Origins of Appalachian and Southern Surnames, #50

[@harrycole8606]

At my age of 95 yrs I'm fascinated by how many of the names in your listings I am familiar with or, at least, have heard of. Enjoy your presentations: keep up the good work.

[@BarryVann]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing with me your age! God bless! Barry

[@gracie4duke]

I appreciate all your time and scholarship. It’s hard to believe you have done 50 shows already. I enjoy them so much!

[@BarryVann]

More to come! Thanks, Gracie! Barry

[@kevinmoore.7426]

@@BarryVann everything they've done will be overturned

[@balazskiss985]

kind of funny, that the german flag on your shirt is the flag of aboriginal swarty tamils in "australia" prison camp, and the black bird is the moon with its lil star= moor flag the so called germans are tatar nomads, maneaters from china=cion, cuman folks német= german nem ett = does not eat=hunger man, hun german nomád= landless nomadic folks= német= german germany is deutch land deutch= dusky, swarty, schwarz so called germanns are alans from afghanistan@@BarryVann

[@balazskiss985]

@@BarryVann vég = end in hungarian magyar al vég= downtown felvég= uptown, way to north= norvég norvég= norweg=norway hungarian magyar root language is the base of all names, cuz its mother/mutter/maat tár/ mature, major language of maiors= giant ancestors nagy ős= great ancestor = negus (nimrod, the son of swarty kush) my family tree is back to Kish sumer and Kush in egypt ant Tiba as Thebe topa= inka, ruler kiss úr= mr kiss, kiss sir, kaiser, ceasar, coach family, leaders, riders, horse doctor= csiszár (császár=kaiser=imperor, ceasar, khazar, zar of russia..)

[@balazskiss985]

true man= tree man= wildman of woods= lion in heraldics fám él= my tree is living/alive = family/ fám élő (élő fény/fényélő= living light) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_man fám él=tamil (living fame, fame alive, living tree) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balash @@BarryVann

[@rhondaturner3277]

Thank you for all your hard work and numerous hours putting these videos together!! And yes,make the video please!

[@BarryVann]

You got it! Thanks, Rhonda! Barry

[@susanlupsa1309]

My late husband was from St Louis. I can’t get over how much your facial features resemble his. He never knew who his father was. Wonder if there might be some connection in some way, shape or form. I am really enjoying your videos and Thankyou for taking the time to present us with such interesting information.

[@BarryVann]

Susan, it's my pleasure! Did he do a DNA test? I'm 6'3" and 250 lbs with blue-gray eyes. Barry

[@maryfierle7835]

Once again I learned a lot from your video! Thank you. Love your talks. I do want to mention that the offensive comment about deplorables by a presidential candidate in 2016, was aimed at Americans who are "racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, and Islamophobic". It was not a comment directed toward Southerners, nor Appalachian people. ✌

[@BarryVann]

Who is going to determine who is a deplorable? The phobic label is used used all of the time by people on the left. It's used to demean and overlook the other, so I don't like those labels either. It's no better than Hollywood blacklisting communists. When people with power start demonizing their own citizens, watch out. Stop calling people names, period.

[@trcompton1972]

Always interesting and greatly appreciated. I love watching and learning from your videos!

[@BarryVann]

So nice of you, Timothy! Barry

[@harrycole8606]

Always look forward to next episode. Harry Newell Cole

[@BarryVann]

Thanks Harry! I better get to work on the next one.

[@randyselvage2344]

Thank You for all the time and effort put in to these videos.

[@BarryVann]

Glad you like them, Randy! Barry

[@debbiewilson6527]

Good show.

[@susandavis9478]

Thank you for all your hard work.

[@BarryVann]

My pleasure! Barry

[@kingslayersloan]

Thank you for the Sloan one, just nice to get another view on the history of the name.

[@BarryVann]

You are most welcome! Regards, Barry

[@kingslayersloan]

I spent three hours trying to find your channel again after watching it a couple times three years ago, keep up the cool stuff you do man.@@BarryVann

[@peterrobinson6136]

Thank you!

[@BarryVann]

You're welcome!

