The four primary family surnames that make up this site are: Norman, Lemons, Zamora, and Donnel.
Please scroll down for links to sub-family surnames.
During the Dark Ages, Norman (or, rather, norðmenn) literally meant "men from the north" and was used to describe Scandinavian Vikings. Before 1066, some of these "men from the north" settled in England and readily integrated with the native Saxon inhabitants. The name Norman was used as a sort of nickname for those with Viking blood and as a way to distinguish between people with the same given name. In France, the word Norman was used to describe someone from the Normandy region of France. In 1066, most of these people were of Viking blood as well. In 1066 these "Normans" from France invaded and settled England. Though they too had Scandinavian blood, they also, of course, had mixed with natives from France, Germany, Italy, etc. In Dutch, Norman is the ethnic name for a Norwegian. It's the Jewish variant of Nordman. In Swedish it literally means "north" from their word norr + "man" from man.
For further reading: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/418283/Norman
The name Lemons almost certainly has nothing to do with the fruit so many of us use to flavor our iced tea. The name, instead is English and derives from the pre-7th century personal name, "Leofman," which literally translated to "dear man." It became the nickname of a lover or a sweetheart. The name dates back to ancient times in Essex County, England where the family held a seat. Some say it pre-dates the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 A.D. Because the name existed in the pre-literate Middle Ages, and before standardized English, there are many variations on the spelling, including: Leaman, Leamen, Leman, Lemon, Lemmon, Limon, Leeman, Lemans, Lemons and others. The first recorded spelling of the family name was that of Reiner Leman in 1185 in the "Knights Templars Records of Essex."
The surname Zamora originates from the city and province of the same name in northwest Spain. Zamora was founded by the Moors in the 12th century. The name comes from the Arabic term "azimuth," which means "where wild olives grow." The name Zamora has been identified by the Catholic church as having originally been Jewish in origin, but after the Inquisition, the Jewish history of the town of Zamora was mostly lost. The surname began being used when Spain conquered parts of the North American continent. Explorers from Spain began sailing to "Spanish America" as early as 1511, when Francisco and Christobal de Zamora sailed over. "de Zamora" literally translates to "of" or "from" Zamora. Information suggests that early Zamoras may not have only been "from Zamora" but may have well been owners of the land upon which the city stood.
For further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamora,_Spain
The family name Donnel has multiple spelling variations including, but not limited to: Donnel, Donnell, Donel, Donell, Donnellan, Donnellson, McDonnell, MacDonnell, O'Donnal, Odonell, Donald, Donaldson, Doole, Doull, and even Daniel. While, the origin of the name is debated, it can, at least, be agreed upon that the name is of both Irish and Scottish origin. The name appears to have originated from the original Gaelic word, "MacDomhnall," which literally means, "son of Donald" and was first recorded in 13th century Scotland. According to the Irish genealogist, John O'Hart, many people from the Irish tribe "Clan Colla" traveled from Ulster in Ireland to settle in Scotland, where they retained the name "MacDonnell, but were also largely known as "MacDonalds." Instead, Irish genealogist, Edward MacLysaght believes the Scottish MacDonalds were the ones that went to settle in Ireland.
For further reading: Irish Families: Their Names, Arms and Origins by Edward MacLysaght
Also: Irish Pedigrees: or the Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation by John O'Hart
Sub-family surnames include:
Cerda, Crisp, Delgado, Jackson, Leal, Lopez, Mote, Randle, Thetford, Vasquez, Velis, and many others.
For a more complete list, please see the list of names in the sidebar.
Please scroll down for links to sub-family surnames.
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During the Dark Ages, Norman (or, rather, norðmenn) literally meant "men from the north" and was used to describe Scandinavian Vikings. Before 1066, some of these "men from the north" settled in England and readily integrated with the native Saxon inhabitants. The name Norman was used as a sort of nickname for those with Viking blood and as a way to distinguish between people with the same given name. In France, the word Norman was used to describe someone from the Normandy region of France. In 1066, most of these people were of Viking blood as well. In 1066 these "Normans" from France invaded and settled England. Though they too had Scandinavian blood, they also, of course, had mixed with natives from France, Germany, Italy, etc. In Dutch, Norman is the ethnic name for a Norwegian. It's the Jewish variant of Nordman. In Swedish it literally means "north" from their word norr + "man" from man.
For further reading: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/418283/Norman
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The name Lemons almost certainly has nothing to do with the fruit so many of us use to flavor our iced tea. The name, instead is English and derives from the pre-7th century personal name, "Leofman," which literally translated to "dear man." It became the nickname of a lover or a sweetheart. The name dates back to ancient times in Essex County, England where the family held a seat. Some say it pre-dates the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 A.D. Because the name existed in the pre-literate Middle Ages, and before standardized English, there are many variations on the spelling, including: Leaman, Leamen, Leman, Lemon, Lemmon, Limon, Leeman, Lemans, Lemons and others. The first recorded spelling of the family name was that of Reiner Leman in 1185 in the "Knights Templars Records of Essex."
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The surname Zamora originates from the city and province of the same name in northwest Spain. Zamora was founded by the Moors in the 12th century. The name comes from the Arabic term "azimuth," which means "where wild olives grow." The name Zamora has been identified by the Catholic church as having originally been Jewish in origin, but after the Inquisition, the Jewish history of the town of Zamora was mostly lost. The surname began being used when Spain conquered parts of the North American continent. Explorers from Spain began sailing to "Spanish America" as early as 1511, when Francisco and Christobal de Zamora sailed over. "de Zamora" literally translates to "of" or "from" Zamora. Information suggests that early Zamoras may not have only been "from Zamora" but may have well been owners of the land upon which the city stood.
For further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamora,_Spain
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The family name Donnel has multiple spelling variations including, but not limited to: Donnel, Donnell, Donel, Donell, Donnellan, Donnellson, McDonnell, MacDonnell, O'Donnal, Odonell, Donald, Donaldson, Doole, Doull, and even Daniel. While, the origin of the name is debated, it can, at least, be agreed upon that the name is of both Irish and Scottish origin. The name appears to have originated from the original Gaelic word, "MacDomhnall," which literally means, "son of Donald" and was first recorded in 13th century Scotland. According to the Irish genealogist, John O'Hart, many people from the Irish tribe "Clan Colla" traveled from Ulster in Ireland to settle in Scotland, where they retained the name "MacDonnell, but were also largely known as "MacDonalds." Instead, Irish genealogist, Edward MacLysaght believes the Scottish MacDonalds were the ones that went to settle in Ireland.
For further reading: Irish Families: Their Names, Arms and Origins by Edward MacLysaght
Also: Irish Pedigrees: or the Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation by John O'Hart
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Sub-family surnames include:
Cerda, Crisp, Delgado, Jackson, Leal, Lopez, Mote, Randle, Thetford, Vasquez, Velis, and many others.
For a more complete list, please see the list of names in the sidebar.
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