About Zangwill
The surname Zangwill is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish name "Tsangvil," which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name "Tzvi." The name "Tzvi" means "deer" or "gazelle" in Hebrew and is often associated with swiftness and grace. Therefore, the surname Zangwill likely originated as a patronymic name for someone whose ancestor was named Tzvi, indicating a connection to these qualities.
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