Aaron (surname)
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Aaron is a Jewish surname
which is derived from the given name Aaron
. The name Aaron is derived from the Hebrew words meaning "lofty.". There are several surname variants including Aarons
, Aaronson
, and Aron
.
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
which is derived from the given name Aaron
Aaron
In the Hebrew Bible and the Qur'an, Aaron : Ααρών ), who is often called "'Aaron the Priest"' and once Aaron the Levite , was the older brother of Moses, and a prophet of God. He represented the priestly functions of his tribe, becoming the first High Priest of the Israelites...
. The name Aaron is derived from the Hebrew words meaning "lofty.". There are several surname variants including Aarons
Aarons
Aarons can refer to:* Jesse Aarons, fictional character in the book Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson* Aarons Corner, North Carolina, USA* Aarons. is the author abbreviation for botanist Aaron Aaronsohn-See also:* Aaron's...
, Aaronson
Aaronson
Aaronson is a Jewish patronymic surname, meaning "son of Aaron". It is unknown as a given name. Aaronson or its variants may refer to:* Irving Aaronson , American jazz pianist* Kenny Aaronson , American bass guitar player...
, and Aron
Aron
-Characters:* Aron , a character from the comic Aron! HyperSpace Boy!* Aron , a character from the Marvel Universe* Aron , a creature in the Pokémon video game series...
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Surname
- Abe AaronAbe AaronAlvin "Abe" Aaron was a jazz clarinetist and soprano saxophonist, who was born in Canada but spent most of his life performing in the United States....
(1910–1970), Canadian jazz musician - Arthur Louis AaronArthur Louis AaronArthur Louis Aaron VC DFM was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces....
(1922–1943), English World War II Victoria Cross recipient - Barney AaronBarney AaronBarney Aaron was an English bare-knuckle boxer.The father of Hall of Famer Young Barney Aaron began boxing in 1819 and became a Lightweight Champion in the 1820s. Called The Star of the East, Aaron got victories over William Connelly, Ned Stockton, Lenney, Frank Redmond and Peter Warren...
(1836–1907), American boxer - Benjamin AaronBenjamin AaronBenjamin Aaron was an American attorney, labor law scholar and civil servant. He is known for his work as an arbitrator and mediator, and for helping to advance the development of the field of comparative labor law in the United States.-Early life:Aaron was born in Chicago, Illinois...
(1915–2007), American attorney, labor law scholar, and civil servant - Carlton AaronCarlton AaronCarlton Aaron is an American professional basketball player who most recently was signed to the Guildford Heat in the British Basketball League....
(born 1979), American basketball player - Caroline AaronCaroline AaronCaroline Aaron is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her role as acid-tongued talk show host Mary Pat Lee on Wings.-Personal life:...
(born 1952), American actress - Charles Dettie AaronCharles Dettie AaronCharles Dettie Aaron was an American gastroenterologist from Detroit remembered for Aaron's sign, an indicator of appendicitis.-References:...
(1866–1951), American gastroenterologist - Daniel Aaron (academic)Daniel Aaron (academic)Daniel Aaron is an American writer and academic. Aaron helped found the Library of America in 1978.In 1937, Aaron became the first to graduate with a degree in "American Civilization" from Harvard University....
(born 1912), American writer and academic - David L. AaronDavid L. AaronDavid Laurence Aaron is an American diplomat, and international expert and writer who served in the Jimmy Carter administration. He graduated from Occidental College with a BA, and from Princeton University with an MPA. He later received an honorary Ph.D from Occidental College...
(born 1938), American government official - Hank Aaron (born 1934), American baseball player
- Harold Robert Aaron (1921–1980), American army general
- Jacob B. AaronJacob B. AaronJacob ben Aaron of Karlin was a Russian rabbi and author. He was a grandson of Baruch of Shklov, the mathematician and author, and was one of the earliest and most renowned graduates of the Volozhin yeshiva...
(died 1855), Russian rabbi and author - John AaronJohn AaronJohn W. Aaron is a former NASA engineer, and was a flight controller during the Apollo program. He is widely credited with saving the Apollo 12 mission when it was struck by lightning shortly after liftoff and played an important role during the Apollo 13 crisis, earning him the highly...
(born 1948), American engineer - Lee AaronLee AaronLee Aaron , is a Canadian rock and jazz singer. She had several hits in the 1980s and early 1990s such as "Metal Queen", "Whatcha Do to My Body", and "Sex with Love".- Background :...
(born 1962), Canadian singer - Manuel AaronManuel AaronManuel Aaron was the first Indian chess master in the modern tradition. He dominated chess in India in the 1960s to the 1980s, was the national champion of India ninetimes between 1959 and 1981...
(born 1935), Indian chess player - Richard Ithamar AaronRichard Ithamar AaronRichard Ithamar Aaron was a Welsh philosopher.-Early life and education:Born in Blaendulais, Glamorgan, Aaron was the son of a draper, William Aaron, and his wife, Margaret Griffith. He was educated at Ystalyfera Grammar School, followed by a spell at the University of Wales starting in 1918,...
(1901–1987), Welsh philosopher - Sam AaronSam AaronSam Aaron was a wine merchant and co-founder, with his brother Jack, of Sherry-Lehmann Wines and Spirits. At the end of Prohibition in 1934, Jack Aaron purchased the liquor store in the old Louis Sherry building...
(1911–1996), American wine merchant and writer - Tommie AaronTommie AaronTommie Lee Aaron was a first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball, and a younger brother of Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. They were the first siblings to appear together in a League Championship Series as teammates. Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was signed by the Milwaukee Braves on May 28,...
(1939–1984), American baseball player - Tommy AaronTommy AaronThomas Dean Aaron is a former American professional golfer who was a member of the PGA Tour during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Aaron is best known for winning the 1973 Masters Tournament.- Early years :...
(born 1937), American golfer - Victor AaronVictor AaronVictor Aaron was a Native American actor of the Yaqui tribe. He was the original voice of John Redcorn on King of the Hill, which was taken over by Jonathan Joss in the show's second season following Aaron's death. He died in a road accident in 1996...
(1956–1996), American actor