive Submitted by: david j reeve Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Ireland, Counties Cork and Kerry. Associated and part of the McCarty Clan. Surnames: Cremeans, Cremeen, Cremin, Cromeans Submitted by: Deborah Cromeans Williams Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: The name Farrar comes from the Latin word, Ferrum, meaning iron. The name was carried into France by the Romans and from there to England, where a man who put iron shoes on horses was known as a Ferrier, or blacksmith. condensed from 'Some American Farrars' by C.L Surnames: Farr, Farra, Farrar, Farroh, Farrow, Ferrer Submitted by: Diane Farrar Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: From several sources I find the Reding surname with one 'd' apparently comes from Luxembourg originating in the area around Meysembourg. I am however aware of Redings from Switzerland also spelled with one 'd', but I can find no connection between them and the Luxembourg line. Reddings with two 'D's' appear to have origins in England and Ireland. Surnames: Redding, Reding Submitted by: Dick Reding Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Gar means 'refined, well done' as in metal. Eisen means 'iron'. These German people either lived in the area where metal was refined or they themselves were involved in this trade. Surnames: Gareis, Gareiss, Garis, Garreis Submitted by: Dolores GAREIS Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Families are IRISH from the original spelling of: Grealis Grealish Grayless Gradeless. Surnames: Gradeless, Grayless, Grealish Submitted by: Donald E. Gradeless Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Parsley, according to my research is either a place name(saxon: Parr's leah, or Parr's grove), or a variant on Pashley, Paisley, Paslow, or Presley. The English name seems to be from northern England and southern Scotland, however, its also rumored to be Irish. There is also a group of Parsleys from Norway, but I have no knowledge if the two are connected. In the United States, Parsley is most often found in the southeast, around Tennessee, Virginia and Arkansas. The earliest American reference I found to the name was a death certificate from Virginia dated c.1720 Surnames: Paisley, Parsley, Pashley, Paslow, Presley Submitted by: Donald Parsley Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: ...According to tradition, the first person to have this name was a child who was found under a tree called 'Rowan Tree', or mountain ash tree, growing in Yorkshire, England. The child was a boy and was dressed in fine clothing. He was found on the estate of a nobleman who took compassion the child and raised him as his own son, naming him 'Rowantree' after the tree under which he was found. The origin of the child he did not know and never found out. This boy's descendants now run in the thousands, and they live in all parts ofthe world....'('Rowntree and Rountree Family HIstory, 1521-1953' by Joseph Gustave Rountree ll) Surnames: Rountree, Rowntree Submitted by: Dorothy Maechler Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Lehrer is a German word meaning teacher. Therefore, the origin must have been occupational. I have traced the family back as far as the seventeenth century (Rhineland , Germany). Lehrer became Lair on 9 July 1799 when Catherine Lehrer signed her last will and testament in Rockingham County, Virginia in the presence of three witnesses. This Anglicizes the German Lehrer to Lair. Surnames: Lair, Lehrer Submitted by: Dr. Robert E. Lair, Jr. Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: The name is belived to have originated from the region of Datrmoor in Devon, where one of there hills are known as Tors and one in particular carries the name Hay Tor. Surnames: Hayter, Haytere, Haytor Submitted by: Edward George Bazaine Hayter Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: French Huguenots, spelled Faure. Later used Fore, Foree, Ford, once in a while Four. Surnames: Faure, Ford, Fore, Foree, Four Submitted by: Ellen Byrne Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Originally a Northern Ireland Clan who fled to the Scottish Highlands and fought battles with fellow highlanders...... Surnames: Hair, Haire, Hare, O'hare Submitted by: Fiona Hair Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: We have traced the name back to the 1700's in Oola Parish, County Limerick, Ireland. Could have originated in Ireland with sinking of Spanish Main. However, no documentation. Thomas Sarsfield and wife, Winnifred McGrath settled in Henry Ill in 1850 with their seven surviving children from Ireland through Port of New Orleans and were farmers. Surnames: Rail, Real, Reale, Reel Submitted by: Francis Galvin Real, Jr Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: From what I've read, 'mere' is an old English term for a small lake or pond, and also used to describe a boundary road. 