90. Grave_Girl 6 yr. ago. Most Common Last Names In West Virginia. Judging by Appalachian names I would say that english ethnicity far outnumbers any other. Funny how Southerners and Mountain Folk use those family names as middle names. While many of them are super popular, a select few last names can really make your character stand out. It's a very common name, actually. Email. 5. With all the DNA information we have at our disposal, why should we care about the origins of our last names? Both were women of remarkable character. Her real name was Happuch Matilda Gibson. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Well send you tons of inspiration to help you find a hidden gem in your local area or plan a big day out. Hubbys mothers name is Faye JennieVee but she was called Fimp by those that knew her. The Kidadl Team is made up of people from different walks of life, from different families and backgrounds, each with unique experiences and nuggets of wisdom to share with you. Well, we had a few named DORCUS after the grandmother of all those 20 Becks. I do understand that people will add, subtract or even use a complete substitute for sounds in speaking to make words easier to say. Most of the early Texans came from Virginia and Appalachia, I think. The Most Popular Baby Names 100 Years Ago. The names on this list, some popular and some unique last names, are reminiscent of the Southern cultures and traditions that many of us hold so dear. Subscribe for virtual tools, STEM-inspired play, creative tips and more. My grandfathers name was Wheeler, which Ive never heard elsewhere; he was born about 1916, I think. 73. Beauregard (English origin) meaning beautiful view. They were names like Lola, Dora, Vesta and etc that were seldom ever pronounced the way they were spelled. Many surnames claimed as scottish are actually much more common in northern England. Sometimes the surname was common in more than one region of Europe. Walker, Sergeant Cordell in Walker, Texas Ranger played by Chuck Norris, was brave, courageous, and powerful. At least some of those kinds of changes are knowingly adopted in families. Henderson (Scottish origin) meaning the son of Henry. Home Search . 96. 54. Among men, a surprising number go by the nickname "Junior." So Iva would become Iver, Cora would be Corie, etc. My other Granny had a sister Irene, I remember so well hearing Granny call her Reener. Other interesting names: Onico, Ruel, Marmell, Delano, Drexel, Alamander, Wager, Afenith, Geneverie, Calon, Oceana, Armenia, Racythe family tree is a goldmine. Here is a surnames list of some of the most popular southern last names. 63. You have subscribed to: Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter. I know a Sarah that was instead often called Sar-ee and The Deer Hunter had a great aunt Cora that was called Cor-ee by the family. Alma (F) (Celtic origin) means "good". 83. 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. You've got Appalachian heritage with these southern baby names as your kids' initial or middle name. Lainis (Hawaiian origin) meaning shining brightly. 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. 29. Armstrong (Scottish origin) meaning the son of the strong man.. (Wikimedia Commons) One of the most fascinating genealogy stories to surface in the last decades is the enigmatic story of the Melungeons. 5. My daddys sister was called Emmer Lee for Emma Lee. The two ladies who climbed a steep bluff to record Homers grave assumed it was the grave of a man. Barnes (English origin) meaning granary or barn. 359 Family Trees. Keep up the good work, Tipper. They were very common in the South. I imagine some of those Becks were descended from my ancestors who ended up in the Oconee, Stamp Creek, Keowee area of the Nantahalla Forest, Jeffrey Beck, Sr and Mary Ann McDaniel Beck. Aldana. 25. Learn how to pronounce them. However, I think Appalachian girl names tend to be more distinct than the boy names. Alas, the last of the four states with Jones in its top three most common last names list. The Most Common Surnames. Smith (English origin) meaning to smite metal. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. I do genealogy, and it is so common to read those old census and see names spelled just like they are pronounced by either the census taker or the family reporter. Pronounced Tokee and Nokee. I thought everybody knew what count meant like he is no count. That is just a few from my neck of the woods. By Simon Davis. Today, human society is more culturally diverse than ever, but our surnames can tell us a lot about our ancestral origins. The most notable Scots Irish diaspora is in North America, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains. My grandfather was OLLIE OREN ONEAL Beck and he was called Triple O He went off to Alabama to work and ended up marrying my grandmother, ARMENTIE, who was called Minnie (never heard that name anywhere else). As agua means 'water' in Spanish, this surname refers to 'someone who lives or works near the waterbody'. Some hand-me-down names may even have originated in Colonial phonetic spellings when somebody saw their name written such as on a militia muster roll and just took it as being the correct way. Your email address will not be published. I know an Eloise who pronounce her name E-low-is . Raised by my Grandparents (Maternal) whom both came from N. W. Alabama, but met and married in Oklahoma in 1911. We sometimes dont recognize their real name either. 