For my history class we have to put together the meaning of our full name so far I have
The Victory Of The People, Light, and I need some help figuring out the meaning of my last name which is Kriz. I know my name originated in Bohemia. And Our name was shortened from something longer.
Does anyone know the meaning of the last name Kriz?
Frizz! LOL
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Where did the name and meaning for coffee cake come about?
since there is no coffee in it....
Where did the name and meaning for coffee cake come about?
They are called coffee cakes, because they pair well with Coffee
Here's more about coffee cakes...
"Food historians generally agree the concept of coffee cake [eating sweet cakes with coffee] most likely originated in Northern/Central Europe sometime in the 17th century. Why this place and time? These countries were already known for their traditional for sweet yeast breads. When coffee was introduced to Europe these cakes were a natural accompaniment. German, Dutch, and Scandinavian immigrants brought their coffee cake recipes with them to America.
The first coffee cake-type foods were more like bread than cake. They were simple concoctions of yeast, flour, eggs, sugar, nuts, dried fruit and sweet spices. Over time, coffee cake recipes changed. Sugared fruit, cheese, yogurt and other creamy fillings are often used in today's American coffee cake recipes."
Reply:You're welcome =) ty for picking my answer =) Report Abuse
Reply:It's a cake served with coffee or eaten at breakfast. It's not named for an ingredient...it's named coffee cake because people usually drink coffee when they're eating it.
Many foods are named for things other than their ingredients. Hamburgers weren't named that because they contain ham, which they don't. They named for the city where they originated. Hamburg Germany. And, candy canes don't contain canes. They're named "cane" for their shape.
Reply:it's quick and easy to make you do not have to frost it it is better warm and goes good with coffee
Reply:It's cake that goes well with coffee, therefore it is called coffee cake.
Where did the name and meaning for coffee cake come about?
They are called coffee cakes, because they pair well with Coffee
Here's more about coffee cakes...
"Food historians generally agree the concept of coffee cake [eating sweet cakes with coffee] most likely originated in Northern/Central Europe sometime in the 17th century. Why this place and time? These countries were already known for their traditional for sweet yeast breads. When coffee was introduced to Europe these cakes were a natural accompaniment. German, Dutch, and Scandinavian immigrants brought their coffee cake recipes with them to America.
The first coffee cake-type foods were more like bread than cake. They were simple concoctions of yeast, flour, eggs, sugar, nuts, dried fruit and sweet spices. Over time, coffee cake recipes changed. Sugared fruit, cheese, yogurt and other creamy fillings are often used in today's American coffee cake recipes."
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Reply:It's a cake served with coffee or eaten at breakfast. It's not named for an ingredient...it's named coffee cake because people usually drink coffee when they're eating it.
Many foods are named for things other than their ingredients. Hamburgers weren't named that because they contain ham, which they don't. They named for the city where they originated. Hamburg Germany. And, candy canes don't contain canes. They're named "cane" for their shape.
Reply:it's quick and easy to make you do not have to frost it it is better warm and goes good with coffee
Reply:It's cake that goes well with coffee, therefore it is called coffee cake.
Which name is best and does meaning really matter?
My husband and I are expecting our second son in a few days. We are still undecided on a name.
Ryan (little king) Scott
OR
Cameron (crooked nose) Scott
We like both but are having a hard time deciding between the two. Does the meaning of the name really matter or should it depend on what we like best?
Which name is best and does meaning really matter?
I like Ryan Scott best. It just sounds good together.
but Cameron Scott sounds fine too. The meaning of the name doesn't matter and i think crooked nose sounds cute. So go with whatever name you like as if the meanings weren't there.
Reply:Name meanings do matter. I have a friend named Naomi (pleasant) and she is very pleasant to be around. And it doesn't even have to match up to the actual meaning of the name my friend Danielle (God is my Judge) while she is a Christian and God is her judge the story of Daniel in the lion's den matches her personality better as I like to say "The lions don't mess with her". So also think about the people you know who are named Ryan Scott or Cameron Scott; which person do you want your kid to act more like?
Also think do you want "little king scotsman" or "crooked nose scotsman"? (Scott means either scotsman or tattoo)
My vote is for Ryan Scott because I think Cameron is more of a girl's name. But since you both seem to like the name Scott why don't you make that name his first name and then pick another name to be the middle name or you could just do what my cousins did, they picked out a couple of names and then waited until their daughter was born and then decided what name she looked the most like. So you could wait and see if he looks more like a Ryan or Cameron before deciding.
