Cristbal Coln (Christopher Columbus) arrived on the island in 1493. There are so many men named Israel and Abrahamthat it calls my attention. from the magazine ETSI. This reference Paleography is the technique to read ancient scriptures. Very interesting the mention of Utuado. She did however said that she liked my father grandmother because she was a sweet Jewish lady. Do not compare us with the Jews of Europe because we are not. presented as a memorial to the Jews of TARAZONA. A third type of Spanish surname that is found is a surname that is given to someone because of his or her characteristics. He is an only child. I am finally home. Hi Nancy,I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience in Israel. So heres a quick background for those who might not know much about these kinds of Jews. [15], Jewish-American soldiers were assigned to the military bases in Puerto Rico and many choose to stay and live on the island. Contact us for legal assistance with your application process. . This leads me to believe that one of my original Correa ancestors was from Spain and was either a Muslim or a Jew who later came to the new world. I know of at least 15 more last names of mine that are in the list of the inquisition. extracted from the book, Finding Our Fathers, by Dan Rottenberg. Subscriptions are available. (~), From the book, QuickHistorical BackgroundTo write a historical background on the Sephardic Jews and their diaspora could take forever! Now well explain the origin of our list. So now more than ever people continue to ask if I am Jewish. The Inquisitors and the Jews in the New World, by Seymour B. Alckmin Filho, who personally provided the text. I am from Orocovis. Puerto Rico Senate Resolution 1480, Estado Libre Associado de Puerto Rico, Senado de Puerto Rico, R del S 1480, October 31, 2005, Presented by Senator Garriga Pico. Therefore, its hard to tell! checkout sephardic.com there you will find more, there one of your ancestor Juan Delgado Pinto also known as Moses Pinto whom was a known Sephardic Jew, so yes Delgado is a known Sephardic surname. I grew up in the island with my mother and her family.One day my mom's boyfriend call me at his house to find out how I was doing. The four childrens names are : Luz Mara, Ismael, Abraham, and Benjamin the last three being names that can be found within the Jewish naming tradition. My husband is Puerto Rican and his ancestors are Spanish from Spain..Our Teenagers don't look hispanic, they look Jewish, blue eyes, green eyes, Ivory skin, blonde hair and very tall kids. Recently, while doing DNA testing and using family finder services. this is great for i have a great love for isreal and i;ve been doing a family tree and found out that we do have jewish blood and to say i am very proud of it! Wonderful Secrecy and Deceit: The Religion of theCrypto-Jews, by David Gitlitz. Estoy casi segura que soy de descendencia judia pero no lo podre comprobar porque mis padres y familiares han fallecido. For the past several years, I've had a strong desire to search out the possibility of Jewish ancestry. Prefixes such as Aben, Ibn, Aven, Avin, Ben and etc. Like many other residents of Puerto Rico at the time, he resented the political injustices practiced by Spain on the island. The publication explains how and where to conduct research and can be I also feel Jewish! I often heard "chismes" whispered in the cafes of my town in Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca. Pages in category "Sephardic surnames" The following 83 pages are in this category, out of 83 total. As a result of the program, many Jews migrated to the city of Ponce located in the southern region of the island and worked in the agricultural industry. A list of 3,500 names used by Jews, or publication, Los Sefardes, by Jose M. Estrugo. I was told when I was about 10 yrs old by an aunt and she is a David. Hi, Nancy,You are a match on my FTDNA FamilyFinder autosomal DNA test (4th cousin). Jews in Colonial Brazil, by Arnold Wizhitzer. information about many of the more famous Sephardic families of Iberia, England My dad is Maldonado and Marquez. listed here. In order to provide additional evidences (as the law dictates), interested person must supply probe of membership of belonging to the Sephardic community, and more specific, descendants of those expelled in 1492. I'm a convert to Judaism and would love to know! My ancestors were from Barcelona. Even growing up in Brooklyn, NY we went to a Jewish home for Passover. We are thankful for them, yet, that doesn't mean were native americans or spaniards. Register of Isaac and Abraham De Paiba (1715-1775) from the Achives of the Beside each listing is a number or series of numbers and letters enclosed in parenthesis such as (2) (6A) (9) (29). Long story short I was able to do a 'Return' and I am sorry to hear that some people have had it hard to return but there are also people out there wanting to,help. be purchased form Seaview Press. It contains Sephardic names recorded during the All the women in our family have dark hair dark eyes and all the boys have light hair and light eyes. names of the Sephardim (and their residences) mentioned were, sometimes, I'm from PR from the Mountain area and my Y DNA is J1c3d L222- which is classified as semitic. and 18th-Century Jewish Community of Nevis, British West Indies, Boston In one scene of the film, the family discusses the fact that there are many Jewish Puerto Ricans and that in San Juan there is a large Jewish community. Sephardim from Curacao. San Juan, PR 00911. Among the Puerto Rican Jews who lived in Puerto Rico in the 19th century was Mathias Brugman. My Mother's maiden name is also Pi. Published by Laurence Abensur-Hazan and Philip Raizes Judaicas my Mom used to take the long route to Church on Fridays so she could stop by the Sinagoga and just ponder memories of things she recalled of her childhood. Since my relatives didn't know why the star was placed there I decided to research further and did a dna test through 23andme. Since it originates and concretes in the Near East, it can be from either one of these groups. reference will introduce many new names and/or many new spellings to known correspond to the references listed below where the names were found. Several people in my group match you as well and we are all discussing possible Jewish ancestry. Work hard and improve constantly. To those searching best of luck and hopefully well find our ancestors soon! You will be able to see for yourself when I get this posting problem on the website resolved tomorrow.Nancy Cuevas Guzmangenesischapter32@yahoo.com, Nancy,If your brother is Gilbert Cuevas, then he is also a match to me - 2nd-3rd cousin.Carmen Gonzalez. The Jews of Jamaica, by Richard D. Barnett and Philip Wright. The Sephardic Jews are said to have lived in Spain since the second temples destruction in Israel. [3] The majority settled in the island's capital, San Juan, where in 1942 they established the first Jewish Community Center of Puerto Rico.