TheNameDBCitron
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the citron fruit, possibly indicating a merchant, grower, or someone with a distinctive characteristic.
Etymology
The surname derives from the Hebrew word 'etrog' (citron) or the French/English word 'citron,' referring to the citrus fruit. It may have originated as an occupational surname for fruit merchants or growers.
About the Citron Surname
A surname with multiple possible origins, most commonly associated with Jewish communities in Europe. The name likely refers to the citron fruit, either as an occupational or descriptive surname.
Distribution
Found among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, France, and subsequently in North America.
Notable Bearers
Samuel Citron (French politician), David Citron (British activist)