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ArchivesLenois, male name, any idea of it's origin?
It, and it's various spellings, are somewhat common where I live (West Tennessee). It is my grandfather's name. It was used mainly in the 1800s to mid 1900s. Other spellings I have encountered are Lanoice, Lenoys, and Lanois.
Thanks,
Melina Raven Maness
Thanks,
Melina Raven Maness
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Hey, Faerie :)
Lenois/Lanois is probably the French surname Lanois. The other spellings would represent an English attempt to pronounce the French name :)
Lenois/Lanois is probably the French surname Lanois. The other spellings would represent an English attempt to pronounce the French name :)
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Hey Meredith! I had a hunch it was French (the Le/La part) but I kept thinking it might be connected to Noir, and meaning something like The Black.
What does Lanois mean? Any idea?
What does Lanois mean? Any idea?
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Not a clue...
Try Noms de Famille et prenoms etc (or something like that) by Albert Dauzat...It covers most French surnames and possibly a couple of first names as well. I ought to get a copy but I'm too lazy. I suppose I should check Amazon for it....
If I get the afternoon in the Welsh National Library that I've been after, I'll look it up for you :)
Try Noms de Famille et prenoms etc (or something like that) by Albert Dauzat...It covers most French surnames and possibly a couple of first names as well. I ought to get a copy but I'm too lazy. I suppose I should check Amazon for it....
If I get the afternoon in the Welsh National Library that I've been after, I'll look it up for you :)
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Thanks so much! :)
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