can anyone out there tell me the meaning of a surname?

Question

" lizabram " this of course is the phonetic english translation of the name..................thanks..

Answer 1

Hi Josei Boy, in my opinion this name has Hebrew and/or Semitic origins. Most probably the name is composed by two words

liç + abram

where

Liç - ( lic or lix) would be a substantive that would come from the root of a primitive Hebrew verb pronounced leehg in english and written written lyg in hebrew charachters from right to left and pronounced leehg which meant:

to rejoice, exult, be glad (substantive form - joy, exultation happiness or glee)

and

Abram which would be a primitive contraction of Abraham that was not only a name but also meant:
Abram = "exalted father"
original name of Abraham

the closest translation I believe would be:

Joy of Abraham


Hope it helped.
SantJacob

Answer 2

Long ago it was called a `serf name` used by serfs, slaves or cooks or maids etc., that was when fuedal England was ruled by Barons, Earls, Kings and so on.
They took the name which indicated who they worked for, like Ethowulf serf of Leowulf, as an example.
Then came names like Ericson - son of Eric. Smithson, son of Smith, Johnson, son of John etc.
There was also place names, like Gaunt, hence John o` Gaunt, Brooks, Rivers as per Joan Rivers etc.
Got the picture?
To get the meaning of your name you`ll have to research and find something similar.

Answer 3

A family name, surname, or last name is the part of a person's name that indicates to what family he or she belongs. The use of family names today is widespread in cultures around the world although each culture has its own rules as to how these names are applied and used


check out this site = ): http://sumtercountyhistory.com/surname.htm

Answer 4

go to www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/

Answer 5

from what language???