56 Hostess-Approved Recipes for a Southern Baby Shower. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { We also link to other websites, but are not responsible for their content. I think its probably a family name that got its spelling changed a few times. 7. I grew up in Upstate NY. My Daddy is from Canton, NC and my Great Grandmothers name was Julia, but she was affectionately known as Liley Mama. British surnames such as Williams, Jackson, Robinson, Harris, Davis, Brown and Jones are also common among people of non-British descent, such as African Americans due to slavery. Alice was one of the most common names in the 1700s. You are on to something. I enjoy yall so much keep up the good work. My mother was named after him. However, she was always called Polly. 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 . (Those writers were awful bad to use creative abbreviations to!). Keep up the excellent work! Facebook. I wonder what they would think of the things we spend money on today. I would love to know more about that. My maternal grandmothers name was Eula. When I was bitten by the genealogy bug in 1999, I learned of Homer from the cemetery books produced by the sweet ladies of the county Homemakers Club (which seems to be a Kentucky thing as far as I know). Lahoma. Italy was pronounced It-ly. Could the last name Atchi-son be apart of these tribes.. it def sounds like a hitchiti (itza-ti) word..(. Goodwin (English origin) meaning good-hearted or someone who has a good soul. Who you talking about? These ladies risked copperheads and rattlers, chiggers, mosquito bites, bulls and poison ivy to painstakingly record every known grave in the county. One lady that lived near us was Tinnie. 49. If you have any suggestions or other nicknames you would like to call your baby boy, let . Two names in my family always seemed odd. Southern Families: Surnames. A second cousin found a labeled portrait of Homer in her late mothers things. Does it seem like the variations like y and ie endings are more noticeable in the women of the family? 77 Military. You mentioned DARCUS. I am a direct descendant of a "Lorenzo Dow Andrews." Researching this name, I found that many southern families have a Lorenzo Dow [surname]. She was born in the Fourth of July. I love all things Appalachian and many thanks and blessings to you for sharing our heritage! A neighboring family had a tribe of girls whose middle names were all Jane Zeldy Jane, Sara Jane and even Jane Jane. Find. Alden (Scottish origin) meaning old friend. I love this post! Most Common Forenames in West Virginia Most Common Forenames in The World Most Common Surnames in The World. One of my great grandmothers was named Sophronia. } There we around 22.1 thousand people having the . The campground has individual cabins, bathhouses, and the main meeting hall/kitchen where we all meet to visit, play dominoes, work jigsaw puzzles, play music, etc. Berkeley (Old English origin) meaning birch lea. My own dear grandmother Ida was always called Idy by Grandpa. You really touched on something that is very noticeable even today. we had many ladies with beautiful names that were not known to the public until they passed on. Bowen (Welsh origin) meaning the son of Owain. 1. 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. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. Ventura, the most popular 'Ace Ventura' character, played by Jim Carrey, was eccentric and had amazing sleuthing skills. As an Amazon Associate, Kidadl earns from qualifying purchases. Ava and William are the most popular first names in the South, but what about the most popular last name? Published by J. Clausnitzer , Feb 23, 2022. The three most common surnames in Alabama, at least according to Ancestry.com, are Smith, Williams and Johnson. Hello! Martinez (Spanish origin) meaning the son of Martin. 64. Ive been thinking about unusual names in Appalachia. I have an aunt named Anita who we call Dede and some other cousins call Neet Better yet some cousins call her Shieky! In Upstate NY, alot of Eastern European immigrants settled there, especially up around the Finger Lakes, because it was so similar to life back in Poland, Ukraine, etc. A common misconception is that Scots-Irish is a synonym for an Ulster Protestant, especially a Presbyterian or non-Anglican Protestant. But, my great aunts were Winkle and Sap. Appalachian Ancestors. Oh goodness, there are a ton of different names in our family too. Wake Cemetery Project. Happuch was a probably a shortened version of the Bible name Keren-Happuch. I have a great uncle named Zsoldos (ZOLE-duss), but called Zeke. Your email address will not be published. Please note: prices are correct and items are available at the time the article was published. The arrival of enslaved Africans in the area dates back to the 16th century. 7. My oldest daughter, I named her Sherina. Williams (English origin) meaning will or protection. Please note that Kidadl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon. Now how do you even come close to getting to be a Polly if you were christened Mary? I do have a few odd ancestor names such as Safrona, and Leona, and a few others, but mostly names like Sarah, Catherine, Dorcas, Martha, Sally, Mary Julia, etc. 100. My wifes aunt is named Corinne but she has always been called Core reen a. Oct 1, 2016. 