History:
Wars or political unrest might have scattered families with this surname. Picture families fleeing conflict, taking their name to new homes. Or, people might have moved for better jobs or religious freedom, establishing new communities and passing this surname down. Where people settled – in rural areas or cities – also affected how common this surname became in specific places. Slight spelling changes over time and across regions might also reflect these movements. The surnames spread definitely shows a rich history of human movement.
