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Re: Origin of Ralph Surname
Posted by: McCann Date: May 27, 2001 at 08:03:26
In Reply to: Re: Origin of Ralph Surname by Rick Whiley of 720

There are many Ralphs in Nairn, Scotland. This name was one of three common names among the tight knit fishing community, the other 2 being Main and Storm. Origin of the name is long regarded to be Norse, a variant of Ralf or Rolf.


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