Indigenous peoples influenced Argentine surnames through place names and languages. Spanish colonization brought many surnames from 16th century. Immigrant groups like Italian and Jewish contributed to surname diversity
Romanian surnames reflect rich cultural and historical heritage. Many surnames originate from indigenous traditions and local languages. Foreign influence through colonization and immigration shaped surnames. Cultural mix resulted from interethnic marriages and community coexistence
Bulgarian surnames derive from personal names, professions, or geographical features. Many surnames are patronymic, indicating male lineage (e.g., Ivanov). Gender determines surname ending: males end in -ov, females in -ova
Abraham and Ester Rabofsky had 8 children, 5 born in Russia before immigrating to US. Family settled in Rochester, NY and Chicago after Ellis Island entry
Nesham surname first appeared in Durham as Lords of the Manor. Family name first referenced in 13th century when holding lands. Name variations include Nesham, Nasham, Neshame, Nersham, Neasham
First found in Essex, where three townships and parishes have the name. Name means "dweller at enclosure by the Wood" in Old English. Only one family member listed in 1273 Hundredorum Rolls. Some claim family originated in Dorset, founding Wadham College at Oxford