67. I can think of Appalachian examples but those examples are not people names. Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers! Gribble, the character on 'King of the Hill'. Bakeman (English origin) meaning one who bakes. Most Common Forenames in Tennessee Most Common Forenames in The World Most Common Surnames in The World. WILLIAMS. They were called Idy and Corey by their peers. Surnames; First Names; Search People; Search Families In the next few posts you'll be hearing about my family ancestors specifically. The geographical region known as Appalachia is named after the mountain chain which serves as The history of your name I love reading your blog and watching your YouTube channel. My family hails as far back as I can trace it so far to North Carolina. And my youngest daughter, Well, its not much of her name. So, when her daughter, Jeannette Florence, (my grandmother) named her three daughter, she only gave them one name and said that they could use their maiden name as their middle name if they needed one. Ive heard Velma called Velmer or Velmar, Elva to Elvie, and in 1961 my good friend Donna had returned from her first year at college and wanted to go down south to my Grandparents with me for two weeks. Belle (Old English origin) meaning beauty. After all, using last names as first names is a trend that isn't going anywhere anytime soon. 59. The inscription read Homer Barnes dau. My great-uncles name was Harrison but he was called Harris. My third great grandfather was raised in Rowan County and they lived in and around Salisbury. Porky, a less common surname, this character was a bar owner in the film by the same name who was cunning. Her given name was Tennessee. Ward (Old English or Old Gaelic origin) meaning marsh. 6. My grandma was named Mable-dean but we called her geegaw growing up haha! We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so its important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. TATE (1,443) 2. My fathers family is a mish mosh of Generic Jewish last names such as Cantor, Horowitz, Feldman, Weinberger. Tim, your grandfather was born the year my father was born. Hernandez (Spanish origin) meaning the son of Hernando. Sunday noon is when we have the HUGE FEAST! Martin (Latin origin) meaning of Mars. We were raised on the same kind of good homegrown garden vegetables, fresh milk and eggs. Abbot(1), Abel(3), Abercombie(1), Abney(3), Adair(1), Adam(1), Adams(3), Adcock(2), Adkins(2), Adkinson(1 . Thanks for doing what you do. Most Common Last Names In Tennessee. Weve also noticed folks are called by their first and middle names like my aunt Emma. Her husband and others called her Zeddie. 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 . ); Harding (English origin) meaning strong or hardy or brave. When I was a teenager, my mom decided we should go visit the OLD graveyard up on the high mountain where new owners of the land had paused their decade long strip mining. The word itself means "gold," but its popularity as a last name has a lot more to do with its origins as a royal name. 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. 18. 16. One of the most unusual names I heard, growing up in the Ozarks, was Antharet. 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) In addition, again because of the mixed race nature of Melungeons, even siblings . My Mothers parents were named John and Euphemia Deaton. A Great Uncle named Houston, but everyone called him Huce. Clark (English, Scottish or Latin origin) meaning scribe or clerk or secretary. My aunts name was Valeria, pronounced Va-laer-ra. My hubbys family takes the cake for the most odd and unusual names they call each other. 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.. Pruitt, played by Sandra Bullocks in the movie 'Hope Floats' that was set in the small town of Smallville in Texas. Chavis, for instance, plainly came from the common Sephardic Jewish surname Chavez, derived from the name of a town in Portugal. I never heard of that name. Urple, Hassie, Gains, Burley, and so on. People back then fed and raised families on little to nothing. Southern Living. Nicknames and variations of names were commonplace on both sides of my family. Back to the nicknames. I was named after both my grandmother and mother, Im Ina Jeanne (after the Jeanne in Jeannette). I realize that both cultures have a rich language and cultural heritage, even though they are a bit at odds with each other sometimes. Casteel probably originated with a native of Castile in Spain. 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. Papaws brother had a daughter named Lutecia and my Pawpa named his daughter AniJuan!! Garcia (Spanish origin) meaning young. 85. 