The name Tracy has various meanings, including:
- “Warlike” (of Irish and Gaelic origin)
- Derived from a Norman French place name based on a Gallic Latin personal name, Thrax or Thracius
- “Fighter” and “warrior” (spiritual meaning)
Think baby names
Tracy is an English given name and surname. As a British personal name, it was originally adopted from Norman surnames such as those of the family de Tracy or de Trasci from Tracy-Bocage in Normandy, France. Derived from the Gaulish male name Draccios, or Latin Thracius (“of Thrace, Thracian”), and the well-identified Celtic suffix -āko (“place, property”), such Norman surnames themselves sprung from several Tracy place-names in France.[1]
The Irish surname Tracey, which may similarly have contributed to the adoption of the English personal name, is derived from the native Irish O’Treasaigh septs. The name is taken from the Irish word “treasach” meaning “war-like” or “fighter”. It is also translated as “higher”, “more powerful” or “superior”. Some translate Tracy to mean “three” (one of my most favorite numbers. The other is 7.)
- The name Tracy has an Irish origin and spiritual meaning associated with bravery, determination, strength, and assertiveness.
- Tracy’s spiritual significance is linked to the qualities of courage, authenticity, conviction, determination, and passionate self-expression.
- My fighting spirit allows me to excel in roles where I can defend and support causes close to my heart.
My first name has an intriguing origin and spiritual meaning that provides insight into the destiny and personality of people with my name
Spiritual Meaning of the Name Tracy: Fighter and Warrior – SpiritualClues.com
FEIST
The surname Feist was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. House of Names
The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Feist is French & German, which comprises 37.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. From 23&me
The meaning and history of the last name Feist Venere.it
The last name “Feist” carries a rich tapestry of meaning and history, traced back through various cultures and regions. As with many surnames, it encapsulates not only identity but also the heritage of those who bear it. Understanding the origins and significance of the name “Feist” allows us to appreciate the story behind those individuals who carry it today.
The surname “Feist” is believed to have Germanic roots. In German, the word “feist” translates to “plump” or “fat,” often used to describe someone who is well-fed or prosperous. This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone who was stout, conveying a sense of abundance or health. Additionally, “Feist” may derive from the Old High German word “fiest,” which refers to a robust or hearty individual.
Apart from its German origins, the name is also prevalent among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, where it might have been adopted as a surname in more modern times. As families moved, married, and migrated, the name evolved, adapting to various languages and cultures while retaining its foundational significance.
I once saw somewhere, which I can not find now, that there was a “leader” of an area that was described as (Corpulent: veiszet) in German. I don’t exactly recall where this was, when, or exactly by who, but I think it was by Emperor Louis Martel (Son of Charlemagne, who was fluent in several different languages, including Hebrew, Arabic, German, and some others, and also possibly was the founder of the Yiddish Language.) The language that my paternal side spoke.
The last name “Feist” reflects a rich cultural history, stemming from its German roots and evolving through migration and adaptation. Its meaning, alongside the contributions of notable personalities, underscores the significance of identity linked to surnames. As the name continues to evolve, it remains a point of connection for families around the world, representing a legacy that blends past and present.
According to one source, Feist in Hebrew translates to “You are Welcome.” According to that same source, my middle name in Hebrew means “from the sea.” So there you have it. By meaning of my name I am a corpulent (short, plump) warrior/fighter, and defender of life (from the sea!) You’re Welcome! I live up to my name too!
And by origin, I’m potentially of Levitic (and Davidic) descent from Austria, France and Germany on my paternal side with Cornish, Welsh, Scottish, English, Irish, and Norwegian ancestry on my moms side.
Enough on that. Now that my unproven family history (which I am working on), has been established, let’s move on to what I do know. I am an American. I am not an only child, but I grew up as the only girl.
I grew up in a small town in the Midwest, surrounded by farming communities. I attended a very school for my education. Although I’m not Jewish by religion, as studies show is a possibility of my ancestors, or Catholic as the name implies by being taken from St. Vitus (which in Latin, Vitus means “Life” and often associated with Wido/Guido/Guy). For those of you reading this, don’t feel left out if you are of Protestant faith! I am proud to say that which ever noble family I come from that helped shaped Europe and married into the Spanish Royal Family, is represented by the Wartburg castle, the CASTLE THAT MARTIN LUTHER TRANSCRIBED THE BIBLE IN! So even though I am not Lutheran either, I am nonetheless a Christian who strongly believes in the Hebrew God, Jehovah.
I did not grow up in a split family. My dad was a railroader so I enjoyed the time I got to spend with him and all the many things I had learned from him. I had the usual sibling rivalry, which might be considered extreme, to some situations.
I was the sick child of the family. Bronchitis nearly every winter, asthma, allergies, chronic bilateral iritis several times, and cervical spinal spondylitis which I not inherited, but also passed on to my kids. I lost my dad to a rare cancer of the lungs, which is very deadly and quick acting. I have gone through a lot with my children with medical issues as well. So medical is something that I might blog about one day.
As far jobs go, I’ve been in the medical field, customer service, food, hospitality, and retail industries, along with some others. I have worked for top 500 companies to work for, I’ve worked for some that I’m sure would make the top 500 worst companies too. I was not employed through one, but physically worked inside one that did actually make the worst place to work list… So employment things are another topic that hits me hard.
In a nutshell, I’ve had one heck of a ride on the “life” rollercoaster. I have gone through many things. I do my best to advocate for people and what’s right, in my eyes.
My hobbies are pretty limited lately. I enjoy learning, and genealogy and genetic genealogy has taken over my main interest. I’m now also going to be giving blogging a try as hobby.
Further notes on the ancestry background: There has been a study done on Ashkenazi Levites who show many of them carry the R1a1 haplogroup called the Ashkenazi Levite Cluster. This group that the Rabbinical Horrowitz family belongs to and claims descent from Levi (founder of Levites), son of Jacob, carry the SNP Y-2619. Based on a Feist Family DNA study through FTDNA it appears that the Feist’s tested are members of the R1a1 cluster as well, and all trace back to Baden, where my line seems to trace back to.
Based on other people’s work of genealogy, the line on my paternal side seems to trace back to Levites, Kohanim, and the Davidic Dynasty. This is completely not proven, and I would love to find out for sure if I do come from Ashkenazi Levite lineage, as well from the Kohanim and the House of David!
Not only have I had problems trying to trace back my Black Sea German/ “Germans from Russia/Ukraine” heritage and see if it is connected with the Hebrew’s, but I also have problems going back on my other side… I think most of that line is also based upon Hebrew beliefs. I have so much digging to do! I wish I had the money to do the testing to see if my theories are correct. From some of the information I have seen, one of my family names may have actually meant “Priest” and some of the family names that are spelled exactly like my family, from the same area, show through their heraldry motto that they also carried belief in the Hebrew God. Either way, both sides of my family seem to take me back to Charlemagne and his family.
I’m not sure which family I come from on one side as my main line but based on the Wernhardous information of Basel Minster and the similarity of Werner (Son of the Hapsburg founder, Radbot) who laid the first brick to Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg, Alsace, France and the Austrian connections of the Hapsburgs with the Wartburg and the Guideshi having Austrian ties, I’m wondering if the Etichionids of Alsace that stemmed from Amalgar and Aquilina of Burgundy are the family line of my Paternal side. Oh what History holds!