Reply:I think it should depend on what you like best and not necessarily the meaning. Most people won't even know what the meaning of a name is unless you tell them. I like both your names, though actually I like them for girls. I have two co-workers named Ryan (one male, one female) and there are two little girls in my kids' preschool named Cameron, but also a boy Cameron in my neighborhood. So I think both names are pretty unisex.
Of the two, I like Cameron better. It just gives me the impression of a cute little boy and as an older child, someone smart. Ryan is okay but not as good - but that's just my opinion. Either will be great! Good Luck!
Reply:Personally, I love the name Ryan. It's my cousin's name, haha.
But it's really great, for both a little baby and an adult!
The meaning is a big plus as well.
Cameron isn't bad, but it's really common, and well sort of feminine in my opinion. The meaning makes it worse in my opinion.
I don't think the meaning makes THAT big of a difference. It's not like someone is going to go up to a guy named Camerson and say "OMG you're name means crooked nose!!!"
Don't worry, just pick the name you love.
Maybe wait until you see your son, and pick the name that fits him best?
Or ask the older brother/sister to be which name they like best?
Congrats!
Reply:I wouldn't really look at meanings unless you wanted to name your child "hope, or loved" then maybe look at names that have those meanings. But, it's interesting to see when you name your child once you see them and look at the meaning later. I got the privilage to name my brother - I chose the name 'Aiden' this was 6 years ago. Now, looking at the meaning "little fire" totally resembles his persaonlity, and his strawberry blonde haircolour.
Reply:I think the meaning is just a bit of fun. I suppose your son would like it better if he had a cool meaning to his name. On the other hand i know a guy called Cameron and he likes his name so it's really up to you. I like Cameron Scott personally because it has more syllables and sort of rolls of the toung.
Reply:Meaning is not the most important thing in my opinion becauseI don't think people will be like the "Nice to meet you Cameron. Are you aware that your name means "crooked nose"?" :D Because not everyone is going to know the meaning. That said, I much prefer Ryan anyway. And it doesn't hurt that it has a good meaning. :D
Reply:For some people the meaning really matters. If it doesn't really matter to you then it just doesn't. Personally I like Ryan better than Cameron, but that's because Cameron is becoming very feminine these days. Ryan will always be masculine to me.
Good luck and congratulations!
Reply:I like Ryan Scott together better but I have a soft spot for Cameron its my sons name, but very overused now a days. Meanging dont mean anything after you pick out the name if that makes sense. When there 13 will you be screamig Cameron Scott get in here or hey crocked nose, lol!
Reply:I don't think the meaning means a thing unless you want it to. Go with what you like best and want to call you son for his whole life :)
If I went my meaning, Marie means "bitter"... but it's a family name that will be passed down if our next is a girl.
Reply:well my names meaning is very important to me. If it ment crooked nose I would have been upset. So if it's between the two I'd pick Ryan. It's a cute name anyway.
Reply:Yes and no, I would never use Cameron or Kennedy because of their meanings, Kennedy means deformed head!!!
So definitally Ryan Scott, it is an amazingg name %26lt;3
Reply:I think it really comes down to what you like best. I think they are both nice names. I really like Cameron Scott a little more than Ryan Scott.
--My husband's name is Cameron. :)
Good luck!
Reply:I love both names
I like Ryan a bit more than Cameron
Ryan Cameron or Cameron Ryan works
Reply:Ryan
meaning does not matter at all, unlesss you are super religious and want your kid to be like a saint or something.......
Reply:It should depend on what you like best, not the meaning. I can see why you are having a hard time deciding between the two! They are both very nice names, but I think Ryan Scott sounds better.
Reply:Yes the meaning should matter. I like Cameron because it flows better, but I like Ryan b/c i've always loved tht name more.
Reply:The meaning does NOT matter, so pick which name you all like best.
One of my favorite girls names is Kennedy and it means ugly head!
But it's such a cute name so who cares. (:
Reply:Meaning never meant anything to me because no one asks/cares unless one is very religious! I love Cameron.
Reply:i think it should depend on the way you liike it because not many people will know the meaning of the names unless you tell them.
I like Ryan Scott
Reply:I'd go w/ ryan cameron scott @ this late date! It's a great combo, and no more choices to make! Good Luck!
Reply:It should depend on what you like the best.Personally I like ryan scott because that'ss my cousins name.
Good luck!
