Most Jews in N. America trace their origins to Russia and Eastern and Central Europe. Historically, the Jews in Europe did not have last names until the 18th century when population censuses began and various laws went into effect to catalog and organize information. This site will be constantly updating its lists so visit often. For a personalized last name search, please use the Paypal button or email us. Enjoy!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Eisenkot
Yiddish for iron - eisen and a distorted form of kop (head), i.e. Ironhead.
Perhaps the name originator was not deemed especially astute.
If Kot as in Kotler is teapot, then wouldn't eisenkot be more likely as iron teapot, rather than iron head ? That kop/kot theory is a bit of a stretch. Keep trying.
If Kot as in Kotler is teapot, then wouldn't eisenkot be more likely as iron teapot, rather than iron head ? That kop/kot theory is a bit of a stretch. Keep trying.
ReplyDelete