History:
The spread of this surname was a mix of people being forced to move and others choosing to move. Forced moves might have been because of wars or political problems, scattering families far and wide. Think of the huge changes and journeys people made, keeping their family name with them. These moves might have led to new settlements in empty or lightly populated places.
People also moved willingly, looking for better jobs or lives. Families with this surname might have travelled for business, better farmland, or a fresh start. Over many years, these movements spread the surname across a wider area. The surnames history also shows how the name changed as people met new cultures in new places.
