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Origin of Sa Total Records: 163  Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Germany Surnames: Goethe, Goette, Goettee, Gothe, G?the, Otto, Lauer, Eggert, Thursam, Thuersam, Tiersam Submitted by: Allison Goettee Cate Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: As far as I have been able to determine it means sea sprear in pre-england or normandy. I have located many of the sagar and variations in and around Lancashire, Cumberland and Yorkshire in England. Surnames: Sagar, Sager, Seagar, Segar Submitted by: Barton J. Sagar Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Sallier was of French Hugenot origin. Surnames: Salier, Sallier, Salyer Submitted by: Bobbi Salyer Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Comes from St.Sampson,a local name in Normandy,France,near Caen.The first to bore it was Ralph de St.Sampson,a brother to Thomas,the first Norman Arshbishop of York,who with ralhp,had been educated as the charge of Odo,half brother of William The Conqueror.ralph was also Chaplain to William,and was created 'Baron de Donvre'. Surnames: Sampson Submitted by: Cheryl Amling Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Our ancestor from Sweden came to the US, like many we changed our name from Samuelson to Sampson, thus our current surname. Surnames: Sampson, Samuelson Submitted by: Christie Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: My grandfather's father came from Hungary in the 1900's with the name 'Szalay.' To ease pronunciation, it was legally changed to 'Sally Surnames: Sally, Szalay Submitted by: Christina McConnaughey Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: According to history that my family has found, Birdsall is English for 'Keeper of the Birds' a name given to the peasants under the direction of the King of England. Surnames: Birdsall Submitted by: Cyndi Burkhart Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: First reported salazar originates from Barcelona, Spain..... sorry... do not have a year :( Surnames: Salazar Submitted by: Daniel Salazar Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Gossard in Old English has a meaning of a profession, that of a goose-herder. Surnames: Gossard Submitted by: Daniel V. Gossard Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: My maiden name is Isbell, I know from a genealgist in Tenn. surnames were spelled in many ways do to the fact people could not read or write, Isbill is one way this surname was spelled. The original name came from England, was Bell,during the early part of the 17th century,there was an estate settlement.A man was asked if his name was Bell,He said'Yes it'is Bell'.He liked the name and changed it to Isbell. Surnames: Isabell, Isbell, Isbill Submitted by: Diane Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa 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 Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: I am not sure that Crosson is the correct way to spell this name. It may be spelled Crossan. My grandmother came from Donegal, Ireland around 1914 or 1915, arriving in the port of Wilmington, Delaware. Her mother was Catherine(nee: Daly) and Thomas Crosson. They resided in the Parish of Raphoe. Surnames: Crossan, Crossen, Crossin, Crosson Submitted by: Margaret Finkelstein Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Norman French. From Hosseia, just outside of Normandy near LaHoussaye in what is now Seine-et-Marne. From the Norman French meaning 'thistle-like'. Now, modern French 'houx' or holly Surnames: Dehosse, Hossen, Hossey, Houssaye, Hussey Submitted by: Paul Hosse Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: The Irish surname Brazil and it's variants are anglicized forms of the Gaelic 'O'Breasail'. The name is of patronymic orgin, derived from the first name of the father of the initial bearer. In this instance, the name indicates 'son of Breasail', an ancient Gaelic personal name derived from the Gaelic 'bres' meaning 'stife or brave and strong in conflict'. This was a popular name in early Ireland and is especially common as the name of early kings. The most famous of these is Brassal Belach, and early king of Leinster. It was also popularized through the devotion to saint Bressal whose feast day was in May. Today this surname is predominately found in Co. Waterford and Offaly, but a century ago it was also numerous in the Counties Tipperary, Kelkenny, Limmerick and Kerry. The surname O'Breasil is recorded in Co. Waterford as early as 1308 and it is found as O'Bressyl in Co. Cork in 1285. In 1537 one Brassell occurs among the commoners of Kilkenny and in 1551 Mahowne Brassill, a kern (Irish soldier, lightly armed) was convicted at Clommel of having stolen cattle. In the 'census' of 1659 the name Brassel was recorded as the principal Irish surname in the Co. Waterford barony of upperthird. In 1608 Denis Brazil of Ballyduff was detained Surnames: Brassel, Brazil, Breasal, Breassell, Breazeale, Bressal Submitted by: Phil Brazil Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Dates to 12th Century when John de la Fursa is recorded on the 'Pipe Rolls' of Devon in 1168. Also in 1296 when John atte Furse and Sible atte Ferse were listed in the 'Subsidy Rolls' of Sussex. (UK)Katharine Furze, daughter of Luke was christened in 1664 in Deryan, Cornwall. Surnames: Fruzer, Fuers, Fursa, Furse, Furss, Fursse, Furz, Furze, Fyres Submitted by: Philip Furze Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: According to my grandmother (nee Sivage), the name is of French origin. Surnames: Sauvage, Sauvageau, Savage, Sevidge, Sivage Submitted by: Tracy Jones Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: For many years, researchers of the Summitt line seemed to assume the family was of English heritage related to the normal English meaning of 'highest point, part, or elevation' as with the top of a mountain. This view