Släkthistoria för Algeo
Algeo Vad efternamn betyder
Scottish: probably a nickname originally spelled Al(d)jo from an expression of affection consisting of Scots auld ‘old’ + joy jo ‘joy sweetheart darling’ (Old French joi Older Scots joi jo which can also signify ‘good fortune’ and ‘mirth music laughter’). Alternatively it may be from the phrase ‘all joy all good fortune’ used as a farewell on parting. Italian (Veneto): probably from the personal name Algeo a variant of Alceo from Latin Alcaeus Greek Alkaios derived from alkē ‘strength’.
Källa: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
