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!
Showing posts with label E. Show all posts
Showing posts with label E. Show all posts
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.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Eiger
From the town of Eger in Bohemia.
A famous bearer of this last name was Rabbi Akiva Eiger, or Akiva Güns, Yiddish: עקיבא אייגער, (Eisenstadt, 1761 – Poznań, 1837), an outstanding Talmudic scholar, influential halakhic decisor and foremost leader of European Jewry during the early 19th century.
A famous bearer of this last name was Rabbi Akiva Eiger, or Akiva Güns, Yiddish: עקיבא אייגער, (Eisenstadt, 1761 – Poznań, 1837), an outstanding Talmudic scholar, influential halakhic decisor and foremost leader of European Jewry during the early 19th century.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
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