http://www.answerbag.com/profile/52854 New Answerbag answers from Oria the Greek Wed, 30 May 2012 04:54:45 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 04:54:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50484 Where does the name Atkins originate from and what does it mean?<br /><br />Camden derives it from At, a familiar abbreviation of Arthur, and kins, a diminutive, signifying a child, having the same meaning as the German kind, a child, an infant, i. e., the son of Arthur, so Wilkins, Simpkins, etc. Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With... Sun, 02 Apr 2006 18:31:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50483 Where does the surname "Anthony" originate from?<br /><br />(Latin) Hercules-descended. Antius, a son of Hercules. Source: Surnames of the United Kingdom, A Concise Etymological Dictionary; Henry Harrison; Vol.1 &amp; 2.; The Eaton Press, 190 Ebury Street, London, S.W; 1912. Sun, 02 Apr 2006 18:27:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50481 What is the meaning and origin of the last name Hesselgren?<br /><br />Hasler is a variation of the English place name Hazel, derived from Old English hœsel = hazel, which was the name of the man who lived near the hazel tree or grove. Other variations are Hazell, Hasel, Haisell, Hessel, Heazel, Haseler, Haselar, Heasler . The Swedish version of the name is... Sun, 02 Apr 2006 18:18:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50481 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50479 What is the origin of the surname Way?<br /><br />A road or passage of any kind; a name given to one who resided there. &#039;Will o&#039; the Way.&#039; Sun, 02 Apr 2006 18:14:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50479