What is the origin of the family name Wright?
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Names used to refer to someone's profession.  Wright was a craftsman.  The first term that came to mind was a wheel Wright.  They made wagon wheels.  Over time the name was transferred from father to son.  It let people know where you came from
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Do you mean the origin of the name "Brunner"?\n\nBrunner derives from "Brunnen" which means "water well" in German.
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Origin:  Anglo-Saxon\nMeaning: Dweller by the dark stream.\nOrigin: English\nMeaning: Courtly; courteous.\nOrigin: English\nMeaning: Courtier; court attendant.\nOrigin: French\nMeaning: From the court, or short nose. From the surname of the aristocratic Courtenay family, based on the Old French word meaning short nose. Courtly; courteous.\nOrigin: French\nMeaning: From the court, or short nose. From the surname of the aristocratic Courtenay family, based on the Old French word meaning short nose.\nOrigin: Latin\nMeaning: Born at court. \n\nGood LUCK!
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of it name, the name\nhttp://www.philipdru.com/griffin3_stream.html
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Who are you? Steven Wright.
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It seems to be a Spanish surname. Probably central America.
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Its a term of respect for minor nobility.  It comes from the anglo-saxon word hlaefdig which means something like "the maker of the bread."  Traditionalist Wiccans use it in reference to women who've attained the rank of third degree.  Wiccans also sometimes use it to refer to the Wiccan Goddess in situations where they would prefer not to use Her "True" or "Secret" name.
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Hi there,\n\nThe name originated from Spain and Cuba.  Here are a couple of websites with more info:\n\nhttp://www.surnameweb.org/scripts/data/database.cgi?file=swlink&report=norigin&surname=Galarza\n\nhttp://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/Fact.aspx?fid=5&ln=Galarza&o_xid=9879&o_lid=9879&o_xt=21840&offerid=0%3a7896%3a0
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The family name of CORBIN is English, French, and Irish in origin.  The name is derived from one who was a dweller at the sign of the raven;  descendant of Coirbin(little chariot).
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Origin: Dutch \nMeaning: Surname form of Richard.  \nGender: Male
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Wright Brothers. They actually invent aeronautical engineering. Their basic principles are still used today. Their models airfoils indicated thin wings worked. Large wings and slow air thicker gives more lift. It was about the only refinement of their work. Their propeller was designed from the principles of airfoil as well and the curves are the ones still used today.\nThey rewrote the erroneous lifting tables of Lillinathall, Bell, others. Amazing really.
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its from the greek word Genea meaning "generation,race"
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In many cases last names derived from what people did for a living. Imagine a village where several men named "John" live. In conversation, you might distinguish between one John and all the others by saying "John The Blacksmith", or "John The Baker". Eventually, human nature being what it is, people would drop the "The", and you'd be left with "John Blacksmith" and "John Baker".\n\nAnother way last names came into being was as a method of indicating lineage or parentage. "John MacDonald", in Scotland, used to literally mean "John, son of Donald."
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Yeah ok , that's a good name , especially if there is a "Wright" in the band. Hey! , do you guys like to drink? If so , what about "The Polka Zot's" , haha! pretty good , huh?
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Heres a couple sites you can try.\nhttp://www.nameseekers.co.uk/surname.htm\nhttp://www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/
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Its a hard to find name with no origins at least one that I can find :)
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There doesn't seem to be a consensus on this. \nFrom http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/d/dick.php: <br />\n"It may come from the Dutch Dyck, a bank or dike, a bulwark thrown up in the Low Countries against the sea or rivers to prevent inundation."\nAccording to http://www.mybirthcare.com/favorites/M/English/meaning.asp?name=Dick<br />\n"Rhyming nickname from medieval times. Richard 'strong ruler' was shortened to Rick then rhymed to Dick."\nI trust "The Straight Dope" in all things, and according to them, over the years "Dick" has meant "a riding whip, an apron, abbreviation for "dictionary," a policeman, a declaration, and (of course), the penis."  <br />\nhttp://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mspotteddick.html