was shattered with the discovery of the German Lutheran heritage of early Summitts in Eastern Tennessee and Central Indiana. These Tennessee and Indiana Lutheran Summitts turned out to be directly related to a Francis Summit who settled in the Tyron County area of North Carolina in the latter part of the 1700s, later to become Lincoln County and then Catawba County. In modern terms, this area is Northwest of Charlotte in the area of the towns of Hickory, Newton, Lincolnton, and Conover and crossed Southwest to Northeast by Interstate 40. Francis Summit and his family was apparently the only Summit family in this community. They were a part of a growing German community in North Carolina settling west of the Catawba River and from all appearances were devoted Lutherans from the beginning. Paul C Summitt, Freeport Florida Surnames: Sammet, Summit, Summitt Submitted by: Glen Summit Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: My understanding of the origins of the Corson name begins in Italy. Around the late 1200s Queen Dougaville brought an Italian Architect called Corsini to Scotland to design Sweetheart Abbey[built abt 1296], He stayed on in Scotland and hence the Corson name started. Corsini to Corsane to corson, with other variants included. Surnames: Carsan, Carson, Corsan, Corsane, Corson Submitted by: John L Corson Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: It appears to be a Native American name. Alot of Sappiers can be found throughout the Northeast....Canada and Maine. I would like more info on this name myself. Surnames: Sappier, St. Pierre Submitted by: Roy F. Davis Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: THIS WAS MY GRANDMOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME SHE SAID WHEN HER ORIGINAL FAMILY CAME TO AMERICA THEIR NAMES WERE LA SALLE. NOT WANTING TO BE CALL FRENCHMEN THEY DROPED THE LA. THEY LANDED NOT FAR FROM JAMESTOWN WENT UP THE RIVER. IT IS SAID THAT A CREEK WAS NAMED FOR THEM SALLE CREEK. THERE IS QUITE A BIT OF INFO. i ONLY HAVE COPIES Surnames: Sallee, Salle Submitted by: irma sanders Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: The name Vasser originated in the Kingdom of Lotharinga, now called Lorraine. More complete details may be obtained from the book 'The Descendants of John Vasser of Virginia (1635-1984) A family History' by Lyndal G. Vesser Surnames: Vesser, Vasser, Vassar, Verser Submitted by: William C. Vesser Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: I'm a SARR descendant. My only lead came from my father who said his ancestors came from the SAAR Valley in Germany. As he told the story, his family was forced from their lands by the Powers that Be ('the government' was how he put it) Two Sarr patriots can be found as militia members from N.Y. during the American Revolution. Surnames: Saar, Sarr, Sar, Sahr Submitted by: Hilda Walrath Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: An Italian surname meaning "salt." Surnames: Salucci Submitted by: Kate Yaffi Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Surname from the Philippines, specifically from the provinces of Cavite, Manila, Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. Tagalog in origin. Direct translation to English is 'self Surnames: Sarile Submitted by: Jesus Sarile Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Originates from the old Norwegian spelling of "Isaac" and "son" - thus, Isaacson, which is the most common spelling. However, it has then changed over time to become "Isachsen". Surnames: Isachsen Submitted by: Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Born around 1796 in Maine. Married Martha. Two children born in Ms. and 5 born in Mo. Surnames: Barker, Samuel Submitted by: Louis Barker Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: researching Sandermans who immigrated from Germany Surnames: Sanderman Submitted by: Jane Sanderman Mason Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Tunsall's from the potteries, and St Helen,s U.K Surnames: Tunsall Submitted by: Cath Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: I was wonder where the surname Bosak originated from. I thought it was from Germany or Hungary, but then I heard South Africa. Surnames: Bosak Submitted by: Lindsay Bosak Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Looking for Info. on Mary Jane Sanders b. 1793 in S.C. married Martin Dykes. Two sons Sanders and Jacob. Father James Mother Mary? Surnames: Sanders Submitted by: Kim Gordon Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: My greataunts, Rosa & Maria, went to Brazil around 1900, ,when my grandmother came to Los Banos CA from Grumento Nova (Saponara) Lucania (Basilicata Surnames: Sarli Submitted by: Phil Latronica Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Habersack families from Maryland area Surnames: Habersack Submitted by: Michael Habersack Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Robert Greenbury Sansom, Uvalde TX. Surnames: sansom Submitted by: james a. sansom Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: william sansom,washington,wilkes,ga.decendants moved to Al,and TX. Surnames: sansom Submitted by: james a. sansom Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Looking for any and all descendants of Nathaniel Sappington who is said to be our immigrant. Nathaniel died about 1713 in Cecil County, Maryland. Surnames: Sappington Submitted by: Mary Ellen Sappington Good Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Origin of my Surname is ??? Surnames: Lossa Submitted by: Lossa Walter Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Information sought on Samuel Hassal and Mary Taylor who married at Gt. Budworth, Cheshire on 19/12/1802. Surnames: Hassall Submitted by: Walter_Jakeman Origin of Sa, Meaning of Sa Origin: Essex, UK 1600-1800 Surnames: Sails Submitted by: Thomas Peeke 12/5/2008 2:17 AM Page 1 of 5

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