This list aggregates common Jewish names from Biblical, Talmudic and post-Talmudic eras. This list includes payments and loans provided to Egyptian Jewish refugees in France by COJASOR (Comite Juif dAction Sociale et de Reconstruction). It comes from the Polish word krol that means king. The name could be an occupational one for someone working for an aristocratic family. Pereira Origin: Sephardi Meaning: Pear tree. This is an ornamental name of Yiddish origin and means gold, the precious compound. It is also the name of Jacobs youngest son and a tribe of Israel. The list includes names, sex, birth year, weight, and family status. This is an ornamental name composed of the German words fein meaning fine and berg meaning hill or mountain.. The list includes names, sex, birth year, weight, and family status. It means rabbi in Polish and Ukrainian. JDC assisted them to reach out to the Polish Government-In-Exile, and an agreement was reached with the British, allowing the refugees to live in Jamaica on a temporary basis. Barcelona Refugee Case Cards, 1943-1945After the fall of France, tens of thousands of Jewish refugees seeking to flee Nazi Europe streamed into Spain from France. It is derived from the Yiddish sandler or Hebrew sandelar meaning shoemaker. It refers to those with ancestors who worked as cobblers. This surname is taken from the Hebrew personal name Yitzchaq meaning may he smile, may he rejoice, or may he always stay happy., It is the variant of the name Jablonski that is derived from the word jablon, which is the Polish word for apple tree.. It is a toponymic name referring to someone whose ancestors came from came from any of the several towns named Romanovo in Russia. David. JDC funded their transportation eastward via Siberia and Japan. Jewish Refugees Leaving Japan for Other Safe Havens, 1941(PDF 8.86 MB)These lists detail refugees who, after finding refuge in Japan from Nazism, are leaving Japan for Australia, Canada, USA, Burma, South Africa, Palestine, and South America. The word rabbi refers to Jewish religious teachers, and their name comes from the Jewish word rav meaning master., It is a Slavic patronymic form of Rabin and means son of Rabbi.. They were also the post-Great Depression years, the years of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration and the New Deals social programs. Relatives from the West were able to deposit small amounts of money (typically $5 or $10, up to $100) for JDC to remit to their relatives overseas. Los Angeles:2007. Jewish Telegraphic Agency 20 May 1968. About the author Refugees Who Immigrated via North Africa to Palestine, 1944(PDF 14 KB)This is a list of 196 men, women and children who immigrated to Palestine via North Africa with the help of Association Detude Daide & Dassistance, the local Algerian Jewish relief committee, supported by JDC. JDCs caseload fluctuated in response to political developments in Eastern Europe and elsewhere. It is derived from the German word mehl meaning flour. This surname refers someone whose ancestors worked as a flour merchant or miller. Rachel Meaning "ewe" in Hebrew, Rachel is also a popular name today. This list provides information on passengers who were to travel to Palestine from Switzerland on the SS Lima in the summer of 1945. Refugees in Portugal Assisted by JDC, 1943 (PDF 8.4 MB)During World War II, Jews from across Europe fled to the safety of Portugal, where they hoped to gain visas and passage on ships bound for the West. Fun fact: My last name, Albert, was changed at Ellis Island from the Yiddish word Arbeiter, which means worker.. The name could also be a toponymic one referring to someone from places called Landau in Europe. Yeshiva Students Receiving JDC Aid in Wartime Japan, 1941(PDF 3.00 MB)Lists of students, organized by yeshiva, receiving JDC aid in wartime Japan. Refugees Receiving JDC Aid in Tangier, 1944(PDF 1.76 MB)This list details 807 Jewish refugee families who received assistance from JDC in Tangier, an international city since 1938. Opulent last names that exhibit royalty, class, and style. This is an ornamental name derived from the German word berg meaning hill or mountain. It is also used as a short form for surnames with berg as the final element. This is also the name of my younger sister, as well as my great-grandmother, who was born in 1898 so, from what I can tell, it is timeless. This name is likely an occupational surname and originally referred to a family line of tailors. The list does not include children under the age of 15, who apparently were not required to register. The list is organized chronologically; portions of the list that have been indexed to date include the following: JDC Aid to Algerian Jews after Earthquake, 1954(PDF 12.2 MB). This name is composed of the German elements schiff meaning ship and mann meaning man. The name could have been that of a sailor or someone whose house had a sign of ship at its entrance. Judith With Hebrew origins meaning "praised," Judith was the 34th most popular name for American girls in the 1950s. In the 1940-1941 period, JDC allocated more than $158, 284 to refugees in Japan. For instance, Goldberg and Schonberg. age of 15, who apparently were not required to register. Jewish surnames