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Wonder where the name Alonzo originates?
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Ashley | Report | 24 Jun 2006 16:27 |
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Angela Alonzo and Alonso are both Spanish names although they might also be Italian like Heather said. When written with an 's' it is usually a forename but with a 'z' it is more usual as a surname. If he had Spanish ancestors you should know that all Spanish and south americans have double surnames. Women do not change their name on marriage and the children automatically have the surname of their father and their mother (in that order). The surname that almost everyone uses in day to day life is their father's surname, i.e.their next to last name. this becomes confusing when you move to a non spanish country, people start to use your last name which is actually your mother's maiden name and not the one you have been using previously. It sounds confusing and it is. I live in Chile and only have one surname. Because of this I frequently find that businesses, banks etc try to put my second christian name as my surname. It takes a lot of explanation and it's possible that this could explain why he swopped his names around. I hope this helps. best wishes Ashley |
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Thelma | Report | 24 Jun 2006 14:46 |
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Could be marriage View Record Walter Binch 1861 Apr-May-Jun Radford Nottinghamshire View Record Hannah Cooper 1861 Apr-May-Jun Radford Nottinghamshire View Record Thomas Wilson 1861 Apr-May-Jun Radford Nottinghamshire View Record Mary Winfield 1861 Apr-May-Jun Radford Nottinghamshire |
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Caroline | Report | 24 Jun 2006 14:31 |
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hello, in my book of names Alonzo is the English version of Alphonso which comes from old German; Adal-funs which means 'noble and ready' the Italian version is Alfonso. hope this helps Caroline |
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hooch | Report | 24 Jun 2006 14:06 |
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I havnt got a clue lol only managed to get back on that side (my maternal granddad) to my great great grandparents. Alonzo my great grandad one of his brothers was called Wallis Eli Binch (another quite unusual name) and there was a Herbert too but thier dad was called Walter and thier mum was Mary (dont know her maiden name) and thats all ive got so far (too many things been happening in my paternal side at the mo but may now go back to mums dads side) A mystery im going to love solving lol Angie xxx |
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Heather | Report | 24 Jun 2006 13:51 |
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Sounds Italian, doesnt it? Do you think it was a rellies surname? |
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hooch | Report | 24 Jun 2006 13:49 |
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I think their are some beautiful unusual names in our ancestors. (seen a lot the amount of hours spent searching the BMD's) My great grandad was named Alonzo Walter Binch. I wonder where the name Alonzo comes from? (sound quite exotic to me lol) Although he later swapped his first and middle name around then dropped the Alonzo altogether :( ( flipping confusing when ya trying to trace ya ancestors lol) I love the name Angie xxx |
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