A popular variant is Lysiotiki souvla, originating from the village of Lysi.

The founding members of the rock band Stereophonics originated from the nearby village of Cwmaman.

They are said to originate from the village of Kamalpura in Ludhiana District.

The name originates from the nearby village of Volosovo.

Robert originated from the village of Boron, now in the arrondissement of Montbéliard.

The Tennant family, described by Robert Burns originate from the village.

Lurton originates from the village of Grézillac in the Gironde department.

It has lent its name to people's surnames who are believed to have originated from the village.

All Lebanese with the Azoury family originate from the village of Azour.

Paray-Vieille-Poste originated from the old village of Paray, which had about 60 residents in 1790.