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Emmanuella Atora is a Gabonese taekwondo competitor who qualified for Paris 2024, following the triumph of her unexpected winning, in the semifinal rounds of women's below 57 kg class at the 2024 African Qualification Tournament in Dakar, Senegal. She will represent Gabon at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Kevin Mejía is an Honduran wrestler who qualified through the 2024 Pan American Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament in Acapulco, Mexico. He will represent Honduras at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Donjeta Sadiku (born in 1999) is a Kosovan boxer. She competed for Kosovo at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's lightweight event and has previously competed for the country at the 2019 European Games. Her coach is Marjola Sallauka. She will represent Kosovo at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Jordan Gusman (born in 1994) is a Maltese middle and long-distance runner who won several medals for Malta at the Games of the Small States of Europe. From Corindi Beach, Australia, he was eligible to represent Malta from 21 August 2019. As an Australian, he won the 800 m at the 2012 Oceania Junior Athletics Championships. Gusman won the 3000 m event establishing a Maltese national record at the 2021 European Athletics Team Championships (3rd League). Gusman will represent Malta at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Mathlynn "Mattie" Langtor Sasser-Robert (born in 1996) is a Marshallese-born American weightlifter who currently represents the Marshall Islands. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's 58 kg event, in which she placed eleventh. She was the flag bearer for the Marshall Islands at the Parade of Nations. She will represent the Marshall Islands at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Lisa Pou (born in 1999) is a French-Monegasque swimmer. She competed in the Team event at the 2018 European Aquatics Championships, winning the bronze medal. In 2023, she switched her sporting nationality to Monaco. She became the first Monegasque swimmer to qualify for the Olympic Games, doing so in 2024 in Paris.

Candelaria Resano is a Nicaraguan surfer who will represent Nicaragua at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Dario (Дарио) Ivanovski (Ивановски), born in 1997, is a Macedonian long distance runner who runs for AK Delta Skopje and the Macedonian national team. Ivanovski won the 3000 meters at a meet in Elbasan in 2016. In 2017, he won the half marathon race that was part of the Skopje Marathon with a time of 1:11:26. On April 22, 2017, he won the Belgrade Half Marathon in a time of 1:10:00. He also set the national record in the 3000 meters at a meet in Novi Sad. Ivanovski competed in the 1500 metres at the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships. On April 21, 2018, he won the Belgrade Half Marathon for the second year in a row, this time recording a new personal best time of 1:08:03. He will represent North Macedonia at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Shafiqua Maloney (born in 1999) is a middle-distance runner from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. She holds the 800 m national record both indoors and outdoors. She will represent Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. She studied for two years at Southern Illinois University and in 2018 moved to the University of Arkansas. She has competed at 200m, 400m, 800m and in 300m hurdles events. She won the 800 m gold and the 400 m silver medal in the 2021 NACAC U23 Championships. She competed in the women's 800m event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and was the sole flag-bearer for her country in the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony.

Viren Nettasinghe is a badminton player who will represent Sri Lanka at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Yaseen Abdalla is a Sudanese athlete who will represent Sudan at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He will run the marathon.

Döwranbek Hasanbaýew is a Turkmen weightlifter who secured one of the top ten slots in his weight (men's 102kg) divisions based on the IWF Olympic Qualification Rankings. He will represent Turkmenistan at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Priscila Tommy (born in 1991) is a ni-Vanuatu table tennis player. She won gold in both the women's singles and team events at the 2007 South Pacific Games. Tommy represented Vanuatu at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and was her country's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. She faced Slovakia's Eva Odorova, ranked 762 places above her, in her opening game, and lost in straight sets. Tommy was selected to represent Vanuatu at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. In 2024 she will represent Vanuatu at the Summer Olympics in Paris.

James Sakoda (1916–2005) was a Japanese-American psychologist and pioneer in computational modeling. Sakoda was born in Lancaster, California in 1916. During World War II, Sakoda spent time incarcerated at the Tule Lake and Minidoka internment camps. He documented the experiences of Japanese Americans in internment camps, using what may be the first "agent-based model." In 1949, he published a dissertation based on his research. As a result, he earned a psychology Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, that year. After the war, Sakoda pursued a career in psychology and teaching. He taught at Brooklyn College, before joining the psychology department at the University of Connecticut in 1958. In 1962, he joined the sociology department at Brown University and became the director of the Social Science Computer Laboratory. Sakoda was a well-known figure in the field of origami and published two books on the subject. These were first published in 1969 and 1992 and were republished in 1997 and 1999, respectively.

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Ryan Keiji Sakoda (1972–2021) was a Japanese American professional wrestler. He was best known for his appearances in WWE and later Ultimate Pro Wrestling as a part-time trainer for the wrestlers, as well as working in the independents under his real name.

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Louie Sakoda (born in 1986) is an American former college and professional football player who was kicker and punter in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for two seasons. He played college football for the Utah Utes, earning unanimous All-American honors in 2008. Sakoda played professionally for the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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Saori (さおり) Sakoda (迫田), born in 1987, was a Japanese volleyball player who played for Toray Arrows. She also played for the All-Japan women's volleyball team.