'Mere' appears to be the origin from which the name Mears sprung; 'the people who live near the lake'. Surnames: Mear, Meares, Mears, Meers Submitted by: Geoffrey Mears Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: It is said that the name Grier was originally MacGregor, in Scotland, and this particular branch fought with the Campbells, invited the Campbells to a dinner and then killed many of them. The MacGregor lands were taken away, thus they became unlanded outlaws. The name was also taken away, they were kicked out of the country, they went to Ireland and the name became Grierson. It was shortened to Grier some time later- either before or after they emmigrated to the US. This information came from the geneology section of the NYC Library - about 40 years ago. Surnames: Macgregor, Grier, Grierson Submitted by: James Roger Grier Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: DuBreuil is a derivation from old French Breuil = Marshy woodlands. Surnames: Dubreuil, Dubrey, Dubray Submitted by: Jane M Venne Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: The name of Soper is derived from the occupation of its first bearers as 'soapers', that is, as makers of soap. In ancient English and early American records the name is found in various spellings. Families bearing this name were found at early dates in the English Counties of Dorset, Gloucester, Buckingham, Cumberland, Somerset and London, as well as in various parts of Scotland at a later period. These lines belonged, for the most part, to the yeomanry and merchant classes of Great Britain. Surnames: Soaper, Sooper, Sopar, Soper, Sopere, Soperer, Souper Submitted by: Janice Kent Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: Believed to originate from an area of Derbyshire/England called Great Rakes. However many with this name originate from the Wirksworth/Kirk Ireton area of Derbyshire. Surnames: Gratrex, Gratrix, Greatorex, Greatrex Submitted by: Joseph Michael Greatorex Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: From Normandy in the 90 Surnames: Carterete, Cartrett, Cartwright, Catrett, De Carteret Submitted by: JULIA CATRETT Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: The Barrys came from Wales with the Anglo-Norman invasions in 1170. They soon possessed a vast area of Co. Cork. There were so many Barrys that, to distinguish one from the other, they were known as Barry M?r (the Senior), Barry ?g (the Young), Barry Roe (the Red), Barry Maol (the Bald) and Barry Liadir (the Strong). They aquired titles such as Earl of Barrymore and Viscount of Buttevant. This tipperary town got its name from the Norman French 'boutez-en-avant' ('strike forward'), the rallying cry of the Barrys in their many battles. Like so many of the nobility of the 18th and 19th centuries, the Barrys squandered their money, drinking and gambling until most of their splendid houses were gone. A hunting lodge, Fota Island (in the harbour of the City of Cork) remains, taken over by Cork Univerisity. It is beautifully preserved and the furnishings include many Irish paintings. Surnames: Barry, Barrymore Submitted by: Justin P. Barry Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: This name is french. Surnames: Devore Submitted by: karen Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: I am trying to find out more on this surname myself. However the variant Brackenridge comes from Scotland. This def. came from a book. Dweller at fern ridge or hill, one who came from the lands of Brackenrig (ridge overgrown with bracken) in the old Barony of Avondale, in Lanarkshire. This was for my own use and I didn't write down the source. Surnames: Brackenridge, Breckenridge Submitted by: Kathleen Anspach Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: One of the first Freshours (Froschauers) to make it to the USA was Hans Jorg. He came over in the Great Palitinate Migration from Germany. The name Froschauer means frog meadow in German. Surnames: Freshour, Froschauer Frushour Submitted by: Kelly Freshour Mosley Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: The Remy name originates from 1500 ad Lorraine France. Protestant's were driven to England and then to the United States fleeing persecution from the French Catholics. Many descendants of these 'Remy's' spell there name Ramey. I have also seen variations of Ramy, Reamy, Rhamy, and Renny. Surnames: Ramey, Ramy, Reamy, Remy, Renny, Rhamy Submitted by: Kelly Remy Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: I was given to understand in the family verbal history that the family originated in Remes, France and migrated to England during the Hugeunot pursecution period. The name was slurred from Remes in town to Remington. Surnames: Remington Submitted by: Laura Remington Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: It is my understanding that it means from Wiltshire (if you are of English desent) or son of Williard/Williarhd (sp) if you are of German desent. Surnames: Williard, Wilt, Wiltshire, Wiltz Submitted by: Lori Bee (formerly Wilt) Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: The origin of this surname is Potuguese, but commonly used by Mexicans and Spaniards. Surnames: Alvares Submitted by: Manuel Alvares Origin of Re, Meaning of Re Origin: This name was brought to the 'NEW WORLD' by a friar that was assigned by Isabela and Ferdinand to Christopher Columbus. It is directly descended from Spain. Surnames: Maldonado-Torres, Maldonado Submitted by: Maria E. Maldonado Arbelo 2/17/2012 2:39 AM Page 1 of 11

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