are quite popular worldwide because the Jewish community is spread all over the world. Passengers on the SS Mouzinho, 1941 (PDF 84.7 MB)The SS Mouzinho left Lisbon for New York on June 10, 1941. The JDC advocated on their behalf, and the Canadian government is accepting some and refusing visas to others. This surname is composed of the German words rosen meaning rose and kranz meaning wreath. The name thus means rose wreath, It is a variation of the Hebrew name Reuben. This name is composed of the Hebrew elements reu meaning behold and ben meaning a son.. born in Germany, from Germany to Poland. The Transmission Department of the JDC was established in 1915 to deliver personal remittances to those areas in Europe and Palestine where normal transmission agencies were incapable of functioning due to war conditions. 7. The Yeshivas are guaranteeing their support of $8/per month for each faculty member and student, and JDC is seeking countries of safe haven for these refugees. In the bible, Jonathan was a son of King Saul, a good friend of King David. Interesting names of different origins help babies stand out in the crowd. Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Relatives, 1921(PDF 24 MB)JDC representatives in Poland transmitted requests for affidavits, transportation funds, and other assistance from Jews overseas to their stateside relatives. Jews in Berlin Seeking Relatives in America, 1946(PDF 3.98 MB)Immediately after World War II, JDC initiated the Berlin AJDC Tracing Service with the Berlin Jewish community to list all German Jewish survivors and to make contact with relatives abroad. For each rank and sex, the table shows the name and the number of occurrences of that name. Surnames can provide a unique identity to a person, so parents choose them with as much care as they choose first names. An addendum lists prospective immigrants for Canada, many of whom are also listed as assistees. Jewish Refugees in Italy Receiving Aid, 1946(PDF 3.98 MB)This 1946 list details JDCs monthly financial support of individuals in the Naples, Florence, Torino, Genova, Modena and Pisa Jewish communities. It is the Germanic word for clock or watch. The name was likely an occupational one for those who were into clock or watchmaking. It refers to an ornamental name combined of the Germanic elements gut meaning good and berg meaning hill or mountain., It is derived from the Yiddish personal name Khayim that comes from the Hebrew word chayyim meaning life.. From the Middle Ages until the Holocaust, Polish Jews comprised an appreciable part of Poland's population. Rabbi Simchah Bunim Alter (April 6, 1898 - August 6, 1992), also known as the Lev Simcha. Goldmann Origin: Ashkenazi Meaning: Gold. Immigrant Aid Societies, Synagogues, and distant relatives in the United States often sponsored children. It is an Ashkenazi Jewish ornamental surname. It is derived from the German word hell that means bright or light. This was likely used as a nickname for a person with a light complexion. CARE Packages to DP (Displaced Persons) Camps I, 1946-1948(PDF 15.5 MB)The Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe (CARE) program was founded in 1945 by Americas 26 leading volunteer agencies, one of which was the JDC, to rush life saving CARE packages to survivors of World War II in a safe, non-profit channel. JewishGen, Inc. makes no representations regarding the accuracy of Refugee Children in Spain and Portugal Whom JDC Is Helping to Emigrate, 1944(PDF 225 KB)JDC is attempting to connect Jewish refugee children with their relatives overseas, to secure age affidavits for the children to facilitate immigration. JDC field representatives sent to the JDC NY Headquarters lists of Jews from a specific town in Poland, which included information on their individual needs and the details regarding their U.S. relatives. (And, uh, yes it also starts with the letter A.) Funds for their support are drawn from the JDC Germany budget. Key genealogical information such as name, birth date, birthplace and nationality is noted. The JDC Archives has indexed remittance lists from Poland (including the Occupied Territory), Romania, Palestine, and Russia. This list was published for the information of relatives, who could expect the arrival of their relatives in Trieste by the end of June, 1921. Finding temporary refuge in Lithuania with JDC support, the rabbinical group then moved eastward via Siberia and Japan, with JDC funding their transportation costs. Here are ten names which were only chosen once in any year between 1944 and 1949 in South Australia, making them unique names for their time and place. The lists record more than 500 births and include date of birth, sex, mothers name, and camp number. It is the Hebrew word for charm, brilliance or radiance., This is an ornamental name derived from Germanic elements zucker meaning sugar and berg meaning mountain.. Jewish Refugees Arriving in Australia via Melbourne, 1946-1954This was indexed through a Project of Jewish Care (Melbourne, Australia) and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2004. These 1946-1948 lists detail relatives from South Africa and Shanghai, China who sent packages of food or blankets to their relatives in DP camps in Europe. Updated 27 Jun 2009 by LA. The name could be an occupational one or could refer to the husband of Perl, which is a common Jewish feminine name. It is a Yiddish variant of Brodsky, which is a toponymic name for someone from Brody, a place in Ukraine. Meaning: Descendant of Levi, the third son of Jacob and Leah. Albert Albert means noble and bright in Germanic languages, and it is also the 47th most popular name for boys in the 1940s. Aid to Rabbis in the Russian Empire and Palestine, 1916(PDF 2.43 MB)Lists from 1916 detailing financial aid for prominent rabbis. 