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Ramsey

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Type Settlement
Usage English

Meaning & History

Means "garlic island", derived from Old English hramsa "garlic" and eg "island". This is the name of villages in England.

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Given Name DescendantRamsey(English)
Surname DescendantRamsey(English)

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cities in Minnesota, cities in New Jersey
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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