We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. We are somehow related to an old boy name Wormy and thats just his name. My paternal grandmother was named Anna Mae and my paternal grandmother was named Essie. A granny named CORA was also called CORY ETHEL. Who you talking about? Tim, your grandfather was born the year my father was born. I never thought about it much as a child, but time and distance have sharpened my curiosity about this name. But that side of the family aint no count. Top 1000 in the United States. Chigurh, the surname of this terrifying killer from 'No Country For Old Men', makes for an excellent last name choice. As I have written before, Im from the Missouri Ozarks, and many of us have Appalachian roots (most of my people started out in TN, KY and NC). 87. Alas, the last of the four states with Jones in its top three most common last names list. Moore (Middle English origin) meaning open land. My own name was uncommon to the point of weirdness when I was growing up in the early 1960s, but not an Appalachian name that I know of. I have an aunt named Anita who we call Dede and some other cousins call Neet Better yet some cousins call her Shieky! 84. My fathers mother didnt want to be called mamaw, or granny but grandmother. })(); There are tons of things I could tell you about myself, but all you really need to know is I'm crazy in love with my home in Appalachia-the people, the food, the music, the colorful language, the sustainable lifestyle, the history, the soaring mountains, and the deep dark hollers. None of them ever took exception to the name they were called. Allen (Celtic origin) meaning handsome or little rock or harmony. Elkins (Old English origin) meaning the Jehovah is the one true God. (Those writers were awful bad to use creative abbreviations to!). They called her Fronie. Kidadl is supported by you, the reader. Her full name has an unusual story to it too, but Ill save that one for another day. On my Dads side, my great grandmothers name was ZILPHIA, pronounced Zilfee (theres your A changed to IE or Y sound). 74. The following list reflects the U.S. birth certificate data from 2021. My Grandfathers name was Beverly Wills. 40. This file contains one record for each combination of 'year' and 'surname' for which that surname occurred at least ten times (in total) in the birth, marriage and death registers of that year. My grandfather (paternal) is the one I noticed changing the end sounds most. My mom was always intrigued by locals who pronounced peoples names that ended in an aas ee. I am a direct descendant of a Lorenzo Dow Andrews. Researching this name, I found that many southern families have a Lorenzo Dow [surname]. Omega (Greek origin) meaning the end. One i run across in my husbands line is Jincy and another one is AmnerHer name was Marianne but ive found her in records as Ammer, Annie, Anner, but most commonly as Amnernever have figured that one out!!! "Toward a Genetic Profile of Melungeons in Southern Appalachia," Appalachian Journal 38/1 (Fall 2010) 92-111. Lula (German origin) meaning famous warrior. The last letters are dropped and replaced by y. Southern last names are incredibly popular and interesting since they often carry deep meanings behind them. 100 Most Popular American Last Names. It is alive and well here too in our particular area. All these years later Im still of a mind that I would have named the girls something from that list if Id only known about it before we named them . Good morning. 52. According to the most recent publicly available U.S. Census data from the year 2000, the five most common last names in the . Our folks settled in Texas in the late 1800s. Her real name was Happuch Matilda Gibson. On my Fathers side he had an Aunt Swepter who was the oldest child of his Grandfather and I had never heard that name before. Alma (F) (Celtic origin) means "good". A second cousin found a labeled portrait of Homer in her late mothers things. You really touched on something that is very noticeable even today. My grandmothers name was Rachel but everyone called Rachie or Rissie. Ferrell (Irish origin) meaning man of valor. There never was a Ura or a Sheesa or a Harry or a Moore Hogg. Surnames include those from other areas of the United States and other countries. Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers! According to the above . Imas father was Governor Jim Hogg, 1890-94. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Your privacy is important to us. Judging by Appalachian names I would say that english ethnicity far outnumbers any other. Well my Uncle on my daddys side, his name was Burlie Penley. People back then fed and raised families on little to nothing. ); It had been shortened to Merky in usage. 