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Stoffel is a Dutch-language given name and German-language surname derived from a diminutive of a reduced form of Christoffer. [1] [2] Like the related Stoffer it has thus emerged from the medieval personal name of Greek origin Christopher with the literal meaning "bearer of christ". [3] Notable people with the name include:
Christoffel is a Dutch and Afrikaans cognate of the masculine given name Christopher. Short forms include Chris, Christie, Kristof, and Stoffel. Christoffel also occurs as a patronymic surname. People with the name include:
Samir is a male name found commonly in the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, Central Asia and Europe. In Arabic, Samir (سمير) means holy, jovial, loyal or charming companion. In Indian languages it is derived from the Sanskrit word samīr (समीर) meaning gust of wind or gentle breeze. Samira is the feminine spelling, also found in both languages.
Mandel is a surname that occurs in multiple cultures and languages. It is a Dutch, German and Jewish surname, meaning "almond", from the Middle High German and Middle Dutch mandel. Mandel can be a locational surname, from places called Mandel, such as Mandel, Germany. Mandel may also be a Dutch surname, from the Middle Dutch mandele, meaning a number of sheaves of harvested wheat.
Simons is a surname of Scandinavian origins and a variant of Sigmundsson, a patronymic surname with roots in proto-Germanic *segaz and *mundō, giving a rough translation of "protection through victory".
Pietersen is a Dutch and Afrikaans patronymic surname meaning "son of Peter". There are other spellings. Pietersen is a rare given name. People with the surname Pietersen include:
Steichen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Koster is the Dutch word for sexton or verger, derived from the Latin custos.
Jacobs is a patronymic medieval surname. Its origin is from the given name Jacob, derived from the Latin Jacobus, itself derived from the Hebrew language personal name Yaakov, from the Hebrew word akev ("heel"). It is common in English speaking countries and German speaking countries. There are many variant spellings. The first record of the surname is in 1244 in the "Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia". Jacobs is also an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the baptismal name Jacob. The surname Jacobs referred to the son of Jacob which belongs to the category of patronymic surnames. People with the surname Jacobs include:
Scheffer is a German occupational surname related to German Schäfer or Schaffer. Notable people with the surname include:
Grégoire is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
De Wit or de Wit is a surname of Dutch origin meaning "the white (one)", thought to be generally a reference to blond hair. In 2007, 24,904 people had this name in Netherlands alone, making it the 21st most common name in that country. Variant forms are De With, De Witt, De Witte and, especially in North America, DeWitt. People with the name include:
Pescatore is a surname that may refer to:
Behm is a surname of Germanic origin. The name refers to:
Schaus or Schauss is a German-language surname of Luxembourgian origin. Notable people with the surname include::
Brand is a surname. It usually is a patronymic from the Germanic personal name Brando (="sword") or a short form of a compound personal name like Hildebrand. The surname originated separately in England, Scotland, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, and North Germany. Also many Scandinavian Brands immigrated across Scandinavia and Europe. Notable people with the surname include:
Nel is both a South African (Afrikaans) surname and a Dutch feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
Janse is a Dutch patronymic surname. People with this name include:
Lutgen or Lütgen is a Low German, Wallonian and Luxembourgish surname. It is derived from a diminutive of a Germanic personal name formed either with the first element liut "people" or hlod/hlut "famous" and may refer to:
Tuli is a last name that derives from multiple cultures around the world. It is predominantly found in Northern India, with respects to Finland, Turkey and the Philippines as well. As for India, the surname Tuli derives from a Khatri sub-caste in India. Khatris are traditionally `Kshatriyas` or Warriors. Tuli is a respected clan in India and members of this community are usually from Punjab in North India. They had a prominent role in the struggle for India's independence against the British Raj. In the Philippines, the Tuli surname derives from the Filipino rite of male circumcision. It has a long historical tradition and is considered an obligatory rite of passage for males; boys who have not undergone the ritual are labelled supót and face ridicule from their peers. Although not as common, the Tuli last name has been notable in Nordic regions such as Finland, translating to "fire". Alternative methods of spelling the surname Tuli in Nordic regions include Tuuli and Tóli.
Josy is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Approximately 16,809 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: United States; Highest density in: Luxembourg.
Usage: 3% firstname, 97% surname.
