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Holley Durham answered question 1/5/2009

What Country Does The Last Name Russell Originate From?

Hi,

Records indicate that the surname Russell is English in origin, however, the name was brought to England from Rouselle, Normandy after the Norman Conquest. So, that being said, Russell is an Anglicized version of the town from which the family came. Hope this helps.

Holley Durham answered question 12/27/2008

What Is The Origin Of The Name Carpio?

The surname Carpio is Italian in origin and originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. The earliest records of the Carpio surname date back to 962, when Udalrico Carpio received 24 castles in the areas of Montefeltro and Romagna from the Emperor Ottone.

Holley Durham answered question 12/27/2008

Where Does The Surname Singley Come From?

The surname Singley is English in origin and was established when the family resided in the village of Singleton found in the counties of Lancashire and Sussex. The literal meaning is "farm in the burnt clearing", from the Old English word "sengel." Hope this helps.

Holley Durham answered question 12/27/2008

Does Anyone Know The Origin Of The Names DiMambro Or Marini?

The surname Marini is Italian in origin and originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. The literal meaning is "of the sea". Alternatively, the surname Marini is of local origin, derived from the place named Marino, near Rome. DiMambro is also of Italian origin, though … Read more

Holley Durham answered question 12/27/2008

When Did Tramontana As A Last Name Originate In Sicily ?

The surname Tramontana is Italian, being a topographic name denoting someone from north of the Alps, Italian tramontana, literally ‘(someone) from over the mountains’. It would be my educated guess that this surname originated in Sicily after World War II when there was mass movement among all civilians to remove themselves from war torn areas. Hope this … Read more

Holley Durham answered question 12/26/2008

Where Does "Diaz De Leon" Comes From? Can I Know All The History About This Last Name?

According to immigration and census records, Diaz De Leon is Spanish in origin, with the Leon part being added meaning "son of Leon". Leon in it's own right is French in origin. I will continue to try to find additional information and will let you know if I come across anything else.

Holley Durham answered question 12/16/2008

What Does The Last Name Conte Mean In Italian?

The surname Conte, in Italian, means companion and was historically defined as a servant in the retinue of a king or emperor.

Holley Durham answered 12/16/2008

What Does The Name Shelby Mean?

Shelby means "a place where willows grow; sheltered".

Holley Durham answered question 12/16/2008

What Does The Last Name Jones Mean?

The origin of the surname Jones is English and Welsh-Celtic. The meaning of the name is similar in both instances. The English meaning is itself derived from the Hebrew name "Johanan," meaning "Jehovah has favored." The Welsh-Celtic meaning has its roots in Christianity. This surname comes from the personal name … Read more

Holley Durham answered 12/16/2008

What Does The Name Angela Mean?

The origin of the name Angela is Greek and the literal meaning is "messenger". Angela is derived from the same vocabulary word "Angel", meaning "messengers of God". Hope this helps.

Holley Durham answered question 12/16/2008

Where Did The Surname Mcgivern Originate From And What Is Our Family Crest?

Hi,

I study Genealogy and the Heraldic arts. McGivern is Scottish in origin, specifically Lanarkshire, Scottland.

There are two elements to a coat of arms, the first being the sheild (crest) and the second being mantling or elements that surround the shield to create the complete coat of arms.

Holley Durham answered question 9/5/2008

What Is A Sentence For The Word Disarming?

Hi, a sentence using the word disarming could be the following: She was so evil, her smile was disarming. Disarming actually means "tending to ally suspicion or hostility, winning favor or confidence". Hope this helps.

Holley Durham answered question 9/4/2008

What Is The New Name Of BURMA And When Was It Changed?

OnJune 18, 1989, the Burmese Military junta officially changed the English version of the country's name from Burma to Myanmar, and changed the English versions of many place names in the country along with it, such as its former capital city from Rangoon to Yangon. Hope this … Read more

Holley Durham answered question 9/4/2008

What Is The Difference Between Conservation And Preservation?

Conservation by definition is the act of conserving, prevention of injury, decay, waste or loss. Preservation by definition is to keep alive or in existence, make lasting.

Holley Durham answered question 9/4/2008

Where Did R&B Music Originate?

Hi, I researched your question and the information below came from www.wikipedia.org. There is a lot more information available there if you are interested in looking it up. If you are asking about a physical place where it originated, Memphis, Tennessee is generally considered the "home" of R & B music. … Read more

Holley Durham answered question 9/4/2008

If It Is 12:54 PDT, What Time Would It Be In The Central Time Zone?

It would be 2:54 CST. Eastern Standard Time is three hours ahead of PDT, Central Standard Time is two hours ahead of PDT and Mountain Standard Time is one hour ahead of PDT. Hope this helps and good luck.

Holley Durham answered question 9/3/2008

My Neurologist Did Blood Work And It Showed Borderline Lupus. Can You Explain In Layman Terms How He Got That?

Hi, I was diagnosed with Lupus in 1986. He probably did a standard blood test that measures antibodies in your blood called an RA/ANA test. That stands for rheumatoid arthritis and antinuclear antibody test. This test shows how many times your blood must be diluted with saline solution before there are no antibodies present. For … Read more

Holley Durham answered question 9/3/2008

How Would You Use The Word Clan In A Sentence?

There were a clan of people gathered in front of the accident scene.

Holley Durham answered question 9/3/2008

What Is The Hebrew Translation For "Always Friends Forever In Love"? Accurate Help Would Be Much Appreciated! Thanks.

Http://www.reverso.net/text_translation.asp?lang=EN&dir=english-hebrew

Check out this site. It allows English to Hebrew translation. I did the translation but it is small. You can copy it then paste it to word, which I did, and make it as large as you want. It looked really nice when I looked at it in large print.