[@cmgs1970]

Thank you for another good episode! Please tell us the names of books you have written. Thank you for all of the research and everything you do for the Vintage Point!

[@BarryVann]

Good morning, cmgs, here's a link to my books: www.amazon.com/Barry-Vann/e/B001JRXD8E/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

[@rae1957tn]

Thank you I’d love to get them

[@michaelbarnett2527]

Dr Barry, Pt - 109 is one of my favorite ww2 books and movies. I would love to get your research on it !

[@barbaralabry9026]

Great job once again! Thank you, and hope that you are recovering well

[@BarryVann]

Hi Barbara, thanks for watching and for writing. I appreciate it very much. The hip replacement is now scheduled for Monday morning. Hopefully, the third time will be a charm. Barry

[@diarmuidbuckley6638]

Hi Barry. Jervis is well-known in Dublin as there is a historic Street and nowadays a tram stop. It's announced as "Jervis" in Irish and English. Now: "Sloane" was a fine piece of work - the word 'Sluagh' does mean a company in the military sense. It's mentioned in our National Anthem. The English-language crowd have taken the word 'slew' from it. We even have a junior naval cadetship called "Sluagh Muirí" i.e. sea squad.

[@rae1957tn]

I love your show and have shared with friends and family. Thank you for all you do

[@baronvann1314]

Thank you, Rae. I am going home from the hospital this afternoon. I had a hip replacement.

[@donaldtittle3435]

I would like to see about pt 109 and happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Thank you for you hard work researching for us

[@BarryVann]

Same to you, Donald! Barry

[@rebeccabeasley8197]

I love your show and would love any information about the Dixon’s, Setzer’s and Puett’s. Thank you in advance.

[@BarryVann]

Rebecca, I'm happy to tell you that Dickson/Dixon is coming up in the next video. Thanks! Barry

[@charlenethomas4239]

Hi,Barry. I like Ricky Gervais,too. Hes offensive and crude,and he doesnt care. Lol I loved him in The Office. How are you feeling? I hope you are well. Thank you for The Vantage Point..I know it takes alot of time and hard work. Take care.

[@BarryVann]

Charlene, my hip replacement is now scheduled for Monday morning. Hopefully, the third time will be a charm. I guess I bounced one too many balls when I was younger. Barry

[@lynnebaker7787]

Hi, Mr Barry Just wanted to check to see where you are on the names I requested back in Episode 37. I am notified every time you up load and I believe I have seen every one since requesting but I could have missed it. The names were Robinson, Newton, Blakely, and Crosby. Thank you for all you do. I will definitely spread the word about your site.

[@BarryVann]

Lynne, they are the list of names to cover. There are a few hundred names in front of them. Barry

[@chickee041]

It takes a good minute. I requested Sloan near the beginning, & he's just gotten to it in this video. I've enjoyed learning about others' history along the way. 💖

[@lynnebaker7787]

That's great! I just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed it.

[@Ammo08]

My wife's family has Norwoods in here family tree. One of my favorite history professors at SEMO many years ago was Dr. Ramsey..

[@BarryVann]

It's been a while, Terry. I hope you are doing well! Barry

[@Ammo08]

@@BarryVann Doing good. We are currently iced in up here in Poplar Bluff. In this area we get northern weather without the snow removal equipment..

[@lucyalderman422]

Thanks for every hour of work going into each one of your videos much appreciated. On the name Norwood in the city of Edmonton and Montego Bay there are communities of this name both are in the older sections of the city. I have come down with bronchitis and had got to thinking could you please do a piece on Appalachian home remedies for colds and flues thanks again

[@BarryVann]

Lucy, I wish I knew more about home remedies. I will see what I can find out about them. I know that my grandfather (Harry Vann Sr,) carried a family recipe for hemorrhoids. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Blessings! Barry

[@pdrake2572]

Thank you again..Paul from Ohio..

[@BarryVann]

Thanks for listening, Paul! I appreciate hearing from you! Barry

[@pdrake2572]

@@BarryVann I've been listening to Nabeel Qureshi on Islam..He died young..so sad.

[@davido6170]

Great job! Always find these so interesting.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, David!