Reply:Ryan is best and meaning doesn't matter.
Reply:Meaning doesn't matter much to me, but I still like Ryan Scott better.
Reply:Ryan
Reply:I have always loved the name Ryan Scott! Wanted to name my boy that but someone else used the name :(
Ryan (little king) Scott
OR
Cameron (crooked nose) Scott
We like both but are having a hard time deciding between the two. Does the meaning of the name really matter or should it depend on what we like best?
Which name is best and does meaning really matter?
I like Ryan Scott best. It just sounds good together.
but Cameron Scott sounds fine too. The meaning of the name doesn't matter and i think crooked nose sounds cute. So go with whatever name you like as if the meanings weren't there.
Reply:Name meanings do matter. I have a friend named Naomi (pleasant) and she is very pleasant to be around. And it doesn't even have to match up to the actual meaning of the name my friend Danielle (God is my Judge) while she is a Christian and God is her judge the story of Daniel in the lion's den matches her personality better as I like to say "The lions don't mess with her". So also think about the people you know who are named Ryan Scott or Cameron Scott; which person do you want your kid to act more like?
Also think do you want "little king scotsman" or "crooked nose scotsman"? (Scott means either scotsman or tattoo)
My vote is for Ryan Scott because I think Cameron is more of a girl's name. But since you both seem to like the name Scott why don't you make that name his first name and then pick another name to be the middle name or you could just do what my cousins did, they picked out a couple of names and then waited until their daughter was born and then decided what name she looked the most like. So you could wait and see if he looks more like a Ryan or Cameron before deciding.
Reply:I think it should depend on what you like best and not necessarily the meaning. Most people won't even know what the meaning of a name is unless you tell them. I like both your names, though actually I like them for girls. I have two co-workers named Ryan (one male, one female) and there are two little girls in my kids' preschool named Cameron, but also a boy Cameron in my neighborhood. So I think both names are pretty unisex.
Of the two, I like Cameron better. It just gives me the impression of a cute little boy and as an older child, someone smart. Ryan is okay but not as good - but that's just my opinion. Either will be great! Good Luck!
Reply:Personally, I love the name Ryan. It's my cousin's name, haha.
But it's really great, for both a little baby and an adult!
The meaning is a big plus as well.
Cameron isn't bad, but it's really common, and well sort of feminine in my opinion. The meaning makes it worse in my opinion.
I don't think the meaning makes THAT big of a difference. It's not like someone is going to go up to a guy named Camerson and say "OMG you're name means crooked nose!!!"
Don't worry, just pick the name you love.
Maybe wait until you see your son, and pick the name that fits him best?
Or ask the older brother/sister to be which name they like best?
Congrats!
Reply:I wouldn't really look at meanings unless you wanted to name your child "hope, or loved" then maybe look at names that have those meanings. But, it's interesting to see when you name your child once you see them and look at the meaning later. I got the privilage to name my brother - I chose the name 'Aiden' this was 6 years ago. Now, looking at the meaning "little fire" totally resembles his persaonlity, and his strawberry blonde haircolour.
Reply:I think the meaning is just a bit of fun. I suppose your son would like it better if he had a cool meaning to his name. On the other hand i know a guy called Cameron and he likes his name so it's really up to you. I like Cameron Scott personally because it has more syllables and sort of rolls of the toung.
Reply:Meaning is not the most important thing in my opinion becauseI don't think people will be like the "Nice to meet you Cameron. Are you aware that your name means "crooked nose"?" :D Because not everyone is going to know the meaning. That said, I much prefer Ryan anyway. And it doesn't hurt that it has a good meaning. :D
Reply:For some people the meaning really matters. If it doesn't really matter to you then it just doesn't. Personally I like Ryan better than Cameron, but that's because Cameron is becoming very feminine these days. Ryan will always be masculine to me.
Good luck and congratulations!
Reply:I like Ryan Scott together better but I have a soft spot for Cameron its my sons name, but very overused now a days. Meanging dont mean anything after you pick out the name if that makes sense. When there 13 will you be screamig Cameron Scott get in here or hey crocked nose, lol!
Reply:I don't think the meaning means a thing unless you want it to. Go with what you like best and want to call you son for his whole life :)
If I went my meaning, Marie means "bitter"... but it's a family name that will be passed down if our next is a girl.
Reply:well my names meaning is very important to me. If it ment crooked nose I would have been upset. So if it's between the two I'd pick Ryan. It's a cute name anyway.
