Abramsky
Abramsky or Abramski is a variation of a patronymic surname meaning "son of Abram", the Biblical figure.[1] The name is most prevalent among Jews. Notable people with the surname include:
- Alexander Abramsky (1898–1985), Russian composer
- Chimen Abramsky (1916–2010), English professor of Jewish studies
- Jenny Abramsky (born 1946), British radio personality
- Nili Abramski (born 1970), Israeli long-distance runner
- Samson Abramsky (born 1953), British computer scientist
- Sasha Abramsky (born 1972), British journalist and author
- Yehezkel Abramsky (1886–1976), British Orthodox rabbi
References[]
- ^ Guggenheimer, Heinrich Walter; Guggenheimer, Eva Auguste Horowitz (1992). Jewish Family Names and Their Origins: An Etymological Dictionary. Hoboken, N.J: KTAV Publishing House. p. 6. ISBN 978-0-88125-297-2. OCLC 25093664. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
Categories:
- Surnames
- Jewish surnames
- Patronymic surnames