[@mikenorwood1741]

Mike norwood thank you

[@BarryVann]

Hi Mike, I hope you enjoyed hearing about your Norwood family.

[@jasonpinkston264]

Jurassic Park! Thanks for another great video, Barry

[@BarryVann]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jason! Barry

[@azariahisrael5632]

My 7th great grandmother was Mary Jefferson Nichols. Aunt to President Thomas Jefferson. The Nichols family was from Virginia and NC.

[@BarryVann]

That's another one for you, Azariah!

[@joykendrick6156]

Does your channel have any merchandise?

[@BarryVann]

Hi Joy, thanks for asking! I have given it some thought, but I have not settled on any ideas. What kinds of merchandise would you recommend?

[@mechellturner3915]

Bragg. Has a couple people who have wanted it changed, many of the confederate named forts. like Bragg, McClelland, and others. and even fort Lee VA, But the 82nd airborne quelled that ruckus.

[@BarryVann]

What these autocrats do not realize is that the Union granted things like naming forts and statues to stand as part of the healing process when the war ended. It's always good to hear from you, Mechell! Barry

[@guymcmullan9297]

Poor white guy here,,professor,just spent 14 hours outside today, working on old oil field stuff,,it was twelve degrees out,with wolf frost on everything,, I must say, considering the nature of things,, you are very interesting and you honor your education, and thank you for sharing this,, I can only offer my appreciation and gratitude,, I'm 66 year's old and this young man with a small family buisness, cannot find help,the work is usually hard,dirty,dark to dark,, and this can go on for days,,, I'm supposed to be retired,,on the pension,,a bit from the VA,,,we Saxons are the children of Israel,,the hammer of Jacob,the servant of God,,, and shure enough we are inslaved,,, thank you so much brother Airborne all the way brother 🐓☠️

[@BarryVann]

Hi Guy, thanks for watching and for your kind words. Barry

[@melindar8892]

Thank you , appreciate all you do .

[@BarryVann]

You are so welcome, Melinda! Barry

[@69Jackjones69]

John Hammond, Jurassic Park, 1993. One of my favorite movies as a kid

[@BarryVann]

Correct! Good job, mate!

[@taylormayberry4826]

My Appalachian side of the family left in 1953 to Detroit like a lot of them assembly line work

[@BarryVann]

We went to Detroit when I was four. I still have family up there. That was a common story back in the 40s-60s.

[@hughcarothers9511]

Have you done Carothers

[@BarryVann]

Hi Hugh, I have received 1635 surname requests and Carothers has not been among them, but it is now. Thanks! Barry

[@ictkanzin5314]

I’d like to know about the name Cockrum. My grandmother’s family had roots in Tennessee.

[@BarryVann]

Greetings! Cockrum is on the list of names to cover. I appreciate you for watching and for writing. Barry

[@wnc_smoothoperator]

Can you please do the Hyde surname

[@69Jackjones69]

I'm quite tall, ectomorphic (perhaps a touch of Morfans), long faced, very pale skinned with dark brown hair although as a kid it was lighter, especially in the summer when it turned golden brown. My beard has every shade in the human spectrum from jet black to white blond to ginger red. I suffer from the Viking's disease and the ring finger on my left hand has begun to contract. My paternal grandfather was from the East Riding of Yorkshire and looked similar to you; Germanic with blond hair and blue eyes. I have a pronounced occipital bun. However, my eyes are dark brown. What does this mean?

[@baronvann1314]

Gabriel, my favorite professor as an undergraduate was Gilbert Fernandez, a native of Spain. He told me that in Northern Spain, there are folks who look like me. I later learned that the natives of the Celtic lands in the isles share a lot of DNA with Iberians. That includes the Basques.

[@69Jackjones69]

@@baronvann1314 Thank you for your response. I should clarify that my username was chosen in honor of Gabriel Garcìa Moreno, a 19th century president of Ecuador who did a lot to improve that country. He was assassinated by Freemasonic agents in the year of Our Lord 1875. He was of aristocratic Spanish ancestry. As I understand it, my forefathers were from Ireland, England, Germany and Norman France with maybe a touch of Spaniard. I was just wondering if brown eyes were native to northwest Europe or if they were introduced by migration/ invasion. I know that the members of the Beatles had brown eyes.

