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* '''Elspeth Aega Green''' -- ''Granny Aega'' | * '''[[Elspeth Aega Green]]''' -- ''Granny Aega'' | ||
* '''[[Lukas Nor Green]]''' -- ''Lucky'' | * '''[[Lukas Nor Green]]''' -- ''Lucky'' | ||
* '''[[Maeve Ashlea Green]]''' -- ''Eva'' | |||
= Sources = | = Sources = | ||
[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/romani/comments/1gofq3b/green_superstition/ | * [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/romani/comments/1gofq3b/green_superstition/ | ||
[2] https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/culture-and-leisure/history-centre/researchers/guides/tracing-gypsy-romany-and-traveller-ancestors | * [2] https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/culture-and-leisure/history-centre/researchers/guides/tracing-gypsy-romany-and-traveller-ancestors | ||
[3] http://theromany.weebly.com/green.html | * [3] http://theromany.weebly.com/green.html | ||
[4] https://www.instagram.com/p/DW3JnigDV2H/ | * [4] https://www.instagram.com/p/DW3JnigDV2H/ | ||
[5] https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/England_Jewish_and_Gypsy_Surnames_-_International_Institute | * [5] https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/England_Jewish_and_Gypsy_Surnames_-_International_Institute | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:49, 27 April 2026
Introduction
Green is a recognized surname within the British Romanichal (Romany Gypsy) community, appearing in historical records across regions like Surrey and Hampshire. While some Romanichal families hold superstitions against using green, others traditionally use it, with the color representing the earth on the Romani flag and holding symbolic value in Romani culture.
Key details regarding the Green family
• Historical Records: Records from the 1901 census highlight Green families working as hawkers in places like Hampshire and Lincolnshire.
• Surname Prevalence: Green is listed alongside other common Romany surnames, including Smith, Cooper, Taylor, and Boswell.
• Color Symbolism: The Romani flag features green to represent the earth and land.
• Superstition: Some Romani traditions consider green unlucky or associated with witchcraft, while others use it for wagons and clothing, indicating varied customs.
The name "Green" is firmly established in traditional English Gypsy, Romany, and Traveller history.
Notable Members
- Elspeth Aega Green -- Granny Aega
- Lukas Nor Green -- Lucky
- Maeve Ashlea Green -- Eva
Sources
- [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/romani/comments/1gofq3b/green_superstition/
- [2] https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/culture-and-leisure/history-centre/researchers/guides/tracing-gypsy-romany-and-traveller-ancestors
- [3] http://theromany.weebly.com/green.html
- [4] https://www.instagram.com/p/DW3JnigDV2H/
- [5] https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/England_Jewish_and_Gypsy_Surnames_-_International_Institute