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I''m trying to put together a list of matronymics. The only surnames that come to mind are Dworkin (+ variations) and Rifkin (and variations). Any suggestions?
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[nq:1]I''m trying to put together a list of matronymics. The only surnames that come to mind are Dworkin (+ variations) and Rifkin (and variations). [/nq] Some of the Rose-ic Ashkenazic surnames are supposed to be matronymic in origin, ISTRRS.
- [nq:1]I''m trying to put together a list of matronymics.
- The only surnames that come to mind are Dworkin (+ variations) and Rifkin (and variations).
- [/nq] Some of the Rose-ic Ashkenazic surnames are supposed to be matronymic in origin, ISTRRS.
- I thought Alison was an example of an English one, BSSTHCMOT.
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[nq:1]I''m trying to put together a list of matronymics. The only surnames that come to mind are Dworkin (+ variations) and Rifkin (and variations). Any suggestions?[/nq]
Some of the Rose-ic Ashkenazic surnames are supposed to be matronymic in origin, ISTRRS.
I thought Alison was an example of an English one, BSSTHCMOT.
Some of the Rose-ic Ashkenazic surnames are supposed to be matronymic in origin, ISTRRS.
I thought Alison was an example of an English one, BSSTHCMOT.
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[nq:1]I''m trying to put together a list of matronymics. The only surnames that come to mind are Dworkin (+ variations) and Rifkin (and variations). Any suggestions?[/nq]
Iceland offers perhaps an infinite list. In traditional Icelandic nomenclature a daughter's surname is her mother's Christian name + dottir and a man Bjorn son of Karl would be Bjorn Karlsson (and his son would be (name) Bjor
Iceland offers perhaps an infinite list. In traditional Icelandic nomenclature a daughter's surname is her mother's Christian name + dottir and a man Bjorn son of Karl would be Bjorn Karlsson (and his son would be (name) Bjor
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[nq:2]I''m trying to put together a list of matronymics. The ... are Dworkin (+ variations) and Rifkin (and variations). Any suggestions?[/nq]
[nq:1]Iceland offers perhaps an infinite list. In traditional Icelandic nomenclature a daughter's surname is her mother's Christian name + dottir and a man Bjorn son of Karl would be Bjorn Karlsson (and his son would be (name) Bjornson.)[/nq]
The so
[nq:1]Iceland offers perhaps an infinite list. In traditional Icelandic nomenclature a daughter's surname is her mother's Christian name + dottir and a man Bjorn son of Karl would be Bjorn Karlsson (and his son would be (name) Bjornson.)[/nq]
The so
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Don Phillipson filted:
[nq:2]I''m trying to put together a list of matronymics. The ... are Dworkin (+ variations) and Rifkin (and variations). Any suggestions?[/nq]
[nq:1]Iceland offers perhaps an infinite list. In traditional Icelandic nomenclature a daughter's surname is her mother's Christian name + dottir and a man Bjorn son of Karl would be Bjorn Karlsson (and his son would be (name)
[nq:2]I''m trying to put together a list of matronymics. The ... are Dworkin (+ variations) and Rifkin (and variations). Any suggestions?[/nq]
[nq:1]Iceland offers perhaps an infinite list. In traditional Icelandic nomenclature a daughter's surname is her mother's Christian name + dottir and a man Bjorn son of Karl would be Bjorn Karlsson (and his son would be (name)
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[nq:1]I thought Icelandic daughters used the father's Christian name[/nq]
Et tu, Drane?
Okay, all Icelandic people are Lutheran by definition, just like the "ethnic Danes" of the Perile sort, but a lot of those names clearly predate Christianity.
Et tu, Drane?
Okay, all Icelandic people are Lutheran by definition, just like the "ethnic Danes" of the Perile sort, but a lot of those names clearly predate Christianity.
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[nq:2]Iceland offers perhaps an infinite list. In traditional Icelandic ... be Bjorn Karlsson (and his son would be (name) Bjornson.)[/nq]
[nq:1]The sources I see on the Web contradict this assertion all Icelandic surnames are patronymic, but of course the ... get the surname Bjornsdottir. Rather like Slavic patronymic middle names, if that's the right terminology. Check with Coop's Russian DI
[nq:1]The sources I see on the Web contradict this assertion all Icelandic surnames are patronymic, but of course the ... get the surname Bjornsdottir. Rather like Slavic patronymic middle names, if that's the right terminology. Check with Coop's Russian DI
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Areff filted:
[nq:2]I thought Icelandic daughters used the father's Christian name[/nq]
[nq:1]Et tu, Drane? Okay, all Icelandic people are Lutheran by definition, just like the "ethnic Danes" of the Perile sort, but a lot of those names clearly predate Christianity.[/nq]
Just following the usage of the post to which I was replying...take it up with Mr Phillipson..
ObRandomFi
[nq:2]I thought Icelandic daughters used the father's Christian name[/nq]
[nq:1]Et tu, Drane? Okay, all Icelandic people are Lutheran by definition, just like the "ethnic Danes" of the Perile sort, but a lot of those names clearly predate Christianity.[/nq]
Just following the usage of the post to which I was replying...take it up with Mr Phillipson..
ObRandomFi
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[nq:1]Areff filted:[/nq]
[nq:2]Et tu, Drane? Okay, all Icelandic people are Lutheran by ... sort, but a lot of those names clearly predate Christianity.[/nq]
[nq:1]Just following the usage of the post to which I was replying...take it up with Mr Phillipson.. ObRandomFiringOfNeurons: a fellow ... "Don" with one N...I told him if he ever had a son he should call him "Donnn" with three Ns..r[
[nq:2]Et tu, Drane? Okay, all Icelandic people are Lutheran by ... sort, but a lot of those names clearly predate Christianity.[/nq]
[nq:1]Just following the usage of the post to which I was replying...take it up with Mr Phillipson.. ObRandomFiringOfNeurons: a fellow ... "Don" with one N...I told him if he ever had a son he should call him "Donnn" with three Ns..r[
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[nq:1]ObRandomFiringOfNeurons: a fellow here at the office calls himself "Donn", with two Ns, and reports that his father was "Don" with one N...I told him if he ever had a son he should call him "Donnn" with three Ns..r[/nq]
Injudicious. A chap as thrusting as that should be accomodated.
[nq:1]ObRandomFiringOfNeurons: a fellow here at the office calls himself "Donn", with two Ns, and reports that his father was "Don" with one N...I told him if he ever had a son he should call him "Donnn" with three Ns..r[/nq]
Injudicious. A chap as thrusting as that should be accomodated.
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[nq:2]Iceland offers perhaps an infinite list. In traditional Icelandic ... be Bjorn Karlsson (and his son would be (name) Bjornson.)[/nq]
[nq:1]The sources I see on the Web contradict this assertion allIcelandic surnames are patronymic, but of course the female ones have -dottir,so that the daughter of some guy named Bjorn would get the surname Bjornsdottir.[/nq]
Not all surnames in Icela
[nq:1]The sources I see on the Web contradict this assertion allIcelandic surnames are patronymic, but of course the female ones have -dottir,so that the daughter of some guy named Bjorn would get the surname Bjornsdottir.[/nq]
Not all surnames in Icela
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