Reply:Yes and no, I would never use Cameron or Kennedy because of their meanings, Kennedy means deformed head!!!
So definitally Ryan Scott, it is an amazingg name %26lt;3
Reply:I think it really comes down to what you like best. I think they are both nice names. I really like Cameron Scott a little more than Ryan Scott.
--My husband's name is Cameron. :)
Good luck!
Reply:I love both names
I like Ryan a bit more than Cameron
Ryan Cameron or Cameron Ryan works
Reply:Ryan
meaning does not matter at all, unlesss you are super religious and want your kid to be like a saint or something.......
Reply:It should depend on what you like best, not the meaning. I can see why you are having a hard time deciding between the two! They are both very nice names, but I think Ryan Scott sounds better.
Reply:Yes the meaning should matter. I like Cameron because it flows better, but I like Ryan b/c i've always loved tht name more.
Reply:The meaning does NOT matter, so pick which name you all like best.
One of my favorite girls names is Kennedy and it means ugly head!
But it's such a cute name so who cares. (:
Reply:Meaning never meant anything to me because no one asks/cares unless one is very religious! I love Cameron.
Reply:i think it should depend on the way you liike it because not many people will know the meaning of the names unless you tell them.
I like Ryan Scott
Reply:I'd go w/ ryan cameron scott @ this late date! It's a great combo, and no more choices to make! Good Luck!
Reply:It should depend on what you like the best.Personally I like ryan scott because that'ss my cousins name.
Good luck!
Reply:Ryan is best and meaning doesn't matter.
Reply:Meaning doesn't matter much to me, but I still like Ryan Scott better.
Reply:Ryan
Reply:I have always loved the name Ryan Scott! Wanted to name my boy that but someone else used the name :(
What is the origin and meaning of the name Islette?
I'm trying to find the meaning and origin of the name because i think it's a pretty girl name and of course... i'm pregnant! So if anyone knows please let me know. I've searched everywhere! Thanks!
What is the origin and meaning of the name Islette?
It may also be related to Yseult
YSEULT
Gender: Feminine
Usage: French
French form of ISOLDE
ISOLDE
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English, German, Celtic Mythology
Possibly derived from a Welsh root meaning "beautiful". In Celtic legend she was an Irish princess betrothed to King Mark of Cornwall. She became the lover of his knight Tristan, which led to their tragic deaths.
Reply:is it pronounced eye-let, like the eyelet detail on clothes?
Reply:If it does mean little island, that is adorable. I love it.
Reply:It looks like it would mean "little island" in French, but I've never seen the name before, so I can't say for certain.
Reply:It looks like it comes from the name Isla (EYE-la), meaning island.
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What is the origin and meaning of the name Islette?
It may also be related to Yseult
YSEULT
Gender: Feminine
Usage: French
French form of ISOLDE
ISOLDE
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English, German, Celtic Mythology
Possibly derived from a Welsh root meaning "beautiful". In Celtic legend she was an Irish princess betrothed to King Mark of Cornwall. She became the lover of his knight Tristan, which led to their tragic deaths.
Reply:is it pronounced eye-let, like the eyelet detail on clothes?
Reply:If it does mean little island, that is adorable. I love it.
Reply:It looks like it would mean "little island" in French, but I've never seen the name before, so I can't say for certain.
Reply:It looks like it comes from the name Isla (EYE-la), meaning island.
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Does anyone out there know the real meaning of their name?
I know the real meaning of my name, it means beautiful shy one. What is the real meaning of your name if you know it?.
Does anyone out there know the real meaning of their name?
Interesting point. In all past societies into antiquity names really did mean something. The part I didn't get is how could you affix a description of characteristics and life directions in a being only a few hours old?
That would have to come from mystical sources and you'd really want to be careful around that kind of stuff. Yanno?
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Reply:Yes, I do. In Chinese, my name means
Happy Smiling Friendship
Do YOU know the meaning of your name?
Reply:my name is elena and it comes from a greek word that means sunlight. it is also a name of a saint
Reply:the meaning of my name is new light
Reply:My name is Luis and it means my name to me. I'm glad I can help!!
Reply:Mine means "saint".
Reply:well, my first name is flower so that is kind of obvious what it means
Reply:Jessica: Wealthy
Lee: by the meadow
Reply:My name is Kacey and its only a form of the boy name Casey... but it means brave. Honestly the real meaning of my name is who I am, not what a book says it is. Hope I could help.