[@baronvann1314]

@@69Jackjones69 there were brown eyed Vikings, but blue eyes were more common. There are lots of Irish and Welsh people with brown eyes and dark complexions.

[@RawH2o]

You can't wait to go to school, with a cool teacher.

[@BarryVann]

That's awesome of you to say, Raw!

[@RawH2o]

@@BarryVann true

[@fredcarter6996]

Personally I'd love a video from you on JFK and PT109.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Fred! I will start working on it soon! Barry

[@MrsIda]

I am very interested in learning about my Mother’s surname, Napier. She came from Red Bird/Pineville, Kentucky.

[@BarryVann]

Hello, Ida, I am happy that you found the channel. The surname Napier, I am happy to tell you, is already on the list of names to cover. There are 239 names in front of it. In the meantime, I can tell you that it originated as an Old French name napery. It was given to one who worked with table linens. However, Napier came to Appalachia from Scotland or England. It was introduced into the isles by the Normans. It's not found among the traditional surnames of Ireland or Wales.

[@MrsIda]

I am also interested in learning about the Asher surname. Asher is also from Red Bird, Kentucky. My maiden name is Ida May Asher.

[@Lowest_Levels]

I'll never deny my heritage and anyone else with Southern heritage as a start, I ask for them to do their genealogy and try to understand their origins within the context of our greater history. Never get brow beaten by others for who you are. to add, those before you did their best so that you could take a precious gulp of air today.

[@roxannahendrix3036]

Do you know if there was any GOREHAM's or HANNUM? Thank you

[@BarryVann]

Roxanna, Gorham, Illinois was a casualty of the worst tornado in world history. I'm not to confident about Hannum, but I will give it a look. Goreham should be doable. Barry

[@charlenethomas4239]

How are you feeling? Did you have your operation?

[@BarryVann]

Hi Charlene, thanks for writing! I had the surgery two weeks ago today. I am walking without a walker or cane, so things are looking up. Merry Christmas! Barry

[@charlenethomas4239]

@@BarryVann Thank you. Im so glad youre doing better,and are on the mend. You take care.'Hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

[@GrandmaFrankie.]

We were wondering the same thing. Glad to hear you are getting around so well! Merry Christmas!

[@fire1ing71]

Fort Bragg is on the list, being change to Fort Liberty.

[@BarryVann]

Yes. A number of folks have let me in on the name change. Thanks! Barry

[@brianleitch9910]

can you do the surname of Leitch

[@erickdegler354]

My grandfather's surname was Maxwell as my middle name is.

[@brendajenkins8781]

My great-grandfather changed took the first letter of and added a Y to the end making his name Penny. He was full-blooded Irish So maybe his name was O"Penn he was from Tennessee. So what do you think? Could I b e right ? Or wrong

[@BarryVann]

If by full-blooded Irish you mean that both of his parents lines came from Ireland, it's possible, but it's not likely. That's because the Native Irish were most Catholic, and they really didn't migrate to America until 1847 and the Potato Famine.

[@brendajenkins8781]

@@BarryVann it was my great-grandfather and he lived in the 1800. My grandfather was full-blooded Irish but my grandmother was full-blooded Dutch my d a d dy was born 1901 and my whole family is gone I am 73

[@brendajenkins8781]

I think they were from Claiborne county Tennessee Claiborne don't know if that's spelled right. My daddy said that my great grandfather was chased out of Tennessee down the Mississippi with a team of mules and after that he changed his name

[@brendajenkins8781]

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[@brendajenkins8781]

I would like to send you a picture have my grandfather and grandmother and a few of their children but I can't figure out how thank you

[@kathleenshaw2024]

Do you have a list of the names you’ve covered?

[@BarryVann]

Yes, I do. It's a large file, so I can send it to you via email. Write me at [e-mail]. I'll send it to you.