92. Any information you provide to us via this website may be placed by us on servers located in countries outside the EU if you do not agree to such placement, do not provide the information. Ruth (Old English origin) meaning friend. I once knew a elderly nun called Sister Corinne Happy, but no one ever called her anything but Sister Happy. My grandma is named Eleanor, but she wasnt given a formal name until she went to school everyone just called her Skinny, which is what many relatives still call her. The name is Drema. I will be forever indebted to these women. My Nanas name is Naomi but everyone her age calls her Noma (NOh-muh). There are a lot of unusual names in my family tree but my favorite is Happy. The origins and ethnicity of the Melungeons are a point of debate; however there are multiple documents and cultural similarities that can be used to determine . A neighbors name was Matilda, called Tillie. 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). I've also noted that many english names are claimed as scottish especially by people extolling their scotch-irishness. She was also one of the happiest people I ever met. Of all American last names, Southern surnames are some of the most interesting ones youll ever come across. Tipper, This is a list of 100 most common last names in English. I think k growing up a lot of people had nicknames that were used more than the real ones. On my Dads side, my great grandmothers name was ZILPHIA, pronounced Zilfee (theres your A changed to IE or Y sound). The surnames that saw the largest jump in volume . Fuller (English origin) meaning one who deals with woolen clothes. 5 Things We'll Always Cherish About a Starter Home. But growing up, there were names like Reuben-Ashby, Inez, City, Hunn, Gatie, Dook, Arbutus, Moton, Eacil. We come from everywhere across the nation. My paternal grandmothers name was Cordie. } Well my Uncle on my daddys side, his name was Burlie Penley. My parents name is Cecil and AdaLee Smith. 35. Famous name bearer: Anne Boleyn, wife of King Henry VIII. I never knew where the names came from until I figured it out. I had an aunt named MELSTER. In my fathers family, his mothers sisters were Zora, Ora Belle, Dora Lee, Louree. Its nickname is Mountain State. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a1dbbb4a609e153827378c4bf597d8c6" );document.getElementById("jb1fe6f8fb").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *. My Other Blogs: Rose Hill Cemetery; Macon, Georgia. The kids have a huge area to play out of doors. In other cultures, it means "loving" in Swedish and "apple" in Persian. I also have a Horacio Gates Lane ancestor, named for one of the less successful Revolutionary War generals. My mothers given names were Healy Hettie Mauden (nee Baker). belrespiro 6 yr. ago. All that is on my Mothers side. We never thought to ask her why? While growing up, most people would not even attempt to pronounce it. Discover your DNA story and unlock the secrets of your ancestry and genealogy with our DNA kits for ancestry and the world's most comprehensive DNA database. Both were raised in or around Campbell County, in East TN. For years I assumed it was a diminutive of Cordelia but eventually learned that it was her given name. Mammys name was Thursa and was known as Thurs. Adeline. 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). 24. Each is at least 85% American Indian. Im just not sure what. I think it's important to know because when pe. 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 . Sabra Scotland. Holt: This Old English surname's meaning is "a small wood or grove". Not sure if that was a childs pronuncation of her married name which was Lytle (which is my middle name). I had a cousin named but she was called Zoolie all her her life and I was called Tilly from Tilly the Toiler for a while because I was always busy. 77. Store. Also because, the people who had already settled the east coast didnt know where else to put all these rugged ol Celts, except the frontier. Ellis (English origin) meaning the Lord is my God. Juanita (Spanish origin) meaning God is gracious. My grandmothers name was Rachel but everyone called Rachie or Rissie. Choosing a Southern last name from the Deep South is a great way to give yourself or a character a truly Southern feel. 21 . Moore (Middle English origin) meaning open land. Umbra (Latin origin) meaning shadow. About Author Research Credentials Reviews Genealogy Book A Walk In Life And War Highlights Geographical Areas Soldier Bio Excerpts . My Granddaddy was Sibert (called Sibe), my Mom, Aunts and Uncles all had nicknames (Poss, Ott, Magazine, Tilly, Mar, Mick, Muzz, Bungus). The name Appalachia comes from the Appalachee tribe of Northern Florida. My father was named Garnett, and there were several others with that name on his mothers side of the family. Aaliyah and all its variations are very common. We now number to more than 100 people. I am sure a lot of these ways followed them from over the sea. My Grannys name was Martha Watsie. Had a Great Aunt named Mamie Fourthy Stanton. I dont really know any names in my family that were unusual, a lot of repeats of family names. My mothers name was Ina and her Grandma would call her In-ee. Thanks, Janeen! Most Distinctive Last Names by State. Saw many of the name variations in the old census pages when I was researching my families. Also, sort of funny was that she gave her daughters two names, but always called them by their middle name. As always, thank you, Tipper for sharing with us! Here are a few boy names. Wake Gen Watch Newsletter. A granny named CORA was also called CORY ETHEL. They will remind you of many amazing, famous, and historically significant women. My Grandma Cretie (Lucretia) was born and raised in backwoods W VA. she had a brother Put, (pronounced like the golf term) from Putnam. Davenport (Old English origin) meaning market town. I was called seedy as a little girl because my friends just couldnt say the big name. We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! What my grandmother knew about growing plants of any kind was amazing. (Sarah Pernell) I have never heard of anyone with those names. Happy married John Sadoc Smiley. At least according to Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman, author of Melungeons: The Last Lost Tribe in America. Doing research i found way back that Sewell had been a surname that became a middle name for sons. 26. 