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[Surname] Re: Etymology of surname Hood
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Kae Kae
4/24/2006, 3:23 PM
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a message by Hood
I think it refers to the phrase "of the hood". As in, like Robin Hood; they first called him Robin of the Hood, and eventually it was shortened to Robin Hood. I hope this helps.
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Etymology of surname Hood
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Hood
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3/29/2006, 4:21 PM
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Andrew
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5/6/2006, 9:47 AM
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Re: Etymology of surname Hood
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Kae Kae
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4/24/2006, 3:23 PM
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Mar
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3/30/2006, 11:16 AM