92. Just a sampling . And it makes me sick to think of all she knew about quilting that I should have learned. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. While there are plenty of lesser known last names, this map created by online lending firm NetCredit reveals the most common surnames around the world, according to each country.. Funny how Southerners and Mountain Folk use those family names as middle names. Patronymic surnames such as Jansen/Janssen, Hansen, and Petersen are the most common names in the far north (Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein). 94. My mothers name was Leona. In other cultures, it means "loving" in Swedish and "apple" in Persian. . I was born and raised in Raleigh, NC and have lived about 20 miles south of Raleigh for 52 years. I was named after both my grandmother and mother, Im Ina Jeanne (after the Jeanne in Jeannette). There are surnames associated with the Melungons. Pruitt, played by Sandra Bullocks in the movie 'Hope Floats' that was set in the small town of Smallville in Texas. Anne (F) (English origin) means "grace". West Virginia Pioneers. I loved them so and it was always a great time for us kids. My Daddy was nicknamed Gizmo. Then there was Aunt Alafair. Davenport (Old English origin) meaning market town. Harrison (English origin) meaning the son of Harry. They were called Idy and Corey by their peers. Ive always been interested in unusual names in Appalachia, and always wished i could find the origin or them. on Appalachian grammar turns out to be detectable), and to compare the . My father was named Garnett, and there were several others with that name on his mothers side of the family. Population Count (2000): 1,534,042. Alabama Indiana Smith (no indication of a personal link to either state), nickname Aunt Pal, Mollissie Pearl Tabatha Lovelady. They will remind you of many amazing, famous, and historically significant women. 5. listeners: [], 100,000 Subscribers | Traditional Appalachian Music | 6 Giveaways, From the Archives: Lonesome Moonlight Waltz. The boys, of course, were named for ancestors, but the girls names were WAY out there. Visit the Surnames Only page here, or the Obituaries Only page here. 37. A variation of this name Anna has been very popular between the 1700-1800s. Store. Lots of Sues, but practically no Susans. Other Events. Garcia (Spanish origin) meaning young. 27. Of all American last names, Southern surnames are some of the most interesting ones youll ever come across. Martinez (Spanish origin) meaning the son of Martin. Because this is a mixed race group of people, and because the exact racial characteristics vary, it is impossible to pin down a precise Melungeon appearance. . View all records. The population in West Virginia is 1.79 million . Most of the early Texans came from Virginia and Appalachia, I think. Native Americans first began to gather in the Appalachian Mountains some 16,000 years ago. Fuller (English origin) meaning one who deals with woolen clothes. 56 Hostess-Approved Recipes for a Southern Baby Shower. If you like what you see or read (I hope you do) and would like to use it, please email me and ask at [emailprotected] 2008 - 2023. 9. My Grandmothers name was Rosa (Raw see). Talking with an elderly gentleman whose family was friends with my dads family, couple years ago, I kept referring to Ira, pronouncing it correctly, of course (EYE-rah). My own dear grandmother Ida was always called Idy by Grandpa. Davis (English origin) meaning the son of David. Alcaraz. About Author Research Credentials Reviews Genealogy Book A Walk In Life And War Highlights Geographical Areas Soldier Bio Excerpts . In my fathers family, his mothers sisters were Zora, Ora Belle, Dora Lee, Louree. Hazel (Old English origin) meaning color of the hazel tree. 80. Thanks for doing what you do. All images and content are subject to copyright and are the sole property of Blind Pig & The Acorn. 91. Chavis, for instance, plainly came from the common Sephardic Jewish surname Chavez, derived from the name of a town in Portugal. Its nickname is Mountain State. Moxon (English origin) meaning a pearl. Alice was one of the most common names in the 1700s. My hubbys family takes the cake for the most odd and unusual names they call each other. Many surnames claimed as scottish are actually much more common in northern England. 39. of Len and Castile (1) 40. of Luxembourg (1) 41. of Maurienne (1) 42. of Monticelli (1) 43. of Mortain (1) 44. of Normandy (1) 45. of Ponthieu (8) 46. of Portugal (2) A great aunt Deliah-Liahlee, Paulina-Pliny, Sarah-Serre, and an aunt Thelma-Thelmee, Lucille-Lucee, A mamaw Bertha-Berthee. I called him Uncle Runt until I was a teenager. Italy was pronounced It-ly. A quick scroll through the list reveals that several names have reigned supreme for years, like Oliver, Elijah, Noah, and Jamesjust to name a few. 1. Pronounced Tokee and Nokee. I used to think it was weird the parents did that but now I think its cool that they dared to be different. Derived from the word Alamillo, the name means 'a poplar tree' or 'aspen tree'. I think it's now time to talk specifically about MY Appalachian history. 