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origin of spanish and basque surnames Ganza and Gainza

by Mino Sagani (guest)

5/25/2011, 11:42 PM

Could anyone explain me the origin of these two surnames.

Thanks in advice

Regardsvbd

- Marc (guest)

5/26/2011, 9:06 AM

The surname Gainza comes from a Basque placename which is derived from gain 'top, summit'. Ganza must be a variant.

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