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Subject: Re: history of surname
Author: The LP   (Authenticated as arrowhead909)
Date: September 8, 2005 at 2:04:48 PM
Reply to: history of surname by Lou
Actually, it appears to be of Spanish origin specifically from the Basque province of Guipuzcoa. It means "from Segura" which means "safe" and refers to anyone who was from these various places.

There are also a lot of noble people in your family!

I hope all this helps. =)

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