Gregor Samsa — is a fictional character in The Metamorphosis , a novella by Franz Kafka, who tries to live his life after having been transformed into a monstrous vermin . He is a travelling salesman.OriginThe name Gregor Samsa appears to derive partly from… … Wikipedia
Gregor — m Scottish form of GREGORY (SEE Gregory), currently undergoing a revival in popularity. In part it represents an Anglicized form of Gaelic Griogair, which gave rise to the Highland surname MacGregor. This is derived in turn from the Norman French … First names dictionary
Gregor — This interesting surname, with variant spellings Gregori and Grigorey, derives from the medieval male given name Gregory, itself coming from the Greek Gregorius, a derivative of gregorien , to be awake or watchful. The name was borne by tow… … Surnames reference
Gregory (surname) — Gregory is a surname, and may refer to:* Adam Gregory * Alyse Gregory * Andre Gregory * Augustus Gregory, Australian explorer * Benji Gregory * , French physicist, CERN Director General * Bob Gregory * Brad Stephan Gregory * Bud Gregory * Celia… … Wikipedia
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Cockburn (surname) — Cockburn, often (or usually) pronounced /ˈkoʊbərn/, is a Scottish surname that originated in the Borders region of the Scottish Lowlands. In the United States most members of the same family have adopted the simplified spelling Coburn . The… … Wikipedia
Gregg (surname) — Gregg is a family name in the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.According to genealogical researchers, most Americans with the surname Gregg descend from people associated with the Scottish Clan Gregor from western Scotland, some … Wikipedia
Tait (surname) — Tait is a Scottish surname that most likely originated in Berwickshire, Scotland. The origins of the name can be traced back as far as 1100. Tait is derived from the word for cheerful .People* Adam Tait, motoring journalist * Alan Tait, Scottish… … Wikipedia
Mendel (surname) — Mendel is a surname, and may refer to: Gregor Mendel (1822–1884), often called the father of Genetics . Arthur Mendel, US musicologist. Arthur Mendel, Romanian Jewish painter (1872 1945). Arthur P. Mendel, American (University of Michigan)… … Wikipedia
Mendel (disambiguation) — Gregor Mendel is often called the father of Genetics .Mendel may also refer to: * Mendel (lunar crater), a crater on the Moon * Mendel (crater on Mars) * 3313 Mendel, an asteroid named in honour of Gregor Mendel * Mendel (surname), people with… … Wikipedia