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[Facts] The etymology of a surname
Hello,I've been trying to find inmformation on the surname Reso. I've looked at most geneology sites, and I can't find anything. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? The only information I have is that the person's name is Jason Reso and that he's from Canada. (I know, not much.)PS: If I could guess, I'd say that his surname was Greek, but I really have no idea.
Thank you,
Chelsea
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your last name is similar to a bosnian surname Rezo
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So, do I win a free subscription to "Wrestler" Magazine?http://www.hardyboyzshrine.com/jasonbio.html
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I already knew all that stuff about him. Thanks anyway, though.
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Here are some genealogy sites that mention Reso:
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/board/an/surnames.reso
http://www.geocities.com/mary_lawrie/index3.htm#ResoThe first site implies an Italian origin and a relation to the surname Riso. My reference book lists an Italian surname Risso, which is a Ligurian variant of Ricci, which means "curly-haired".
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Thank you so much! LOL He's got straight hair, though. OH well.Chelsea
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It could conceivably be related to the Greek surname Resos, or Rizos, which is derived from "riza" meaning root.
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Thank you, Pavlos. Greek was what I was guessing, but only because of his first name (Jason.) I know that's Greek for sure, so you could be right.
Only one way to find out... ask him! LOL But I don't think I'll get that chance.Chelsea
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