2007-10-13 09:57:21 · 5 answers · asked by lavella m 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
This is what www.ancestry.com had to say about 'Christian' as a forename and surname.
First Name
Christian
English: from Latin Christianus “follower of Christ”, in use as a given name during the Middle Ages, and sporadically ever since. The name Christ itself (Greek Khristos) is a translation of the Hebrew term Messiah “anointed”. Cognates m.: Low German: Carsten. Danish: Kristen.
A Dictionary of First Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0192800507
Last Name
Christian
English, German, and French: from the personal name Christian, a vernacular form of Latin Christianus ‘follower of Christ’ (see Christ). This personal name was introduced into England following the Norman conquest, especially by Breton settlers. It was also used in the same form as a female name.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-13 11:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by itsjustme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can.
I am a high school counselor. One of my students has the last name Christian. I also taught her dad in school many years ago. Alas, his last name was Christian, also. By the way, I have had students who had the first name Christian. I never had a student named Christian Christian. (I once knew a Thomas Thomas. Guess what he named his son? You are right...Thomas Thomas Jr.)
2007-10-13 19:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by Counselor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How hard can it be for you to look up that answer?
Of course, the answer is, "Of Course"
2007-10-13 18:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by paul s 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be, and it is.
2007-10-13 19:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Here are the first 100, out of many, from 1880 in the USA, courtesy of our friends the Mormons. Your phone book would have told you too.
1. Cha's. W. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1816> GA
2. Mary CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1811> GA
3. Aaron CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1857> AL
4. Allen CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1815> SC
5. Amanda CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1815> GA
6. William CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1845> AL
7. Martha CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1843> AL
8. Melissa CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1873> AL
9. Martha CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1875> AL
10. Sarah CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1880> AL
11. Bob CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1840> AL
12. Jane CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1846> AL
13. Sallie CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1867> AL
14. Annie CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1869> AL
15. Carlos CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1871> AL
16. King CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1873> AL
17. George CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1875> AL
18. Berryman CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1837> AL
19. Margurite CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
SDau Gender: Female Birth: <1863> AL
20. Mary Ann CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
SGDau Gender: Female Birth: <1879> AL
21. Sallie CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Other Gender: Female Birth: <1859> AL
22. Dolly CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Mother Gender: Female Birth: <1798> VA
23. Henry CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1833> AL
24. Mariah CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1842> AL
25. Celia CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1865> AL
26. Ida CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1868> AL
27. Clark CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1871> AL
28. George CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1873> AL
29. Florida CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1875> AL
30. Carrie CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1878> AL
31. M. T. W. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1840> AL
32. Elizar M. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1845> AL
33. Idar CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1867> AL
34. Alma CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1869> AL
35. Charley CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1868> GA
36. Rosa Lee CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1871> AL
37. Gertrude CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1875> AL
38. Maning CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1876> AL
39. Mack CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1877> AL
40. Robert Y. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1879> AL
41. Rich CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Alabama
Other Gender: Male Birth: <1872> AL
42. Albert CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1857> AR
43. Carissa M. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1858> AR
44. William CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1876> AR
45. Lucius D. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1878> AR
46. Addison K. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1880> AR
47. Eugine J. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Other Gender: Male Birth: <1854> AR
48. Carry CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Niece Gender: Female Birth: <1864> AR
49. Hosea CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1853> AR
50. Alice B. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1856> MS
51. Eleanor K. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1876> AR
52. Robert B. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1850> AL
53. Anena M. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1852> AL
54. Pauline L. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1874> AR
55. Franklin R. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1876> AR
56. Harry P. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1878> AR
57. Robert CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1879> AR
58. Edmond C. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
BroL Gender: Male Birth: <1854> AR
59. W. H. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1845> VA
60. E. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1858> MS
61. Ida CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1874> AR
62. Rose CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1876> AR
63. Minnia CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1879> AR
64. Hilley CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arkansas
Other Gender: Male Birth: <1857> TN
65. Charles CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arizona
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1848> OH
66. Annie CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arizona
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1853> OH
67. Frank CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / Arizona
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1875> AZ
68. Joseph CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1855> PORTUGAL
69. Mary CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1854> PORTUGAL
70. Mary CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1876> CA
71. William CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
FatherL Gender: Male Birth: <1819> ISLE OF MAN
72. R. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1824> FL
73. Olive CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1831> NY
74. Buer CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Other Gender: Male Birth: <1828> SWITZ
75. Victor CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1820> FRA
76. John CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1841> ISLE OF MAN
77. Sarah L. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1847> IL
78. Laura CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1865> CA
79. Dora CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1867> CA
80. Charles W. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1869> CA
81. Ada CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1872> CA
82. Sarah CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1875> CA
83. George L. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1877> CA
84. Martin CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Other Gender: Male Birth: <1852> DEN
85. Caroline CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Other Gender: Female Birth: <1850> DEN
86. Anna N. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Other Gender: Female Birth: <1878> CA
87. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Other Gender: Male Birth: <1880> CA
88. Martin CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1852> DENMARK
89. Caroline M. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1850> DENMARK
90. Annie M. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1878> CA
91. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1880> CA
92. Hans CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Other Gender: Male Birth: <1848> DENMARK
93. Hannah CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Other Gender: Female Birth: <1863> DENMARK
94. Mack CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Other Gender: Male Birth: <1851> IRE
95. M. C. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Other Gender: Male Birth: <1827> FLANDERS
96. John CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Self Gender: Male Birth: <1833> PRUSSIA
97. Amtje M. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1842> PRUSSIA
98. John H. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1873> CA
99. Fred W. CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Son Gender: Male Birth: <1876> CA
100. Anna CHRISTIAN - 1880 United States Census / California
Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1880> CA
2007-10-13 20:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