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The Origin of True (Surname)

by Winter Roisin (guest)

6/29/2003, 11:24 PM

I'm wondering if anybody can help me. I after the origin of True (as a surname). I believe it means "True or Truth". It was my Grandmother's maiden name and she came over from Wales when she was 3 years old.
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- Nanaea +1

6/30/2003, 5:03 AM

According to surname lexicographers Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges, "True" is an English surname, common especially in the Midlands. A nickname for a trustworthy man, from the Middle English word "trew" or "trewe" meaning "faithful", "steadfast", which in turn comes from the Old English word "treowe".

-- Nanaea

- Winter Roisin (guest)

7/1/2003, 12:10 AM

Thanks.

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