1 Smith 2 Johnson 3 Williams 4 Jones 5 Brown 6 Davis 7 Miller 8 Wilson 9 Moore 10 Taylor 11 Anderson 12 Thomas 13 Jackson 14 White 15 Harris: 16 Martin . In fact, data from a Census Bureau study reveals that the number of Hispanic surnames in the top 25 doubled between 1990 and 2000. I do understand that people will add, subtract or even use a complete substitute for sounds in speaking to make words easier to say. Gribble, the character on 'King of the Hill'. 36. There are some great family names from my dads side out of West Virginia, as well as from my moms side out of the Carolinas. 83. Follow Us. One of the funniest memories I have about names: My Grandmother had a visitor and my cousin were in the next room playing when we heard the woman telling Mama about her daughter. Johnson (Scottish origin) meaning the son of John. It just feels like home. 96. 55. These ladies risked copperheads and rattlers, chiggers, mosquito bites, bulls and poison ivy to painstakingly record every known grave in the county. 8. surnames, Campbell of 1,200 old families from the Kentucky, Tennessee, . These names are especially common among males. We are the third generation of senior members. Tennessee Appalachian Mountains Region Boseman (German origin) meaning cunning. Im just not sure what. I would love to know more about that. Whether its a Texan movie character or a TV series hero from Florida, movies and TV shows are full of popular and interesting last names. Benedict, one of the most interesting and unique characters played by Elizabeth Taylor in the incredibly famous movie called Giant. Names that are fairly unique to the American Indian population include Begay, Yazzie, Benally, Tsosie, Nez, Begaye, Etsitty, Becenti, Yellowhair, Manygoats, Wauneka, Apachito, Bedonie, Calabaza, and Manuelito. We also link to other websites, but are not responsible for their content. WCGS Blog. In the next few posts you'll be hearing about my family ancestors specifically. Not sure if that was a childs pronuncation of her married name which was Lytle (which is my middle name). My great-great grandmother Ora Barnes Vick had a sister named Homer. 95. 56. 62. As always, thank you, Tipper for sharing with us! Its so interesting, how people settled this country. Melungeons are a mixed race of people originating from the Cumberland Gap area of the Appalachian Mountain area of the United States. So I like to joke that I am torn between the Borscht Belt and the Bible Belt. Well send you tons of inspiration to help you find a hidden gem in your local area or plan a big day out. Im not sure this fits but had an uncle named Emerson we called Sam. DEC. 15, 2016 Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released the country's 1,000 most common surnames by race and Hispanic origin and those that occurred 100 or more times in the 2010 Census.. Today, human society is more culturally diverse than ever, but our surnames can tell us a lot about our ancestral origins. My third great grandfather was raised in Rowan County and they lived in and around Salisbury. Famous name bearer: Anne Boleyn, wife of King Henry VIII. While Smith remains the most common U.S. surname, for the first time, two Hispanic namesGarcia and Rodriguezmade the top 10. Henderson (Scottish origin) meaning the son of Henry. Southern Families SURNAMES . A neighbors name was Matilda, called Tillie. In doing research on my family I often came across a nickname for Mary. we had many ladies with beautiful names that were not known to the public until they passed on. As an Amazon Associate, Kidadl earns from qualifying purchases. 5. Martin (Latin origin) meaning of Mars. Holt: This Old English surname's meaning is "a small wood or grove". Wonderful carefree childhood in the country. One I have yet to figure out how it came about or even why. Brown (Old English origin) meaning brun.. McCrae, played by Robert Duvall in the movie 'Lonesome Dove' which also has a TV show and novel versions. Most Common Last Names In West Virginia. A common surname around England, Wales, and Scotland, the surname Allen also holds several notable entries in the British "Dictionary of National Biography." Originally a Celtic surname from Ireland, Allen is the 41st most common surname in England. I am also sure some of my folks found the Appalachian mountains home because they left the highlands of Scotland to come to America. They were names like Lola, Dora, Vesta and etc that were seldom ever pronounced the way