Lebanese Families
The Naassan families
The Naassan families Sunni in Trablous, Catholic in Saida, and Orthodox in Marjeyoun
Koshtban Families Sunnis in Saida
A koshtban (thimble) is a small metal cap used by tailors to protect their fingers when sewing. It is rarely used today as hand-sewing has been replaced by sewing machines.
Tehfe Families Muslim Families of South Lebanon
Perhaps Tehfe families bear this surname because their ancestors were involved in the trade of antiques.
Khadem and Khaddam Families Sunni and Alawite in the north
‘Khadem’ is the Arabic for ‘servant’ or any person who helps or serves others in the various spheres of life. However, the widespread use of this word that particularly refers to domestic workers who help with cleaning and menial tasks around the house, the office or in restaurants, has...
