Fisgeyer, from Yiddish for feet (fis) and walker (gayer), i.e. pedestrian. Perhaps the original bearer of the name couldn'd afford to pay for transportation and thus had to walk.
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Fisgeyer
Fisgeyer, from Yiddish for feet (fis) and walker (gayer), i.e. pedestrian. Perhaps the original bearer of the name couldn'd afford to pay for transportation and thus had to walk.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Fuchsman
From the German «Fuchs» («fox») and «Mann» («man»). Possibly given to a seller of fox pelts.
Friday, January 22, 2010
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