Subject: Re: [Goanet]Re: Goan surnames

> Re Surnames, we have examples where the father's first Christian name has
> become the new surname. Two of my friends were Harold George de Souza. All
> from his family adopted the father's Christian name and he simply became
> Harold George. The other who was Rudolf de Souza, became Rudolf Nobay (i.e
> by taking on the father's Christian name).  I am sure there must be many
> others like this which makes matters complicated but interesting.
> Cornel


RESPONSE: Thanks for the enlightenment. Many years ago I had heard the name,
Napoleon Nobay who worked for First Chicago and was told he was a Goan and I
was quizical as to the authenticity. Then there is the one of the ' De
Lords' of Tanzania (Zanzibar).

Cheers,

Gabe Menezes.



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