[@RosatheSilvermuse]

Sarcasm is my favorite form of humor. Love Gervais

[@BarryVann]

I also still watch Don Rickles. He reminds of a time when we did not take ourselves so seriously. Thanks, Rose! Barry

[@stevetilk4926]

Great work Dr Barry. Thanks for letting us know the amount of time it takes to prepare a video. Your viewers get a huge payback from your investment.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Steve!

[@ajalicea1091]

FYI: There has been discussion about Fort Bragg North Carolina becoming another fort do the fact that Bragg was a Confederate. The name change has been thrown around ever since the change in our government and people's attitudes. I have seen it in several different areas where it has been discussed along with other Confederate names.

[@BarryVann]

AJ, several people have written to tell me it's being changed for Fort Liberty. I'm not sure how much liberty there is when a group of unknown people change the names of our institutions.

[@jeffsams2834]

@@BarryVann Barry, I'm a Past Camp Commander in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. However, I am opposed to these name changes. I'm opposed to any actions taken at the behest of a baying mob, not to mention the long association of this military installation with its present name.

[@joan4115]

Hammond was the name of the rich person who built Jurassic Park.

[@BarryVann]

Right! Way to go, Joan!

[@PeedyJ]

Jurassic Park - Richard Attenborough?

[@BarryVann]

Lucky, you are the second to get Hammond right! Way to go! Barry

[@carnivoreRon]

From my research, a possible origin of Nichols is: nich is Celtic meaning: daughter of. The ols part is shorten: solson to olson. It is Scandinavian meaning: son of the sun. Nichols means: daughter/son of the sun. I did the big Y at familytreedna. I have lots of 1500 year old genetic connections to McDonalds and Camerons. Of course, I'm R1b, M269 to BY175528. From North Carolina, Walter Nichols. My mother, Native American mitochondria, C1c, was a Parris. I traced her ancestry through the Dawes Rolls. John Paris was from Ireland who in the 1720s tried to turn the Cherokee against the French. He had several Cherokee wives. An excellent book: Cherokee Lineages by James R Hicks.

[@BarryVann]

That looks like a lot of word weaving to get rid of the Greek roots of Nichols. No doubt any name with a biblical source will pop up in Christian countries. You are one of a few people who have contacted me with a Native mtDNA. That's awesome!

[@gracie4duke]

“John Hammond “Jurassic Park!!

[@BarryVann]

Gracie, you the first person to get it right! Way to go! Barry

[@pjb2773]

I have always been curious about the English name of Ramsey because I've known several Ramseys from the Middle East. I thought the name Hram looked vaguely familiar. Apparently it's Arabic. There's probably a good story behind that too.

[@BarryVann]

No doubt!

[@VickiePietz]

My Ramsey is from Scotland

[@BarryVann]

Vickie, that makes sense to me.

[@katfeather479]

I would request the name Dortch Thanks

[@BarryVann]

Added!

[@ajalicea1091]

That would be wonderful about the experience of JFK. I had been briefly introduced to some family members of his as a pre teen.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, AJ! I'm working on it, so please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@riverboar4854]

Bragg is on the list for a name change

[@BarryVann]

Yep, that's what folks are telling me.

[@rae1957tn]

Yes I’d love to see the video on JFK.

[@Calatriste54]

How about the German name of Trimmer? I suspect they came down from PA-Virginia, to Arkansas. Yes to JFK exploration. Details about his older brother in WWII. Destroying German rocket facilities(?).

[@BarryVann]

Hi Scott, thanks for the request and suggestions for topics. You might like this video that I did on JFK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWjLdn5sg7yoe9E

[@riverboar4854]

January 1st 2024, Fort Bragg becomes Fort Liberty.

[@azariahisrael5632]

Ridiculous

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, River Boar!

[@laurablair1424]

Bunch line here

[@papaw5405]

I pay KZbin $14 dollars a month in order not to have to watch commercials. I understand the creator gets a share of my money. I don't often see a surname on your list that isn't familiar. That could be because I am addicted to genealogy. My family tree is approaching 130,000 souls so I necessarily encounter more surnames than most.

[@BarryVann]

Papaw, I too pay the non-commercial fee. That's a lot of souls. Barry

[@mcgarry56]

Maybe Hammond has roots in the Jurassic?

[@baronvann1314]

That's the right movie.

