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This
book identifies 882 surnames used by Jews in Bulgaria. Each surname
entry identifies its original language, a full reference for biblical,
Talmudic or Mishnaic names, and a full meaning and reference to a
medieval Spanish source when appropriate. Bulgaria was a melting pot
for Jews. The various origins of these surnames are the result of waves
of migration to Bulgaria from Bavaria, France, Hungary, Italy, Spain,
Russia and Ukraine. A brief overview of Bulgarian Jewish history
explains the origin and meaning of these names.
Typical entry:
Arditi
{also Adut, Ardit, Ardot} (Spanish or Italian) Toponym of Roda,
Catalonia province, Spain, meaning “from Roda”.
Surname
found 1387 in Barcelona. (Reference: Madurell Marimon, Jose M.
“El arte de la seda en Barcelona entre judios y
conversos.”
Sefarad
1965, 25, 2:247–281). Derives from
‘ardito’ meaning ‘bold.’
7" x 10" 104pp. hardcover $30.00
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