Greetings from Minnesota

[msiverh]

I was born in Montevideo, Minnesota and grew up on a farm in the west central part of the state. I currently work for the State of Minnesota as a computer network administrator. My dad was born in rual Montevideo, and my mother was born in rural Reeder, North Dakota.

Every one of my great-great grandparents immgrated to America from Norway in the 1860s. My paternal great-great grandfather emigrated from Bo, Telemark, Norway. His patronymic name in Norway was Kittil Ougenson, but took the name Siverhus, which was the name of his farm. I'm on a quest to find out what Siverhus means -- I know "hus" means "house." But after a year of searching the Norwegian-English dictionary and other resources, I have yet to find what "Siver" means. I'm sure it's a modified version of some word. I'll find out sooner or later.

Glad to be part of the forum.

[admin]

Hi msiverh!

Welcome to the new Norskland Forum! Thanks for letting us know a little about you and where you are from. As you probably already know, I was born and raised in central North Dakota and went to college in Moorhead, MN (Concordia College). I also lived one year in Bloomington while working for Univac in St. Paul. So I know a little about Minnesota!   

You might post your question about the meaning of "Siver" in the "Searching for "Relatives" board. I bet you will get some opinions soon. I'd be interested too. I have a cousin named "Sivert" - but that might be totally different though.

Thanks for joining the forum and we look forward to seeing your posts!

Gus

p.s. What can we call you? Your username is rather difficult to pronounce...   

[Ruth]

Hi there, Msiverh,

You know, I am quite sure that the name Siverhus - comes from the name 'Sivert'   Sivert's house  Sivert is quite a common name, maybe not as often used these dyas. 

And Telemark!   WOW!    I was there last winter, and I am telling you - it is just GREAT! 

[alsiv]

Hi msiverh,

Ruth has right, Siverhus means the house of Sivert, which is a man's first name.
According to Rygh, Norske Gaardnavn (Norwegian farmnames), Siverhus in Bø was written Siffuerhuus in 1585, 1593 and 1665 and Siverhuus in 1723.
The name means Sigurdarhouse, of the man's name Sigurdr. In place names it was often written Siver from the 16th. Century.

Best wishes alsiv.
PS
My name is Arne Sivertsen

[alsiv]

I was born in Montevideo, Minnesota and grew up on a farm in the west central part of the state. I currently work for the State of Minnesota as a computer network administrator. My dad was born in rual Montevideo, and my mother was born in rural Reeder, North Dakota.

Every one of my great-great grandparents immgrated to America from Norway in the 1860s. My paternal great-great grandfather emigrated from Bo, Telemark, Norway. His patronymic name in Norway was Kittil Ougenson, but took the name Siverhus, which was the name of his farm. I'm on a quest to find out what Siverhus means -- I know "hus" means "house." But after a year of searching the Norwegian-English dictionary and other resources, I have yet to find what "Siver" means. I'm sure it's a modified version of some word. I'll find out sooner or later.

Glad to be part of the forum.

[Ruth]

----   and Sigurdr  (Sigurd)  means "Caretaker of Victory".    A strong name indeed! 

Ruth

[Oeystein]

Sigurd (Fåvnesbane) slays the dragon (from Hylestad church):