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Re: Terentiev
in reply to a message by Lea M
Indicates descent from a man named Terentii, which in English is Terence. From the Roman clan name Terentius. Why this was used as a male given name in Russia is beyond me, but there are several Russian surnames based on this name. There are some early Christian saints named Terence or Terentius.
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Thank you so much! :-)
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