101 Most Common Surnames in Israel (in . Jewish Refugees Escaping to Shanghai, China via Yokohama, Japan 1941(PDF 53.3 MB)These lists detail German Jewish refugees escaping Nazism to China and Japan via the TranSiberian railroad. Hungarian Refugee Registration Cards, 1956-57With the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution in 1956, more than 18,000 Jews fled to Austria. Jewish Orphans from Buchenwald Brought to France by JDC, 1945(PDF 505 KB)This list contains names of 535 Jewish orphans from the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany. These scholarships were awarded by the Central Committee of Jews in Poland with funds received from the Central British Fund (now World Jewish Relief). It is derived from the German word schneide, which means a blade. The name refers to those whose ancestors were in the profession of blade-making. Names, ages, birth data, profession and citizenship, as well as names and addresses of relatives abroad, are listed. Sharon Sharon means the coastal plain of Israel in Hebrew. JDC participated in the selection committee and provided logistical support. Judaism has a long, rich history, so it's no surprise that the world is full of Jewish last names even some you might not even realize are Jewish. Lists of Passengers Who Sailed on the SSSerpa Pinto,1941-1944In numerous sailings over the course of World War II, the SSSerpa Pinto(orSerpa Pinta) bore more refugees across the Atlantic than any other Portuguese ship. 4. JewishGen is not responsible for inaccuracies or omissions in the original work and cannot rewrite or edit the text to correct inaccuracies and/or omissions. Arab-Jewish surnames (11 P) Ashkenazi surnames (2 C, 33 P) H. Hebrew-language surnames (3 C, 214 P) J. Jewish toponymic surnames (1 P) K. Kohenitic surnames (37 P) L. Levite surnames (1 C, 36 P) M. Maghrebi Jewish surnames (39 P) S. Sephardic surnames (83 P) Pages in category "Jewish surnames" Czech Refugee Registration Cards, 1968-1969 Included are names, cities of origin in Germany, and ages. It comes from the Middle High German word becker meaning a baker. It is an occupational surname for those baked bread or had made bricks or tiles in a kiln. persecution. JDC funded efforts of the U.S. Committee for the Care of European Children, which helped children emigrate to the U.S. Joseph Schwartz, JDCs Overseas Director, negotiated their entry into France and agreed to cover transportation costs. On this list, JDC is arranging affidavits for their immigration to the U.S. All told, some 16,000 refugee Jews survived the war in Shanghai with JDC aid, with JDC expending some $7,434,000 between 1938-1979 for their relief and resettlement. Samuel Samuel means God has heard in Hebrew. Hoffman Origin: Ashkenazi Meaning: Steward or farm laborer. Operation Magic Carpet Yemenite Airlift: Passenger Lists from Djibouti and Asmara, June 1949(PDF 2.2 MB)Following Israels independence, JDC organized and financed Operation Magic Carpet, bringing Yemenite Jews to Israel. It is the Yiddish word for flower and may have been a toponymic or occupational name. It is an occupational name for a manufacturer of any form of goods or a factory owner. Jewish Residents of China Seeking to Emigrate, 1955-(PDF 1.85 MB)Listed are 685 individuals from Shanghai, Harbin and Tientsin who received assistance from JDC with their emigration plans. While some stayed in Europe, refugees emigrated to the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Latin America. Carbonneau Derived from the Latin word Carbo, this surname means 'carbon' or charcoal'. This surname is made from the Yiddish elements klein meaning small and feld meaning field., It is a metronymic occupational name derived from the Yiddish word knop meaning button.. This surname is derived from the Yiddish elements laykht meaning light and man for man. The name could have begun as a nickname. Sarah Coming in at the 76th most popular name of the decade, Sarah means princess in Hebrew. Rebecca is also the name of a romantic psychological thriller novel-turned-film that first premiered in 1940. It is an ornamental surname composed of the German words winter meaning winter and stein meaning stone., This name is composed of the German words wohl meaning well-being and berg meaning hill or mountain., It is a Jewish pet version of Jacob. The name Jacob is derived from Hebrew name Yaakov meaning supplanter.. Children for First Postwar Convoy from France to Palestine, 1945(PDF 4.46 MB)The list details children, young people and accompanying adults who were scheduled to immigrate after the Holocaust with the help of JDC on the first convoy. These lists include families who had