This reference examines the history of Jewish forenames and surnames, tracing the origin of each name and the changes that have occured over generations.
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Researching the derivations of Jewish names is a complicated task, and one that Benzion Kaganoff takes on with admirable results. He delves into the roots of names from Aaron (and its derivatives Agronsky, Arkin, and Orlik) to Zwirn (German for thread), finding biblical, occupational, and regional origins for nearly 4,000 names. Because Jewish names have been adapted and modified so often over the years, it's all the more a triumph that Kaganoff has traced the history of so many common Jewish names and their offshoots.
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The history was very informative. I would have liked more names as many of the names I am researching weren't included in this dictionary.
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A book of LAST names,
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I bought this book to find examples of Jewish, first names but instead found a book giving the history of Jewish, last names.
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