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JENTE Origin of surname

JENTE

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from a personal characteristic or nickname.

The surname Jente is based on the French Gentille, which means "gentle". The popular female personal name became the Yiddish Yentille. The diminutive form is Yentlin, and a variant is Yente. Jente and Jentes are surnames documented in 20th century Germany. Jente is recorded as a Jewish family name during World War II with German-born Katharina Jente who perished in October 1942.
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JENTE Origin of surname
JENTE

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from a personal characteristic or nickname.

The surname Jente is based on the French Gentille, which means "gentle". The popular female personal name became the Yiddish Yentille. The diminutive form is Yentlin, and a variant is Yente. Jente and Jentes are surnames documented in 20th century Germany. Jente is recorded as a Jewish family name during World War II with German-born Katharina Jente who perished in October 1942.
Written by researchers of ANU Museum of the Jewish People