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Help[Opinions] Re: Wolfgang: Ethnic
in reply to a message by Francesca
We definitely have the surname to match, and my husband speaks German. (I don't, which is too bad.) That said, we're third/fourth generation in the US at this point, so it's still possible for the name to seem as though we were trying a mite too hard. Its not as though we arrived 10 years ago.
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Participating in the use and honor of your heritage, despite being third- or fourth-generation, is nothing to nurture concern over. My family has been here roughly the same length, and my name is in accordance with their origin.
Be aware, however, that there will be confusion in the United States regarding the pronunciation. Then again, the majority names (despite their simplicity, or otherwise) receive their share of butchering at some point, so it really is unavoidable and should not cause worry.
This message was edited 2/22/2012, 9:12 AM
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