[@villiehaizlip7626]

😀

[@BarryVann]

Hi Villie!

[@Khatoon170]

Last part of my research medieval French surnames earliest documented use of surnames in France was during 11th century but they did not became common until around 14 th century. There are alias surnames or dit names I some areas of France , second surnames May have been adopted to distinguish between different branches of same family, especially when families remained in same town or generations. French names with Germanic organs , official name changes in French in 1474. Those who wished to change their names to get permission from king . Some of medieval French submitted surnames I chose such as Allaire it’s medieval French name of village north western France ( Brittany). Chenery medieval franch derived from old French word ( chesne) for oak tree . Mitry medieval French descendant of noble owner of region located outside Paris France ( Mitty). Odson medieval French means “ son of ido” means ( possessor of wealth ) . Thank hope you like my research good luck to you your family friends.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Khatoon!

[@linlippy3358]

Yes to JFK'S PT experience!

[@BarryVann]

Coming soon! I'm think it will appear around early December. Many thanks for watching and writings! Barry

[@ruthmidgyette7821]

The name Garten.

[@BarryVann]

Ruth, that's a German name for one who oversaw a garden.

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing dr Barry happy thanksgiving in advance . There are verse in holy Quran said ( if you would count graces of god , never you be able to count them ) thank god we as foreigners subscribers as overseas students KZbin channels as open universities for every one google is our library in the past only travel aboard or looking for books to learn new information nowadays we became as tourists in 24 hours . As always iam gathering main information about topics you mentioned briefly here it’s in Most of Germany practice of using surnames was well established by 1500s. In 1790 baben was first German state to require fixed surnames. Preuben issued edict in 1812 required that per moment family names be adopted within six months.some of medieval German surnames I chose such as babler it’s derived from old German word means “ battle of bright”. Denhart it’s composed of old German means ( young warrior). Gehr derived from old German word means ( spear ). Hardwick combing of two old German words “ hard”means “ strong”and ( wick) means “battle”.

[@scottishhellcat]

Ft Benning is up for a name change in 2023. Haters can't stand the fact that it was named after a Confederate General that was local to the Columbus community. Thankfully the name change is to one of honorable repute. The post will carry the name of General Hal Moore, also a beloved local to the Tri City area. With that being said, it will always be Ft Benning to me.

[@BarryVann]

The next time, it might not be someone that you would respect.

[@randyblankenship4000]

Jurassic Park

[@baronvann1314]

That's right, Randy! John Hammond spared no expense building his park.

[@randyblankenship4000]

@@baronvann1314 very good movie, If you haven't already done Yates as one of your names I would appreciate it if you would.

[@BarryVann]

Randy, I covered Yates in Episode 43. Note the picture a Yates on the icon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imXFmGSup7Z3nas

[@randyblankenship4000]

@@BarryVann ok thanks.

[@Nightbird1914]

Sad to see so many comments making this video political. I come here for escape from that.

[@baronvann1314]

It premiered on election day, so I think they were primed.

[@ernieroberts56]

Jurassic park

[@baronvann1314]

Yes sir, Ernie! Thanks for watching and writing. Barry

[@higherthanthekite3483]

KITE surname

[@BarryVann]

Added! Thanks, Barry

[@kevinmoore.7426]

They're changing Ft Braggs name. Apparently he fought for states rights.

[@patriciaeasterday2125]

Gonna take a lifetime to change ALL place names that bother some!

[@BarryVann]

I agree, Patricia. I think the country that we know of as the United States will go bankrupt in the next decade or two. A $30 trillion dollar deficit is not possible to sustain.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I bet the renaming of Army bases is becaise they has been WOKE!

[@BarryVann]

Yep.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@BarryVann There you go!

[@steveblack5066]

On January 1, 2024, the woke-ist Pentagon will change the name of Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty.......crappo!

[@BarryVann]

Fort Liberty is an oxymoron because changing a name of a facility for political pressure is not liberty. Of course, they probably don't care whatsoever for anyone else's heritage except for their specific groups.

[@kevinmoore.7426]

Can you spot me a Tubman ?

[@suewarner1781]

Thank you!