Amzoiu
Definition
A Romanian surname, formed within the local anthroponymic field by applying the traditional augmentative or family patronymic suffix '-oiu' to the base name Amza. Characteristically found in the southern regions of Romania, this name indicates descent from a prominent ancestor who bore the name or nickname Amza.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Amzoiu
- Amzoiu family name
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, singular only. Inflected externally using the proclitic particle 'lui' in oblique cases. |
| Formation | Built by suffixing the traditional patronymic or augmentative marker '-oiu' onto the nominal root 'Amza'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [am.ˈzojw] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Romanian Surnames and Historical Genealogy |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Inginerul Amzoiu a fost cel care a coordonat lucrările de consolidare ale podului istoric din localitate.
EN: The engineer Amzoiu was the one who coordinated the consolidation works of the local historical bridge.
RO: Am consultat documentele vechi și am aflat că proprietatea a aparținut familiei Amzoiu încă din perioada interbelică.
EN: I consulted the old documents and found out that the property had belonged to the Amzoiu family since the interwar period.
RO: Cercetările genealogice efectuate de profesorul Amzoiu au scos la iveală detalii inedite despre întemeierea satului.
EN: The genealogical research carried out by professor Amzoiu revealed novel details about the founding of the village.
Idioms & Phrases
Familia Amzoiu / The Amzoiu family
RO: Grup de persoane înrudite prin descendență directă, recunoscute în comunitatea locală sub acest nume.
EN: A group of people related by direct descent, recognized in the local community under this name.
Pământul lui Amzoiu / Amzoiu's land
RO: Sintagmă folosită local sau regional pentru a identifica o parcelă agricolă ce aparține sau a aparținut acestei familii.
EN: A phrase used locally or regionally to identify an agricultural plot belonging to or having belonged to this family.
Spița Amzoilor / The Amzoiu lineage
RO: Formă de plural populară utilizată în sate pentru a desemna întreaga linie de descendență legată de acest nume.
EN: A popular plural form used in villages to denote the entire line of descent linked to this name.
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