Aroneanu

Aroneanu is a Romanian surname. It is derived from the given name Aaron, which itself has Hebrew origins, meaning "high mountain" or "enlightened." The surname formation follows a common pattern in Romanian surnames, adding the suffix "-eanu" or "-anu" to a given name or nickname, signifying "belonging to" or "descendant of." Thus, Aroneanu literally means "belonging to Aaron" or "descendant of Aaron." The surname is most prevalent in Romania.