Historical implications of Jewish surnames in the old Kingdom of Romania /

Examines Jewish surnames in Romanian-speaking lands from the sixteenth century until 1944, exploring how the names reflect Jews' interactions with their surroundings. Uses onomastic methodology to substantiate and complement historical research.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Avram, Alexander, 1958- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: University Park : Pennsylvania State University Press, [2021]
Series:Studies in Jewish Onmosatics ; 3.
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Description
Summary:Examines Jewish surnames in Romanian-speaking lands from the sixteenth century until 1944, exploring how the names reflect Jews' interactions with their surroundings. Uses onomastic methodology to substantiate and complement historical research.
Physical Description:xi, 296 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-296).
ISBN:9780271091426
0271091428