What does the last name Lively mean?

It is generally accepted that the surname Lively is from the fact that the person is a keen, hard and dilligent worker.

It means re-birth. Commonly found in Japanese and Chinese names.

Sometimes it is from a woman who is getting married and wants to learn more about the name she will soon be adopting. Others come from people looking for the answer to a school assignment (when will teachers learn that asking students to learn the origin of their last name rarely teaches them anything useful?). The majority, however, come from people who are just beginning to look at their family tree and hope that learning the origin of their last name will give them insight into where their family originally came from.

Last names aren't always as simple as they sound, however. Kerry, for example, is an Irish surname. Yet, Senator John Kerry, the Democratic candidate for U.S. President, has Austrian origins - his grandfather changed his name from Kohn to Kerry after arriving in the U.S. As you trace the origin of your own last name, don't be surprised to find that its present incarnation has been changed from the original as well.

You may have a slight spelling variation of the original name, an anglicized version, or even a completely different surname. Difficulties aside, there is something neat about learning what your name means and how it was originally derived. Check the Glossary of Last Name Meanings & Origins for the meaning and origin of your family name.

The distinguished surname Blase originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. It came from the name Blasio which means 'stuttering.

Coronado from Spanish origins from coronado 'crowned', past participle of coronare 'to crown.

The last name Coronado in the US Identify people search database.

Origins of the surname Dunn are Chiefs of Hy Regain in the Queen's County. A very ancient sept in Province Leinster of etc.

The boy's name Jennings is a variant of Jenkin (Flemish), and the meaning of Jennings is little John.

Martinez is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Martin. " Martin is from the Latin "Martinus," a derivitive of "Mars.

RE: Hurley Edward VanHoltz & Florence Jane WicksI do not mean to intrude but I thought you might like to know that there is a grave next to the one that interested you. It is a bench with the name Robert Murray VanHoltz, 1981 - 1997. Just did not know if you were aware of that or would want a photo of it.

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The last name of a pope has little significance because most popes select a new name once they are elected. This has been a papal tradition since 533 with the election of Pope John II, whose birth name was Mercurius. Many popes select names of previous popes or favorite Saints, the name change symbolizes the change a new pope brings.

Reid is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "near the reeds" or "red-haired". It was used as a place name.

The surname Sorenson is a variant of Sorensen. The name is of Scandinavian origin, specifically Danish and Norwegian. It means "harsh, austere".

The meaning of the name Thomas is A Twin. The origin of the name Thomas is Greek.

Billings Name Meaning and History (origin: Local) From the town of Billing, in Lincolnshire, England. Beilean, Gaelic, loquacious; a prattling person.

The name Quijas is Spanish and is probably a habitational name from Quijas in Cantabria province.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.

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