I'd like to know where my ancestors lived before they ended up in South Africa.
2006-09-03 13:48:07 · 4 answers · asked by Daniel L 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Definition: Derived from the Germanic given name Lewis, meaning "reknowned, famous battle."
Surname Origin: English
2006-09-03 13:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Name Origin Meaning Gender
Lew English Diminutive of Lewis: English variant of the Franco-Germanic name Louis: Famous warrior. In Wales, sometimes Lewis is used in place of Llewellyn. Famous Bearer: 19th century writer Lewis Carroll. Male
Lewis German Form of Louis. Famous in battle. Male
this is for the given name, but the surname likely means the same, or indicates that you are a descendant of someone with the name.
2006-09-03 13:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by altgrave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its english. It kinda makes sence that your family lived in south america. The british colonies were down there and they often named their slaves after them too. The lewis and Eaton family were kinda tight. Both are very english.
2006-09-03 16:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by circusdejojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from Mr Lewis
2006-09-03 15:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by wheels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