Are you a Zimble?

Just recently, a nice lady emailed me a friendly note to ask if I was a Zimble and possibly her distant cousin. I was surprised to learn that Zimble was a surname. It's not at all common in these parts.

I was afraid I had to disappoint the lady and tell her that "Zimble" was simply a round-about, upside-downey, inside-outey way of nodding to the great Russian-American violinist of the early twentieth century, Efrem Zimbalist.

She hasn't replied, so I can only think she was none too impressed with my appropriating her surname for my blog.

If you are reading this and your surname is 'Zimble' perhaps you could contact Nancy at nrzped@aol.com. She's researching her family tree.

Adit : Nancy did reply and said she was happy with the name. Thanks Nancy! Zimble on!