Reply:Unfortunately my name means "A Christian". Which is quite a stretch from who I really am.
Reply:My name (Xanath) means "most beautiful flower"
It is actually the vanilla flower...
I was named after a story about a girl, the God of good fortune fell in love with her, but she spurned him for the love of a mortal man, so he turned her into a vanilla plant.
Reply:Yes I found out the true meaning of my name when I was growning up If my mom used my full name MICHAEL I knew it meant I was in trouble.
Reply:I hardly ever use my real name online, but sense you asked nicely I will just this once. My name is Amira and it means princess in Arabic. But my nick name online and around people I don't know to well is ummali which means mother of Ali also in Arabic.
Reply:Peter - the rock, as in the whole St Peter, rock upon which I build my church deal.
I just wonder what it meant before that?
Reply:It means, "Who is like God?" It's like a challenge to anyone who would defame him.
Reply:mine is God of the universe rebel
Reply:My name is Amanda, and the Latin meaning of my name is worthy of love. Don't you just love the different meanings? :)
Reply:Jessica is hebrew for wealthy
Reply:I know my what my name is because I like to look up the meaning of names. My name means "harbor where all the ships gather." Try to guess what my name is.
Reply:Mine means, little lamb, ewe, one with purity in hebrew. My middle name means poet or plum.
Does anyone out there know the real meaning of their name?
Interesting point. In all past societies into antiquity names really did mean something. The part I didn't get is how could you affix a description of characteristics and life directions in a being only a few hours old?
That would have to come from mystical sources and you'd really want to be careful around that kind of stuff. Yanno?
Reply:Thanks for your vote. Not an answer - just mush brain ruminations! ( Hope it helped. ) Report Abuse
Reply:Yes, I do. In Chinese, my name means
Happy Smiling Friendship
Do YOU know the meaning of your name?
Reply:my name is elena and it comes from a greek word that means sunlight. it is also a name of a saint
Reply:the meaning of my name is new light
Reply:My name is Luis and it means my name to me. I'm glad I can help!!
Reply:Mine means "saint".
Reply:well, my first name is flower so that is kind of obvious what it means
Reply:Jessica: Wealthy
Lee: by the meadow
Reply:My name is Kacey and its only a form of the boy name Casey... but it means brave. Honestly the real meaning of my name is who I am, not what a book says it is. Hope I could help.
Reply:Unfortunately my name means "A Christian". Which is quite a stretch from who I really am.
Reply:My name (Xanath) means "most beautiful flower"
It is actually the vanilla flower...
I was named after a story about a girl, the God of good fortune fell in love with her, but she spurned him for the love of a mortal man, so he turned her into a vanilla plant.
Reply:Yes I found out the true meaning of my name when I was growning up If my mom used my full name MICHAEL I knew it meant I was in trouble.
Reply:I hardly ever use my real name online, but sense you asked nicely I will just this once. My name is Amira and it means princess in Arabic. But my nick name online and around people I don't know to well is ummali which means mother of Ali also in Arabic.
Reply:Peter - the rock, as in the whole St Peter, rock upon which I build my church deal.
I just wonder what it meant before that?
Reply:It means, "Who is like God?" It's like a challenge to anyone who would defame him.
Reply:mine is God of the universe rebel
Reply:My name is Amanda, and the Latin meaning of my name is worthy of love. Don't you just love the different meanings? :)
Reply:Jessica is hebrew for wealthy
Reply:I know my what my name is because I like to look up the meaning of names. My name means "harbor where all the ships gather." Try to guess what my name is.
Reply:Mine means, little lamb, ewe, one with purity in hebrew. My middle name means poet or plum.
Puerto Rico name meaning what was in the island consider rich port?
The island was once known to have lots of gold and it's very rich in it's natural resources.
Puerto Rico name meaning what was in the island consider rich port?
Puerto Rico was first named San Juan after John the Baptist. Due to the natural beauty, the tropical island that it is, and because of the water, flora and fauna, it was then given the name of Puerto Rico. Which is Rich Port, also because many ship did and still dock here. It is like a pit stop to all ships going North or South bound from and to the States. There was gold here but it was just a small amount hundreds of years ago. If there still is gold, it would be hard to find which the Spanish were looking for when they saw the taino indian chief or Cacique with a cord around his neck with a small gold medallion. Also, chalk was taken out of the mountains near the center of the island and it was exported. It is found in Aguas Buenas in the Sierra la Tiza. Which is where men would did out the chalk and mules were used to carry it from the mountain down to the towns for sale. But basicaly, Puerto Rico stands for the beauty that exists as a tropical Island.
