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From: Alexander Sharon <>
Subject: Re: "Melnicsak"
Date: Thu, 04 Sep 1997 21:39:12 -0600


James A Honeychuck wrote:
>
> Amy Melnicsak wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > I was wondering if anyone knew the history of my last name, which I
> > understand is Slavic. I've seen a lot of variations, but I'm curious if
> > it had an "original" form.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Amy
> >
> >
>
> It is tempting to speculate that it might mean "from Melnice" or some
> other place in the Czech Republic beginning with Melni- . See MapQuest,
> http://www.mapquest.com Is that where your ancestors are from?
>
> Jim

Could be also from MELNYCHUK (Pron. 'melnichook' or in english:
"melneechak"), the slavic equivalent of MILLER. Quit popular name in
Ukraine and Alberta, Canada. (Other variations Melnyk, Melnycky)

Good luck
Alexander Sharon, P.Eng.

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