received visas to Canada with JDC assistance. It is taken from the Hebrew word shor which means ox. The name may also have been inspired from the name of Joseph, the Biblical character who is compared to an ox. Genealogical information such as nationality, birth date and birth year is included. Alma is Hebrew for young woman.. The Shanghai Joint Distribution Committee and its predecessor organization guided refugee aid and emigration activities, including running kitchens that fed 10,000 people a day. The differences of the names are unique and original. Included are names, place and date of birth, parents names, and names and addresses of relatives overseas. Under Spanish occupation from June 1940, this became more difficult. The word Levite here refers to a member of a tribe called Levi, which according to the Bible was one of the tribes of Israel. It is the German word for glazier. It is an occupational name for someone who worked as a glassblower or glazier a person who fits glass panes and windows. It is derived from the Yiddish word zinger, which means singer. This occupational name was adopted by those who worked as a cantor in a synagogue. Also included are lists of individuals to whom packages were sent but returned, never reaching their intended recipients. The name was originally given to someone who lived on land cleared of forest. It comes from the Jewish word kohen meaning priest. This surname is derived from the priestly family line who served at Jewish temples in ancient times. Vienna Professionals to Whom JDC Distributed Food Parcels, 1920-(PDF 2.31 MB)Following World War I, Austria suffered unprecedented inflation, shortages and devaluation of the Austrian krone. So, if youre looking to expand your knowledge of Hebrew sayings, see below: This article was originally published on Dec. 20, 2019, After A Stillbirth, Siblings Are Fighting Over A Beloved Family Baby Name. These files remain in the hands of the Chinese government. Included are names, ages, birthplace, profession, date of arrival in Japan, destination and date of departure. It is a variant spelling for Levin, that comes from Levi meaning united in Hebrew. More than 100 million packages reached people in need in the 2 decades following the war. Before the departure of ships (mostly leaving from Genoa in Italy or Marseilles in France), HIAS and the AJDC mailed a list of Jewish passengers under their sponsorship to the Federation of Jewish Welfare Societies. JDC provided financial assistance to these refugees as well as to Portuguese Jews. To get an overview send an email to: intro@jewishgen.org. It is an acronym for sofer stam, who is the Jewish scribe of religious texts. It means finger hut in Yiddish and refers to a thimble, which is a metal cap worn on the finger tip by tailors. This surname refers to those with the occupation of comb making. Escaped Polish Jewish Officers in Komarom, Hungary, 1939(PDF 2.18 MB)This 1939 list includes names of the escaped Polish Jewish officers in the camp at Komarom, Hungary. The town had a thriving Jewish population in the Middle Ages. University of California Press. In the Bible, Abraham is regarded as the first patriarch who established a covenant with God. These weekly lists document babies born to residents of the camps during the period August 1948-February 1949. This list details monthly assistance provided to refugees by JDC. This surname is derived by combining the German words stern meaning star with bach meaning stream. The name is likely to have been a toponymic one. Since the Jews are spread worldwide, their surnames can be found across the globe. German girl names: Jewish girl names: Helga -Miriam, Elke -Dinah, Erika -Atarah, Ingrid -Yael, Christa -Shoshanna, Ilse -Devoran, Heidi -Shaindel, Gerda -Sura, Angelika -Ketziah, Frieda -Aviva. Jonathan Nearly last on the list, at 199th most popular, Jonathan means God has given in Hebrew. The devastation of the Holocaust lives on in our memories, and in the legacies of those who perished as well as those who survived to tell their stories. 2011 - 2023 MomJunction Private Limited. The PolishLithuanian Commonwealth, known for its religious tolerance[1] and described as Paradisus Judaeorum (Latin for "Paradise of the Jews"),[2][3][4][5][6] had attracted tens of thousands of Jews who fled persecution from other European countries. This set of 1,400 index cards documents Czech Jews who registered with the AJDC Emigration Service in Vienna, Austria in 1968-1969. JDC funded COJASOR efforts to assist the refugees with resettlement and housing costs. This is a variant of the word gel, which means yellow in Yiddish. This collection contains index cards from 1943-1945 for 8220 refugees supported by JDC. Judy was the 15th most popular name for American girls in the 1940s, responsible for the moniker of everyones favorite Jewish TV judge: Judge Judy Sheindlin. The ship traveled from Lisbon and/or Casablanca to the United States, sometimes making additional stops in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Mexico. JewishGen Family Finder (JGFF) is a list of surnames and towns being researched by more than 96,000 genealogists around the world. Meaning: Binyamin or son of the south or son of the right hand. In June 1945, the children reached Paris and were sent to two JDC-supported homes run by OSE, a French childcare organization. Information on this list includes names, birthplace and birth date. These names are fascinating because they have been used for several centuries and are still popular. Joseph Joseph was the 13th most popular boys name of the decade. Common Jewish and German names during the 1940s, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas movie review, The Attempted Genocide Of The Jewish Nation (hello world). Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024. David is a Hebrew boy's name that means "beloved.". This is an Ashkenazi Jewish ornamental last name taken from the German word Bach meaning a creek or a stream.. Of course, iconic Wizard of Oz actress Judy Garland was at the height of her career in this decade, winning the academy award for best actress in A Star is Born 1954. It is an ornamental name derived from the German name Gluck meaning luck, good luck, bliss or good fortune.. The list was intended to show the proper forms of Jewish names, and also included a second larger list of names which were meant to show inc . Detailed information about the officers city of origin and relatives relative is listed. It is also the name of the first historical matriarch in the bible, the wife of Abraham. Jewish names are the hallmark of Jewish identity. So, if you are in awe of Jewish surnames, consider them for your baby. See how many you recognize: Irish, Russian, Spanish, Mexican, Brazilian, Portuguese, Italian, Hawaiian, British, French, African, Japanese, and Korean last names, among others. Esther Esther honors the Jewish Queen of Persia who saved the Jews in the story of Purim. Transmigration Bureau Records, 1940-1956The Transmigration Bureau was established by JDC in New York to help refugees emigrate from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg, primarily to the U.S. Its primary role was to accept deposits from friends or family overseas towards the travel costs of Jews emigrating from Europe. 20. JDC funded transportation costs, HIAS funded administration fees and the HIAS-ICA Emigration Association in Lisbon (HICEM) provided logistics. Included are names, ages, birth information, profession, citizenship of refugees, as well as the names and addresses of relatives abroad. In fact, data from a Census Bureau study reveals that the number of Hispanic surnames in the top 25 doubled between 1990 and 2000. Vilna Refugees, 1940(PDF 27.4 MB)Polish Jewish refugees receiving JDC aid, after they had moved eastward to Vilna, Lithuania in 1940 to escape the Nazi regime. Judaisms extensive history is obviously not limited to the Middle East, but its useful to have a little more context as to why some Jewish surnames sound so different from others. Jews from the Russian Empire Requesting Contact with Relatives, 1917(PDF 2.25 MB)JDC representatives assisted Jews from the former Russian Empire in attempts to contact and locate their relatives in the West. Infographic: Common Polish Last Names Or Surnames With Meanings. The first phase initialy airlifted orphans to the newly established State of Israel from the British Protectorate of Aden. Rebecca Rebecca means captivating or bound in Hebrew, and is also the name of the biblical matriarch who was the wife of Isaac. These lists are regularly issued memoranda of the Emigration Service, detailing information on those who had departed Europe, including the originating JDC office, name, destination, and ship name where relevant. This toponymic name is a variation of Trevis, which was among the old names of the city of Trier in present-day Germany. At the start of the Second World War, Poland had the largest Jewish population in the world (over 3.3 million, some 10% of the general Polish population). The list is part of a much larger Read Dr. Amos' full bio, the book about him "Lessons in Survival: All About Amos," and a fictionalized account of his father's life in the novel, "Through Walter's Lens." In addition to his current work, Dr. Amos is using his vast experience to launch . Surnames can be influenced by traditions, family history, or religion. This city had a large Jewish population in medieval ages. In the 1917-1920 period these remittances exceeded $6,966,195. Included are names, addresses in Germany, nationality, amount paid for passage, destination and date of departure. In many cultures, its common for last names to come from the paternal side, but many surnames come from the mothers as well. The biblical figure of Daniel was a wise man of Israel living in the Babylonian court, as written in the Book of Daniel. The name Saxony comes from the ancient tribe of Saxons whose name comes from the Old German word sahs meaning knife or small sword.. Get high-quality PDF version by clicking below. For example, Asch is an acronym for the Aisenshtadt, Altshul, or Amsterdam and Bergman is also a common last name that means from a hilly place.. Having known approximately 10 Sams in my graduating class, I can confidently say that this name was also popular in the past few decades. This surname is an ornamental name adopted from the German phrase rosen baum meaning rose tree referring to the rose plant.