Reply:The Taino indians made the mistake of showing Columbus the gold nuggets that were plentiful in their rivers.
Reply:To the Spaniards it was a rich port full of new things to explore...
Reply:Christopher Columbus named the island that we know today as Puerto Rico with the name "San Juan Bautista", or Saint John the Baptist. 16 years later, Juan Ponce de Leč´¸n and his crew founded the city of Puerto Rico ("Rich Port", indeed) in a natural harbor in the northern part of the island. The names were later switched (no one really knows how), and the island took the name of the city and vice versa.
pitcher plant
Puerto Rico name meaning what was in the island consider rich port?
Puerto Rico was first named San Juan after John the Baptist. Due to the natural beauty, the tropical island that it is, and because of the water, flora and fauna, it was then given the name of Puerto Rico. Which is Rich Port, also because many ship did and still dock here. It is like a pit stop to all ships going North or South bound from and to the States. There was gold here but it was just a small amount hundreds of years ago. If there still is gold, it would be hard to find which the Spanish were looking for when they saw the taino indian chief or Cacique with a cord around his neck with a small gold medallion. Also, chalk was taken out of the mountains near the center of the island and it was exported. It is found in Aguas Buenas in the Sierra la Tiza. Which is where men would did out the chalk and mules were used to carry it from the mountain down to the towns for sale. But basicaly, Puerto Rico stands for the beauty that exists as a tropical Island.
Reply:The Taino indians made the mistake of showing Columbus the gold nuggets that were plentiful in their rivers.
Reply:To the Spaniards it was a rich port full of new things to explore...
Reply:Christopher Columbus named the island that we know today as Puerto Rico with the name "San Juan Bautista", or Saint John the Baptist. 16 years later, Juan Ponce de Leč´¸n and his crew founded the city of Puerto Rico ("Rich Port", indeed) in a natural harbor in the northern part of the island. The names were later switched (no one really knows how), and the island took the name of the city and vice versa.
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What is the meaning of my last name?
Shamberger? Apparently my paternal family goes as far back as the late 1700s in the U.S., but they Americanized the name. I would like to know what it means and who I am related to in Germany.
What is the meaning of my last name?
Adding on to the above, -er also indicates the area the family comes from. Ich bin Berliner means I am from Berlin. It could mean the family came from Schaumberg.
Berg also means mountain. It is possible the berg is a corruption of -burg, which means walled city, such as Bittburg or Ludwigsburg.
Hope this helps.
Reply:Well I am a Shamberger as well and Im black though, not sure if you are too but i have heard every joke in the book. My grandfather is from north carolina though. Report Abuse
Reply:Due to the bad spelling, it is hard to tell.
It sounds to me as if the name should be "Schaumberger". That is a common German name.
"Schaum" means "foam" or "bubbles". The "berger" is a Germanic construction "er" means "doer" -- the verb would be "bergen", i.e. to rescue, save, protect, etc. Therefore, the closest one can come today would be "Foamsaver". Sorry, that is the best I can do.
However, interestingly enough, the German word "Meerschaum" means a kind of rock with a foamy appearance. I believe the same word is used in English. Perhaps "Schaumberger" was somebody who had something to do with this rock? It was/is used to make tobacco pipes.
What is the meaning of my last name?
Adding on to the above, -er also indicates the area the family comes from. Ich bin Berliner means I am from Berlin. It could mean the family came from Schaumberg.
Berg also means mountain. It is possible the berg is a corruption of -burg, which means walled city, such as Bittburg or Ludwigsburg.
Hope this helps.
Reply:Well I am a Shamberger as well and Im black though, not sure if you are too but i have heard every joke in the book. My grandfather is from north carolina though. Report Abuse
Reply:Due to the bad spelling, it is hard to tell.
It sounds to me as if the name should be "Schaumberger". That is a common German name.
"Schaum" means "foam" or "bubbles". The "berger" is a Germanic construction "er" means "doer" -- the verb would be "bergen", i.e. to rescue, save, protect, etc. Therefore, the closest one can come today would be "Foamsaver". Sorry, that is the best I can do.
However, interestingly enough, the German word "Meerschaum" means a kind of rock with a foamy appearance. I believe the same word is used in English. Perhaps "Schaumberger" was somebody who had something to do with this rock? It was/is used to make tobacco pipes.
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