they were spelled. Published by J. Clausnitzer , Feb 23, 2022. I had never heard the name Tipper until Tipper Gore. 46. Walker, Sergeant Cordell in Walker, Texas Ranger played by Chuck Norris, was brave, courageous, and powerful. A few, sadly, were small family burial grounds on old home places that had been used to pasture cattle for decades. Most Distinctive Last Names by State. My daughter;s middle name is a combination of my mothers name and her great grandmothers name : Emilijean. Homer passed away shortly after her eighteenth birthday. I had a 2nd great grandfather named Pinkney, a great aunt named Della they called deller, and a great grandfather whose name was Staples, which I have always wondered where it came from because Ive never heard that one anywhere else. All intertwined with several hundred years of family ties that bind us together. 23. Aunts, Uncles, cousins, in-laws and probably some outlaws have met every year up until the pandemic stepped in and made us cancel this last couple of Easter week-ends. Of course, kids couldnt quite say that and we called her Nannie which she accepted fine.I had a ancestor named Lucinda who everyone refers to as Loucindy. He would call a place named Ramah, Ramer and Loretto became Lo-retter My daughters name is Shanda (ShAn-dah, not ShOn dah)) and he called her Shan-den until the day he died no matter how many times I corrected him! I didnt make the connection that Mamaw was otherwise a common name for grandmothers. I love this post! As of February 2022, Korhonen was the most common surname among the 5.5 million Finnish population. Youve done wonders in preserving and sharing hillbilly heritage to the world!!! WILLIAMS. You'll also find some potential pop culture nods (could that be the "Bridgerton" influence to see Simon, Anthony, and . 'Number' - the total number of occurrences . One lady that lived near us was Tinnie. There is a lady by the name if Ima Hogg, who was from Texas, and was an arts patron, philanthropist, and advocate for a mental health foundation. 16. Choosing a Southern last name from the Deep South is a great way to give yourself or a character a truly Southern feel. I had not thought of this for ages, but I once read many years ago that a very popular name in our area is supposed to be unique to the area. 49. I love that about my people . Then there is my son Matt, your husband who is called the Deer Hunter, for obvious reasons! Hubbys mothers name is Faye JennieVee but she was called Fimp by those that knew her. That is especially true of words from a foreign language. Ward (Old English or Old Gaelic origin) meaning marsh. Hello! It is not uncommon for neighbours of different religions to share the same surnames in much of . of Cornelia and Immanuel Barnes, but it was so weathered that you could only decipher the abbreviation for daughter if you knew what it should say. I was just commenting on your YouTube Video. Typically the information is compiled by a national statistics agency, though in some cases it comes from another source. My Grandma Cretie (Lucretia) was born and raised in backwoods W VA. she had a brother Put, (pronounced like the golf term) from Putnam. 5 Things We'll Always Cherish About a Starter Home. . The popularity of some of these Southern surnames can also be attributed to the great TV shows and movies in which they are used for the characters. My grandpas brothers and sisters all had nicknames that stuck so hard, that for my great-aunts, I dont even know their real names. Ima was born in 1882 and died in 1975 (which might seem a long time ago to some of you but I was in my mid 30s at the time). While I was thinking about names like Gazzie and even Tipper, I was also thinking about how we change some names in the same way we change certain words. } Happuch was a probably a shortened version of the Bible name Keren-Happuch. I never knew where the names came from until I figured it out. Its quite common in our family as well as the area we live. Both were women of remarkable character. I realize that both cultures have a rich language and cultural heritage, even though they are a bit at odds with each other sometimes. At least according to Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman, author of Melungeons: The Last Lost Tribe in America. After finding and enjoying your blog so much, I now realize where so many of my familys sayings originated. You are on to something. Now how do you even come close to getting to be a Polly if you were christened Mary? 81. Although you generally can't identify Jewish ancestry by a surname alone, here are 100 common Jewish last names and their Hebrew meanings. What my grandmother knew about growing plants of any kind was amazing. My Mothers parents were named John and Euphemia Deaton. His siblings were