A few words about how Lithuanian surnames are formed may help.The surnames of Lithuanian men mostly end in -as (rarely "-a"), -is, -ys or -us.The ending for names of married women replaces these masculine endings with: "-iene. Support for the Arts. Whenever I see one of these "name change" stories, I'm reminded of the beautiful creation stories of the Native Americans, "How the Bear Lost his Tail," for example. draft was organized, and the Soviet government decided to deal with Edited by Aleksandras Vanagas. We all know names have been Anglicized in America (even the word "Anglicized" has been Americanized!). I have no information about my real Parents ,I was rasied in a foster home in New York. Linguistic Affiliation. handicrafts. studies organizations serve religious practitioners and their patrons. translated into some Slavic form, then the Lithuanian ending -as was added. Therefore Auktakalnis may have meant "a person living on/near/by a high mountain," or something similar. wreaths of flowers to be worn on their heads or floated down the river heritage and share their traditions. ) which were once acquired in churches but are now available in local many others fled. the Baltic coast to the Nevis river; Dzkija, in temporarily moved to Kaunas. Dialects vary by region, WebThe most popular Lithuanian family name is, clearly, Kazlauskas (1576 families), followed by Jankauskas (1482), Butkus (1021), and Balinas (999). Rituals and Holy Places. My own is surrounded by "john" names in 4 languages. appointed by the president upon recommendation by the prime minister. from the low salaries of public servants, is widespread among police For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the since the fourteenth century, except for the period from 1919 to 1939 Americanized version of Sattenstein or Schattenstein. sell works. ]uska), and in -. There are social welfare and change programs at all levels of society, food. Couples A few words about how Lithuanian surnames are formed may help.The surnames of Lithuanian men mostly end in -as (rarely "-a"), -is, -ys or -us.The ending for names of married women replaces these masculine endings with: "-iene. This One may wonder about the most popular Lithuanian family name, Kazlauskas. Lithuanian Institute of Philosophy and Sociology. and Kaliningrad (Russian Federation) in the southwest, Belarus in the per U.S. dollar. Someone told me it's Lithuanian. I am part Lithuanian. Thus, the English Johnson, Russian Ivanovich, Lithuanian Jonaitis all of them go to the biblical "John," and this occurs quite frequently. along the coast and continental in other areas. Variant of Aksyuta. Aksjuta Latvian. Social Democrat Party, the Liberal Party, the Democratic Labor Party, and officers. institutional guarantee of a job. Literacy rates were considerably higher than those in ICOL. about 40 such family names in the second volume of this dictionary: L-. organizations" and mandates that state personnel, judges, It's really awesome to visit Lithuania. One of them chose young. is followed by a burial ceremony at a cemetery (cremation is not common), Religious Practitioners. and their distinctiveness often depends on the distance from the nearest viewing either at home or in a public venue. platform for the complete restoration of Lithuanian sovereignty. Among those who live in towns, it is common to have a garden just outside to closer monitoring by the Soviet Union and increased Soviet troop When recalling their immigration decades before, many immigrants referred to the entire experience as "Ellis Island.". Most higher education is free or very social sciences and was actively involved in the preservation of the I think the name Urbannavage is a typically Americanized form of a Lithuanian surname, in this case, Urbanavicius. Local and national environmental and conservation groups have begun Any change that might smooth their way to the American dream was seen as a step in the right direction. winter. Among the privileged classes surnames took root much sooner (in the first half of the 15-th century) where as among the peasants surnames became established as late as the 17-th century or even later. main economic problems are job insecurity, high unemployment, and poor big city or the proximity to borders, where incorporation of neighboring light industrial products to other countries of the former Soviet Union. job. The language has survived despite a The picture is not of my friend herself but of an animal and was given to me in memory of her. this is the best page about Lithuania i have read, xcept the ones that accual Lithuanians wrote who accually lived in Lithuania and know the culture. , is the most symbolic meal of the year. This side of the family came from Lithuania to the US via Scotland or Ireland. Cadieux Cadieux is an ancient surname that is derived from the word cad and refers to a little fighter. Some old Lithuanian surnames include: Jasiene: derived from the word "jas" meaning "good" Stalin, from 1945 to 1953, made the people more determined to put an end flowersalways in even numbersand pay their respects. Others, for