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Look at the entry for Yonkers in Wikipedia. The place was founded by a man Adriaen Van der Donck, who got a land grant. He was known as a "Jonker" -- something like "young gentleman" or Esquire. It's pronounced like Yonker.
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How did yonkers get its name?
The city of Yonkers, New York gets its name from a man named Adriaen van der Donck who was known by the locals as Jonker which the name Yonkers is derived from. Adriaen van der Donck purchased the land grant that Yonkers was built on in July 1645.
Where did Lady Gaga come from originally?
Yonkers, New York
Where does the name sprain come from in sprain brook parkway grassy sprain road sprain reservoir etc in yonkers ny?
Spraint an Indian name for otter dung
When did the song yonkers come out?
The song Yonkers by Tyler, the Creator was released February 11, 2011. It was featured on the album Goblin which was released May 10, 2011.
What does yonkers mean?
The surname (last name) Yonkers is a version of a Dutch origin name. Other versions of the spelling of the surname: Yonker, Jonkers, Jonker, Jonckers, Johnckheer, Jonckeren, De Jonker, and De Jonckheer (with the "J" pronounced as a "Y".) The origin of the surname is from the Middle Dutch word "jonchêre," pronounces like "yonk-HEER" which meant "young lord." It was a medieval designation for a young nobleman. It was not a noble title, however. For some people and their children or the servants of a jonchêre, the appellation developed into a surname/family name. In the USA, there are a number of places named "Yonkers": Yonkers, Dodge County, Georgia; Yonkers, Westchester County, New York; Yonkers, Allegheny County, Maryland; Yonkers, Wagoner County, Oklahoma; plus other geographical features with Yonkers as part of the name. To find out how each place with the name "Yonkers" was named, you will need to consult a gazetteer for each state. A public library may hold the gazetteers you would need to consult.
Who is Vinny Spano of Yonkers?
Vincent Spano of Yonkers is the Yonkers Deputy City Clerk.
Where is the Yonkers Historical Society in Yonkers New York located?
The address of the Yonkers Historical Society is: Will Library - 1500 Central Park Av, Yonkers, NY 10710
When was Michael Yonkers born?
Michael Yonkers was born in 1947.
When was Yonkers - song - created?
Yonkers - song - was created in 2010.
When was Yonkers Joe created?
Yonkers Joe was created in 2008.
How tall is Natalie Yonkers?
Natalie Yonkers is 5' 8".
When was Yonkers Raceway created?
Yonkers Raceway was created in 1899.
