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by Tondoteottotote on August 18th, 2005

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What is the meaning and origin of the Russian surname "Awtaeff"?

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  • by ninja man on October 14th, 2008

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    The origin of 'Awtaeff' is in the sound an infamous Ivan Ludamir (aka Crazy Ivan) sneezed when naming his dog (apparently a nearby neighbor thought the noise would make a fitting name, but these reports remain unconfirmed).

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