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The surname George is English, Welsh, French, South Indian, etc.: from the personal name George. In Greek Georgios, means 'rustic', or georgos 'farmer'. This became established as a personal name in classical times. Its popularity in Western Europe increased at the time of the Crusades. Several saints and martyrs have this name. By the end of the Middle Ages St. George had become associated with a legend of dragon-slaying exploits. He became to be considered the patron saint of England among other places. It is used as a given name among Christians in India, and in the U.S. has come to be used as a surname among families from southern India.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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