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To: JBW1949

It is “Van”. That is Flemish and place (geographic)- derived.. “Von” is German and is used as an indication of nobility.


9 posted on 05/25/2025 12:58:00 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ecce Crucem Domini, fugite partes adversae. Vicit Leo de Tribu Iuda, Radix David, Alleluia!)
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To: AnAmericanMother

Beethoven was German.....


10 posted on 05/25/2025 12:59:33 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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