Bernard Oscar "Bernie" Dalton 1939-1983 (Baltimore MD)
Vietnam Vet, Received first Golden Jump Wings (50 Jumps) as the first ever foreigner from the German Bundeswehr in June 1973
Helicopter Pilot
Olympic Skeet Shooting finalist representing the U.S. Army 1974
Skeet Shooting Competition Winner for the Sembach, Germany- Team 1972-73 and 74
Opened first ever Shuttle service Business between Clarksville and Nashville TN for Military Members
Initiated, owned and operated the first ever Ford Motor Company Hydrogen Powered Test Vehicle in 1981

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The surname "Garside" has a rich historical background, often linked to specific geographic and cultural contexts in England. The name is believed to be of Old English origin, deriving from "Gærsige," which translates to "grass" (gærs) and "island" or "dwellers on an island" (ige). This suggests that the early bearers of the surname likely lived near or on a grassy island or a piece of land surrounded by water.

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Historically, the Garside family name is predominantly found in the Yorkshire and Lancashire regions. These areas, known for their rugged terrain and agricultural history, might have influenced the livelihood and societal roles of the Garside families. The name's roots indicate a connection to the land and possibly to the tending of animals, a common occupation in medieval England.

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Intriguingly, an old prophecy often referred to in local folklore involves the "dirty dog." This prophecy foretells a figure of humble origins who would rise to prominence despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The "dirty dog" symbolizes an individual perceived as unworthy or underestimated by society but destined for greatness or significant impact. In the context of the Garside family, this prophecy can be interpreted metaphorically. The "dirty dog" represents the Garsides' potential to overcome hardships and transcend their modest beginnings.

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Throughout history, there have been numerous instances where families or individuals bearing the Garside name have risen to prominence, whether in local governance, trade, or other areas of influence. This ascent from obscurity to recognition aligns with the essence of the "dirty dog" prophecy. It underscores the Garsides' resilience, tenacity, and the ability to defy expectations.

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Thus, the surname Garside is not only a marker of geographic origin but also a testament to the enduring human spirit, encapsulated in the legend of the "dirty dog." This legacy reflects the journey from humble beginnings to noteworthy achievements, echoing a universal theme of perseverance and triumph against the odds.

Ayrton + Senna + Verstappen = Ayrton Senna Verstappen

Doctor Sung of TWRP!!

@ Slaybells
It's not an English name, there's nothing wrong with it.

Leticia Lungu (born 7 August 2004) is a Zambian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for ZESCO Ndola Girls and the Zambia women's national team

MY FRIENDS LAST NAME IS NGUYEN

It's also a German habitational name from any of various places called with a Middle High German derivative of einsteinen ‘to enclose or surround with stone’. In the unsettled social climate of the Middle Ages even relatively minor settlements were commonly surrounded with stone walls as a defense against attack.
Check the websites
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstein_(surname)
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https://discover.23andme.com/last-name/Einstein
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I'll make sure my grandson gets to be named "Abdul Razak Hussein bin Onn" so he could use "Hussein" as his surname!

The pronunciation is /ˈbʁɛːn.dlə/ - BREHN-dlə
/ˈbʁant/ ist the pronunciation of Brand. [noted -ed]

From French meaning "burgundy, maroon".

As a guy named Nathan, I think that the name is pretty cool.It can have multiple iterations like Nate,nathen or nathon, not only its a strong name, its also a versatile one.

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Would reccommend 10/10.☺️

It's pronounced RAW-LAHN.

A famous bearer is also renowned British faery artist Brian Froud (1947 - ).

Lucia Smith wants to collect the souls, so Toriel spawns them in. Now he has all the souls and will sell them to orphans. Now I'm filled with rage, I'M A FURRY!!

Travis Phelps is a character in the story-based game Sally Face.

Also a city in Russia, Казань.

I'm planning to use my given name, Farhan, as my surname, because I want my wife to take my last name!

The name of my favorite jazz band and brother

Went to school (in Australia) with someone that had this surname. Everyone pronounced it 'Whit-i-kah', the i-vowels being short and the a-vowel being long.

A famous bearer is NBA player and former UNLV Runnin' Rebel Christian Wood. (1995-)

This used to be my favorite first name. I also like it as a last name. I still really like it though.

Hans Beckert, a fictional serial killer in the movie 'M' (1931) who targets children.

Means "guidance".

Also Finnish.

There are also Brazilians bearing that surname.

Maltese.

Shō (祥) Timothy Yano (矢野), born in 1990, is an American physician. Yano is a former child prodigy and has an estimated IQ of 200. He has Japanese-Korean ancestry.

Yōji (燿司) Ueda (上田), born in 1971, is a Japanese voice actor formerly affiliated with Mausu Promotion and currently affiliated with Amuleto. His name was Yōji (陽司), until April 1, 2008.

If your name is Ferrari, try naming your son "Vladimir"! Thank me later!

Spiegel is both in German and Dutch "mirror", it's a literal translation of the word.

Sounds German to me.

It's not only in America, but in England as well.

Variant of Arnett.

It's possible that it could either be from Cameroon or Papua New Guinea