The damas Surname
damas Name Meaning and History
French: from a medieval personal name (Latin Dalmatius),
originally an ethnic name for someone from Dalmatia (the coast of
Croatia). The name may be of Illyrian origin and akin to southern
Albanian delme ‘sheep’. It was borne by a 3rd-century bishop of
Pavia and a 6th-century bishop of Rodez, both of whom were popularly
venerated in the Middle Ages. The surname is also established in Spain
and Portugal and may be of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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| Familia Damas | Vitorio Damas | 5 |
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| Lance Cpl. Leopold F. Damas of Floral Park, N.Y., died Aug. 17, 2009 |
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| Louis Damas St. Landrey Parish, LA ( Afri-Amer) | R. A. Murray | 5 |
| Ronald & Roberta Damas | Denee Damas | 3 |
| Damas Surname | José Damas | 3 |
| Domingos Damas & Mary Batel Desendents from Portugal |
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| Damas Surname in the United States | Daiane Damas Fraga Maia | 4 |
| Damas Surname | Hector Martin Damas | 4 |
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