The Immigrant Names That Changed America

They arrived with dreams... and names full of history.
But at the gates of a new world, many saw those names altered — shortened, anglicized, or lost entirely.

In this heartfelt episode of Echoes In Time, we explore the emotional and historical journey of immigrant names in America — how they were changed, why it happened, and what those names still mean today.

You’ll uncover:

🚢 The truth behind name changes at Ellis Island

🗂️ How names were rewritten for survival, acceptance — or forced assimilation

📜 The cultural impact of names lost… and names reclaimed

🧬 Why your family name might hold more power and pain than you realize

🏛️ The famous Americans whose original names you’ve never heard

Behind every name is a story. A ship. A prayer. A family. A beginning.

👉 Watch to the end to learn how immigrant names shaped the nation — and how your own may carry a forgotten legacy.

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🧠 Question for You:
Was your family’s name changed when they came to America? Share your story in the comments — and let’s honor it together.