History:
This surnames spread happened because people moved, some forced, some choosing to go. Conquests or being pushed out of their homes scattered this surname across different places. New settlements made the name more common in those areas. Others moved for jobs or religious reasons, creating new family branches and spreading the name further. Where people settled – farms or cities – also affected how common this surname became. Basically, a mix of forced and chosen moves, plus where they chose to live, shaped where you find this surname today.
