More likely that it's simply a fairly common family name.  There are only so many of those permitted, if I read the setting information correctly.<br/><br/>Less likely, but equally amusing, you are in fact all related somehow.  Very distantly.  Just like myself and half of New England, thanks to Benjamin Franklin's highly active libido.<br/><br/><br/>(No actual bragging rights involved.  His mom had an older sister who pops up on my mother's side of the family.  I've found some surprising cousins that way.  ;D )