Elzinga
Elzinga is a Dutch surname from the provinces of Friesland and Groningen. It originally meant "from the house of Elso/Elze." In 1811, when families who still used patronyms had to adopt fixed surnames, Elzinga was adopted as a surname linked to the els (an awl) used by shoemakers. Variants are Elsinga and Elzenga. People with this surname include:
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