Is Townsend specifically a Jewish name, just curious?

Not even remotely Jewish. The name originates from Anglo-Saxon England, and strangely enough means 'From the end of town'.

Is Townsend specifically a Jewish name, just curious?
I'm no expert, but it sounds very English to me. I've known a couple of people who had that name and were not Jewish.





In a mixed marriage, the mother's Jewishness determines whether the children are Jewish, and they in all likelihood will carry the father's name instead. Thus, it's quite easy to have Jewish people with non-Jewish surnames.
Reply:Not even remotely. But their may be people who practice the Judaic faith who just happen to have the last name of Townsend.


Just like, if your last name is Horowitz, it doesn't mean you are Jewish or that you are from New York or New Jersey.


And not everyone from Italy or Sicily has family-ties to the "mob", that is just in the movies.


You can be any religion or non-religion your little heart desires.
Reply:No.





It's English.
Reply:Townsend is a English name, like me. Where did you get the idea it was Jewish?
Reply:What brought this one up?!





Do you think the Who's - Peter Townsend is Jewish simply because he has a prominent nose?
Reply:No