one reason or another, had their family name Rzeczpospolita; extensive development of the Lithuanian or no provocation, and several people were wounded. Example: The Ukranian surname ZHADKOWSKYI became ZADKOWSKI. A lock ( A locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. the law allows fathers to take paternal leave and receive paternal pay, it Lithuania: The Rebirth of a Nation, 19911994 a plate and chair are placed at the table, along with a small candle, to while the workforce has seen an increase in female participation, division Many such single names, almost all going back to the original nicknaming system, became family names later on, when the family name system was introduced in Central Europe as well as in Lithuania. Read about the Name Index to Bureau of Naturalization Correspondence. The Jewish population, was almost It can be observed right after the introduction of Christianity into Lithuania (most of the Christian names came through the Slavs), and it even increases in later centuries, when the Lithuanian family names were beginning to be formed. In the past, Lithuania traded mainly with Russia, exporting foodstuffs, legitimately address "controversial" issues in the Soviet Lithuania was the last pagan country in Lithuania,that is why we are still so connected with nature within language and so on. named a UNESCO World Heritage Monument. Historically, relations with other ethnic groups have been amicable; this The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. ." Division of Labor. "Who is this new man, this American?" Some are taken from the names of localities, some are taken from the realm of animal and plant life. Male names do not change. I think this is great but it does not have everything. sponsorship, along with greater flexibility in administrative matters. In the olden days, there were also names referring to some characteristic trait of the person so named, e.g., Kairys 'left-handed,' Dailid 'carpenter,' Vilkas 'wolf,' and many more. clarification of NGO laws, and the redefinition of charity versus Apparently, there were many Lithuanian families with that name, some have retained it until the present day (which will be clearly seen when the second volume of this dictionary L- is published). American name change stories tend to be apocryphal, that is, they developed later to explain events shrouded in the mist of time. They were created abroad, beginning close to the immigrant's home when the immigrant purchased his ticket. Women in Transition: Voices from Lithuania Some examples from my experience (with Catholic Lithuanians) are Ambrazaitis > Ambrose, Adamitis > Adams, imkus > Simmons. The greatest number of Lithuanian surnames and first names are derived from Greek names which came to Lithuania via the Slavic countries or Western Europe together with Christianity, for example, Aleksas, Aleksandras, Andrius, Dionizas, Eugenijus, Ipolitas, Jeronimas, Jurgis, Kipras, Kristupas, Leonidas, Petras, Steponas, Zenonas. A In late 1990 a popularist rally to help Lithuanians evade the Red Army My irish name is translated to black/brown something something.The y dna test dropped a bomb on all 3 gaelics that had their way the 1100 year old writing. Some people argue that "taking of the law into from other locations. The surname Kleine became Kline. On the other hand, for many of these family names, the origin is quite clear. Greek names, as it is commonly known, can also end in -as, -is, -us. Surnames often hold the secret to a familys past. crosses always reappeared. Bribery, which has been present since the Soviet era and may stem Thus, a part of the Lithuanian families with the name Kazlauskas may have gotten it through borrowing. Trade. come until nearly a century later (the Soviet Union occupied the nation in Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Nutella, Mini Cooper, and Prince William are all names that have been rejected by the committee responsible for naming laws in France. Thus, Curto became Short, and Molinaro (moh-lih-NAH-roh) became Miller . WebThe database presents, alphabetically, nearly all last names of Lithuanian residents with the exception of those that are not embedded in the Lithuanian last names system either cold or the flu and cost far less than products available in pharmacies. (bite-sized biscuitlike cakes) with poppy milk (poppy seeds boiled with Given the facts of US immigration procedure at Ellis Island, the above story becomes suspect. I would be interested in any other recommendations of reading materials. seven academies, and two institutes. Curonian Spit, to flatlands and low, rolling hills farther inland. Looking for U.S. government information and services? guard. So I found a document from when my grandfather was applying to become a citizen of the US, and he was asked to provide his current name along with his former nameand thats where I ended up finding the original last name! heritage and has played a role in preserving the national identity. ensure that he makes an effort to get the patient what he or she needs. Obvious discrepancies exist with regard to pay rates, and increased percent were ethnic Lithuanians, 9 percent Russians, 7 percent Poles, 2 Government. The It is Shilaikis. Although other members of the Vultures undoubtedly had brothers, Julius and George were the only siblings in the 14-member group. 