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ArchivesOrigin of surname Borsian
Looking for the origin and meaning of Borsian. I have been told that it was French----my grandfather's last name. Records, however, indicate his father was from Schlessin, Gernmany. Some say Armenian, but as far as I know there are no Armenian roots in the family.
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This surname still exists in Germany, but it is extremely rare:
not more than 10 families in the whole country. Probably it could come from Northern Eastern Germany where slavic influence has been strong.
not more than 10 families in the whole country. Probably it could come from Northern Eastern Germany where slavic influence has been strong.
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There are two things I can think of:
BORIS (if there are any Slavonic roots)
BURSA, Dutch "beurs", German "Börse", English "purse" (from Greek "byrsa", fur)
I have also come across the last name BURSIAN, but all of this is just guessing.
BORIS (if there are any Slavonic roots)
BURSA, Dutch "beurs", German "Börse", English "purse" (from Greek "byrsa", fur)
I have also come across the last name BURSIAN, but all of this is just guessing.
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