named: Graham, Winston, Cary Carr, and Frances (called Aunt Nanny). I think it's important to know because when pe. They were from Sumner, GA. I discovered my name is spelled incorrectly it should be Isidra. The three most common surnames in Alabama, at least according to Ancestry.com, are Smith, Williams and Johnson. I did have a schoolmate growing up, whose grandparents were from South Jersey, and went by Memaw and Pepaw. Whenever Grandpa introduced his wife to someone, he said, Meet the missus.. Adams (Scottish origin) meaning the son of Adam. Some were barely readable even in the early 1960s when the first two volumes were printed. Email. Lemma is another strange (to me) family name but there are several Lemmas in the cemetery book. callback: cb 17. Your email address will not be published. There are enough variants of it someone (though not necessarily in your circle of friends) is likely to use it. . The rolling hills and diverse flora offer endless opportunities for inspiration when choosing an Appalachian baby name. She went by Karen. From people I grew up around: Onie, Essie, Effie, Swears, Pallie (my maternal grandma, Palmyra). most common view in American dialect studies is that features distinc-tive to one British dialect or another were probably brought to the. From lino cutting to surfing to childrens mental health, their hobbies and interests range far and wide. Southern Living. Kidadl has a number of affiliate partners that we work with including Amazon. Each is at least 85% American Indian. You say po-tA-to but I say po-ta-to. My great-grandmother Vick, who died in 1979, just 6 weeks short of her hundredth birthday, never spoke of her at least in my hearing. I dont really know any names in my family that were unusual, a lot of repeats of family names. Also, my mother said that her Grandmother always put eeee on the end of everyones name, or so it seemed. My Granny Gazzies name comes to mind immediately. Holt (German origin) meaning forested upland. In my husbands family, there were sisters named Texas and Italy. Pierce, the young and incredibly interesting character played by Winona Ryder in 'Reality Bites' is another popular Texan surname. It wasnt just family members that called them these names, but also community and church members. My mother-in-laws name was Zeda. Grady (Irish origin) meaning "noble". Most of South America gained independence from Spain in the early 19 th century, but many of the most popular surnames throughout the continent today are of Spanish origin. We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! Synonyms 1. poisonous and harmful to people, animals, or the environment highly toxic industrial chemicals 2. business used to describe a loan or other financial agreement which causes very serious business problems for a bank or financial organization toxic debt/mortgages Bad management, plain and simple. We took a picnic and brush clearing tools and we kids climbed in the pickup truck bed. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. The Bell Witch (who is thought to be a woman named Kate Batts) was supposedly cheated in a land purchase by John Bell, the patriarch of the . 1. Not exactly common names for sure. When you buy through the links on our site we may earn a commission. Those ladies, except my sister, were all born in the 19th Century. I also have a Horacio Gates Lane ancestor, named for one of the less successful Revolutionary War generals. My paternal grandfathers name was Ira. Im on my wifes page. If my scanner decides to cooperate, you'll be seeing some vintage pictures as well. Often times, people chose land that was like where they lived in Europe. Mendoza, quite a popular last name in Florida; Jason Mendoza is the beloved character in the TV show, 'The Good Place'. My Grannys name was Martha Watsie. I grew up in Upstate NY. Oh goodness, there are a ton of different names in our family too. If youve never been to Brasstown you might miss it as you drive through if youre not paying close attention. At least some of those kinds of changes are knowingly adopted in families. Tipper, Southerners' All-Time Favorite Snack Calls For a Bag of Peanuts and Bottle of Coca-Cola. 24. Many great names you rarely if at all hear these days. 47. 359 Family Trees. I love reading your blog and watching your YouTube channel. 82. 43. 86. Strange how people get their name. 90. Bless you! Back in the day they showed up in some form. Maintained by Betty Briggs. Grave_Girl 6 yr. ago. Oh and grandpa was the original Logan that has been used a lot just recently..I do recall hearing grandma call him Loggie (long o). BEAVERS (718) 4. Sarah became Sally and Margaret became Peggy. 1. But what about the most distinctive last names in the state? 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