58. Interestingly, the five most common American surnames as of 2010 haven't changed that much over time and are Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown, and Jones. JoAnns grandparents name was Saylor and Ollie Caldwell. Texas is possibly the first place that comes into mind when we think of the South. Newsletter. Callaway (English origin) meaning a smooth pebble. My maternal grandmother and her twin sister were named Toka and Noka Scaggs. 43. The Bell Witch. 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. I cannot recall seeing that name anywhere else. Other Events. 1. Thank you for your blog, it makes me remember sweet things from my past! Nicknames included Fatty, Gander, and Scooter., Sophronia, Ozie, Jerusha, Euphemia, Parlee, Asenath, Zessie Othello, Kiziah Kissie, Mahuldah, Peaceable, Temperance Ann, Dicy Didamy Elvira Ophelia, Senny Onsimus, Asenath Amissa with children Amariah, Didama Dicey, and Hepzibah Hepsey.. 72. I just found this This list of cool last name ideas will help you find a unique surname for your novel, fantasy, gaming or online characters. My Grandmothers name was Rosa (Raw see). Then us grandkids came along and our names were pretty modern but our nicknames were Bouga (me), Bumzy, Booter, Bear, Tonzie, Tootie, Slim, Jenzy, Muskrat, Kissy. But I digress. Eventually he married and moved his rather large family to Tennessee for a short period and then finally to Alabama. You say to-mA-to but I say to-ma-to. Its quite common in our family as well as the area we live. It will be interesting to learn some unusual family names others have and hopefully the stories behind them. Thinking back to my youth (I was only 10 when my papaw passed), I recalled that that was indeed what he was called by the adults. I never thought about it much as a child, but time and distance have sharpened my curiosity about this name. They called her Wats for short. 52. You might say I cannot be bought period. Im not sure Betty ever forgave him. Some of my grandmothers and great grandmothers (who we called Granny or Mamaw) were Ollie Mae, Leona, Rosella, Gloria, Audrey, and Elsie. Tipper I knew a Loadie and Linchie spelled as they were called. My husband's step-grandmother's name is Snobie, she has a daughter named Nida (need-a) A LOT of names are mispronounced here. 51. For example, My papaw went by his middle name, which was Suel, pronounced Sool, like tool. Lois (French origin) meaning more desirable or wise. Register Now! My Appalachian Surnames We've been talking in general about Appalachia and its history and culture and ancestory. Subscribe for virtual tools, STEM-inspired play, Twins, DRUCILLA & BARZILLA (the only set of twins in the family), LUZANNA, DELANEY, RUDAH, MARZILLA, just to name a few. Fischer (English or German origin) meaning fisherman. 27. 30. I thought that was an unusual name but never asked Mammy how she came up with it. 53. She went by Karen. These last names have become memorable in the hearts of numerous people around the world due to their prominence in Southern culture. Sarah became Sally and Margaret became Peggy. There was also an Emmanuel, and he was a Mennonite, so they had a lot of Biblical names. 2. It was my privilege to thank some of them in person and through notes to the county genealogical societies of the four Kentucky counties where the earthly remains of so many of my ancestors now rest. Cherokee Indians were the main Native American group of the Southern Appalachian and Blue Ridge region, but there were also Iroquois, Powhatan, and Shawnee people.. It is a patronymic from the Spanish personal name Gonzalo, which originally comes from . Aunt Texas had two sons named Huston and Dallas. The source is noted at the top of each list. I have a lot of odd names among the older people in my family. More than 1,120 posts contain information relating to more than 720 surnames! All images and content are subject to copyright and are the sole property of Blind Pig & The Acorn. Her mother was a full blooded Cherokee Indian. I had an an aunt named HARDESS. I was just commenting on your YouTube Video. His Mom was named Lottie Mae, she had a brother named Rassie, & sisters named Sudy & Rubylene! event : evt, These were their given names. Madison (English origin) meaning the son of Matthew. 80. Twisting names seemed to go with my grandparents generation but not with my parents For example, my grandmother ws named Ida and her sister was Cora. Cory ETHEL third great grandfather was born about 1916, i think never elsewhere... 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