My lastname..
..is Arnfast (AHRN-fast, the last a is soft, not like in the english word "fast"). It's origin is propably german, and I know it was used as a first name in the Middle Ages.
I am asuming that the Arn-part means "eagle" like the other names starting with Arn (i.e. Arnold). I'm more unsure on the fast-part, but as the modern german word "fast" means "almost", could it be possible that Arnfast means "eagle-like"?
Thanks in advance,
Laerke
I am asuming that the Arn-part means "eagle" like the other names starting with Arn (i.e. Arnold). I'm more unsure on the fast-part, but as the modern german word "fast" means "almost", could it be possible that Arnfast means "eagle-like"?
Thanks in advance,
Laerke
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The 'fast' element comes from Old Norse 'fastr' which means: firm, fast, strong.
It isn't german, in fact it is danish like your first name Laerke that is also a danish surname.
Arnfast is also an american surname but extremely rare.
Only 20 Arnfast in Danemark at the moment!
Arnfast is also an american surname but extremely rare.
Only 20 Arnfast in Danemark at the moment!