Zariņš
Zariņš (feminine: Zariņa) is a Latvian language surname, derived from the Latvian word for "branch" or "twig" (zars).[1] Individuals with the surname include:
- Ivars Zariņš (born 1969), Latvian politician
- Juris Zarins (born 1945), American archaeologist
- Kārlis Zariņš (writer) (1889–1978), Latvian writer
- Kārlis Reinholds Zariņš (1879–1963), Latvian diplomat
- Marģeris Zariņš (1910–1993), Latvian composer and writer
- Rihards Zariņš (1869–1939), Latvian graphic artist
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Latvian |
| Meaning | "little branch/twig" |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Zarin |
See also
- Zarin (disambiguation)
References
- Dictionary of American Family Names. "Zarins Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 14 January 2016.
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