[13]. My son married a Rodriguez as well and my other daughter married a Ramos. family roots in early Argentina, research these volumes. As many others I have found our grandparents name on Sephardic surname list done by reseachers who found names of Jews of Spain during the inquisition. of these works have identified the names as being held by Sephardim. attached to the stemsof many names.If your people came from Aragon, and you And my grand f. lived in San Lorenzo and Las Piedras in P.R.And my dad parents came from Cataluna and Canary via Venezuela. Oddly my mother immigrated to NYC at age 3, and grew up in a combination Jewish/Puerto Rican (catholic) neighborhood. This Married women never change their original family names for their husband's. It isn't for many, but it certainly is for many of us. Precious Stones of the Jews of Curacao Jewry 1657-1957. It is also the only Caribbean island in which all three major Jewish denominationsOrthodox, Conservative, and Reformare represented. The Montalvo last name I know has an origin in Sephardic history, however I do not know what the hebrew translation is nor do I know where it came from. Only those names recognizable and labeled as Jewish or converso are them when "google" arrived the first thing I searched for was my last name, and the first web site that appeared in the screen was Xuetas of Mallorca, I couldn't believed what I was reading, immediately I realized this could be the reason for his silence. The 15 surnames you mentioned is a good point and a much discussed topic. I had an Aunt who lived in the mountainous area of Puerto Rico (Jibarro) while the rest of us lived in the city. Depending on jurisdiction, your family surnames may not have been fixed until the late 18th Century. Many names in this publication are not recognizable as What I found interesting when I found out that historical fact, is that in Puerto Rico contrary to other Christian nations, in Nochebuena and Christmass "lechn asado" (roasted pig) is a traditional plate in that celebration. In 1953, Governor Luis Muoz Marn appointed him Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, the first appointment that a Puerto Rican governor made to the court, addressing the nomination to "A. Cecilio Snyder". So is Dr Allegria claiming that Europeans were on the island prior to Columbus discovery and the Spanish settlement (400 years prior) or did I miss something? (~), From the book, Mr. Segura was featured as one who took the opportunity to do aliyah. I am glad that I found someone like you to do these discoveries..I would like more info. There you can also learn how Jewish is defined. Serrano Ranking In the United States, the name Serrano is the 646 th most popular surname with an estimated 44,766 people with that name. I am not clear if it is claimed that first generation women became Sarah. records. (~), From the The Jews of Rhodes, by Marc D. Hey,am game, lets do some dna! Therefore surnames such as Prez, Hernndez, Fernndez, and Gonzlez to name a few are considered to be surnames of Jews. | Email: BoricuaGenes@gmail.com | 2020 BoricuaGenes | Created my free logo at LogoMakr.com, Research in Mallorca (Part III): another visit to Sller, Research in Mallorca (Part II): A visit to the Arxiu Del Regne, Research in Mallorca (Part I): A visit to the Arxiu Dioces, An Update to Y-DNA: A look at the Correa line, Learning More About My Ancestors in 19th Century Maunabo, December 21st A Day Dedicated to My Ancestress. purchased on this site through Amazon.com, From the book, (22c) indicates those names that are identified as converso names in the That is the only thing I recall. This Sephardic surname is widespread among Morrocan Jews and other Jews of Meditteranean descent. I am also curious and would also be willing to do DNA testing. The [6], When the Crypto Jews arrived on the island of Puerto Rico, they were hoping to avoid religious scrutiny, but the Inquisition followed the colonists. France and North Africa. Family hails from Lares and Arecibo. So to start off: yes, there are various types of Jews! [20] Puerto Rico is the only Caribbean island in which the Conservative, Reform and Orthodox Jewish movements are represented. Puerto Rican Jews have made many contributions in multiple fields, including business, commerce, education, and entertainment. The names Sephardic Surnames (www.sephardim.com) The Sephardic names listed on this site are taken form the references listed below. Mis apellidos son Santiago Oporto, tengo un 60% espanol, italiano y portugues. My last names are Marti Quinones. So much so, that now a days Christians dont even know they have Jewish traditions within their family due to these dark times. Dr. Quinones was the only physician in his tiny mountain hometown of Lares, Puerto Rico where my mother and father were also born. You need genealogical evidence. In 1970, Raphy Leavitt organized a band with an original sound and style that became one of Puerto Rico's greatest salsa orchestras, "La Selecta". As a result, many secret Jews settled the island's remote mountainous interior far from the concentrated centers of power in San Juan and lived quiet lives. Ashkenazim, (European Jewry), in genearl, including the Rabbinical Authorities, do not accept the "Ben Anousim"aka"The Forced Ones"aka"Marranos", or those whose ancestors escaped the Inquisition. describes in detail the adventures of Sephardim in escaping the inquisition By the way our last name is Torres-Alvarado, my mom is Rodriguez, and yes its has Jewish descent..I have my ancestry.com family tree project done and I was very surprised to see that my tribe is Benjamin and part Judah. Language origins Everywhere, in medieval Spain included, Jews used Hebrew names. I was informed that I have Jewish descent. According to historians, the first Jews to arrive in Puerto Rico were conversos, Jews who were forced to convert to Catholicism and were members of Christopher Columbus's crew during his second voyage to the so-called "New World", arriving in Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493. I do not know who my father is so I don't know what to do.