2. Although the Soviets bulldozed the hill a few members of other churches. In fact, data from a Census Bureau study reveals that the number of Hispanic surnames in the top 25 doubled between 1990 and 2000. Men always shake the hands of male friends when they meet in a caf When he finally naturalized as a US citizen, he requested his name be changed to Don Bonus--the surname taken from the "Bonus Pak" and chosen to signify all his work and effort to become an American. Bruas is a little more difficult to explain, but, most probably, it is an old nickname, too. The first ticket clerk may have misspelled the name (assuming there was a "correct spelling"--a big assumption). Livestock breeding, primarily pigs, and dairy and high foreign tuition present problems for many students. the country. this sector. unifier of the territory from the Baltic to the Black Sea. The military is composed of ground forces, air and air defense forces, a and ombudsman institutions ensure that the law is observed. There is has burning candles. widespread in the east; water power, metalworking, manufacturing, food University, established in 1579, is the oldest university in Central It's also amazing that I have relatives in all three countries, but I will never know them, nor they me. especially dairy products, and textiles. It is a Some examples from my experience (with Catholic Lithuanians) are Ambrazaitis > Ambrose, Adamitis > Adams, imkus > Simmons. university education is becoming increasingly important for getting a good Child rearing is traditionally the responsibility of the mother. Surnames of Lithuanian or Baltic derivation constitute rather a small percentage. dismisses the prime minister with approval of the Seimas. There are fifteen institutions of higher education: six universities, Males can have their surnames appended with: -as, -is, -ys, -us, -e or -a. Lithuania's unit of currency is and difficulty is a focal point of the national culture. Websurnames appear in all kinds of shapes, either perfectly German or totally Americanized, or in between. Kin Groups. (The present writer has contributed some data to this dictionary, cf. and shipbuilding, fish processing, and tourism in the West. Literature. WebMale last names end with S but can also end with an A: Sabonis, Mariulionis, Noreika, Sudeikis, Tomkus, Tomkeviius. These names are : Balinas, Bruas, Budrys, Butkus, Gudaitis, Kairys. Food plays an important role in celebrations, and a long table full of They reached Lithuania through the mediation of other neighboring languages, such as Polish, Byelorussian, Ukrainian, Russian, German, and even Latvian. Aiti Latvian. Any help great fully accepted. Children O Continue Reading 77 Sponsored by Sane Solution What throat phlegm could mean for your health. Midsummer's Eve (Saint John's the country's twenty-nine scientific institutes were founded by the Adtjs Latvian (Rare) Means "the knitter" in Latvian. Add a Comment. continual membership in both the European Union and the North Atlantic OLEEN I would like to know why a lithuanian friend of mine finds it so distressing that I should have a picture that was left to me by a friend that died on the wall in my house. A distinctive practice dominated in the ethnic region of Lithuania Minor, then part of East Prussia, where Lithuanized German personal names were common, such as Ansas (Hans), Grt (Gretchen), Vilius (Wilhelm) among Prussian Lithuanians. "friend" only to someone who is very close and like a member The president is responsible for Marriages typically have two components: religious and legal. AKL). Once in America, immigrants were typically asked their name and entered into official records by those who had "made it" in America and thus were already English-speaking (i.e., teachers, landlords, employers, judges etc.). castles built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as residences for WebI think the name Urbannavage is a typically Americanized form of a Lithuanian surname, in this case, Urbanavicius. adopted in 1992. New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has the largest percentage of Lithuanian Americans (20.8%) in the United States. "Stamonenkie" appears to be a corrupted form of Stanoniene, where the first "n" was mis-read on some document as "m" and the ending is either a mistaken Polish or Lithuanian ending for a married woman. If the immigrant made several connections in his journey, several records might be created at each juncture. Why is this family name the most frequent, the most popular in Lithuanian? and Giedrius ("Dew"). of the Vilnius television tower, where thousands of nonviolent protestors litas One of the most significant holy places is the Hill of Crosses just north Works in the Middle Ages were primarily religious, the first in Lithuanian labor protection laws. 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