The roman Surname
roman Name Meaning and History
- Catalan, French, English, German (also Romann), Polish, Hungarian (Román), Romanian, Ukrainian, and Belorussian: from the Latin personal name Romanus, which originally meant ‘Roman’. This name was borne by several saints, including a 7th-century bishop of Rouen.
- English, French, and Catalan: regional or ethnic name for someone from Rome or from Italy in general, or a nickname for someone who had some connection with Rome, as for example having been there on a pilgrimage. Compare Romero.
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| Obituary of John J. "Pop" Roman, Luzerne Co., PA, 2009 |
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| Roman Family | Tanisha Roman | 1 |
| Curious | Angel Luis Roman | 7 |
| Curious | Angel Luis Roman | 3 |
| ROMAN: Arecibo Hatillo | Ailssa Roman | 28 |
| ROMAN, JAN DERKS, Groningen, Netherlands 1780, & son DERK JANS ROMAN 1804 |
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| Helen Turpack Roman, Lackawanna Co., PA, 2009 |
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| Obituary of Elizabeth Vabolis Roman, Clarks Summit, PA, 2009 |
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| ROMAN LAST NAME,,, | JUANITA ROMAN | 4 |
| Obituary of Joseph Roman, Lackawanna Co., PA, 2006 |
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