Origins of Southern Appalachia Surnames Episode 7

[@patriciayohn6136]

Love your videos, my maiden name is Bell my Paternal Grandmother's Grandfather was a Harvey who married a McClarigan and my Grandmother Bell was born a McLaughlin, her Mother was Amanda Salome Harvey McLaughlin. you do a very good presentation.

[@rhondaturner3277]

I have been researching my family history and stumbled across this channel- thank you !

[@BarryVann]

Welcome! I hope you like the videos! Barry

[@Mello59primetime1]

@@BarryVanncan we please do Napier

[@BarryVann]

@@Mello59primetime1 Napier came to England and Scotland with the French speaking Normans. Its roots are French for table cloth. It has become an important Scottish family. I believe there is a Napier University in the Bonny land.

[@ellenfalls1330]

This series on surnames is fascinating. Thanks so much!

[@BarryVann]

Glad you enjoy it! Barry

[@BamaGirl46]

Thanks for honoring my request for the origins on my White, Harvey and Copeland surnames!

[@BarryVann]

Nan, it was my pleasure to look into them. People with those names are my neighbors. Kind regards, Barry

[@rae1957tn]

Thank you

[@BarryVann]

You're welcome! Kind regards, Barry

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Fascinating, as usual! ❤️

[@BarryVann]

Thank you! Cheers! Barry

[@Tammy-og8hl]

Thankyou Van for your work. I have been watching your series on surnames. I asked you to look up a few surnames, you sent a message to me that you're working on more videos, and to stay tuned. Got this video today. To my surprise you actually had information on one surname I did not ask for but there it was the surname White. I knew that I had British heritage, but did not know that I had Irish. So cool. Thanks again, I'm still staying tuned, for anymore information on those other surnames I asked about, and maybe some more surprises.

[@BarryVann]

That's awesome, Tammy! I'm glad you are watching. Barry

[@Tammy-og8hl]

@@BarryVann Sorry Barry I thought your name was Van. But thanks for replying.

[@BarryVann]

@@Tammy-og8hl No worries, Tammy.

[@joelraburn]

Great series! Enjoying it very much. Surnames in my family I would like to suggest are: Raburn, Golden, Holbrook, Stanaland. Thank you for your work!

[@BarryVann]

Thanks for the tips! Barry

[@kimberlynolan2573]

My great grandma was a Golden also. Would love to see this included too. Thanks again

[@mickeysanders74]

Thank you for saring the information about Gordon.

[@BarryVann]

It's my pleasure! Barry

[@debwhittemore6406]

Thank you for the information on White. It's about the same that I've been finding and yes, working on the paper trail now

[@BarryVann]

Glad it was helpful! Barry

[@karennaturallyartby]

This is valuable and informative!!

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Karen!

[@maxinefreeman8858]

Thank God for doing this. Interesting

[@BarryVann]

Maxine, I saw your follow-up comment, so I appreciate the kind words. Blessings! Barry

[@cookielady7662]

This is such a fun series. Thank you for doing it. My maternal grandmother was a Keen.

[@BarryVann]

That's awesome! Were you a fan of the Blacklist? Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@cookielady7662]

@@BarryVann No. Never saw it.

[@anitaarmbrister6601]

Loving the surnames series. So interesting. Thank you. Appreciate all the work and your consideration of the Bilbrey surname. Thanks again!

[@BarryVann]

Glad you enjoyed it. I am happy to look into Bilbrey/Bilbray for you, Anita. It might take a few weeks, but it's on the list. Kind regards, Barry

[@ceciliatallent5779]

Very interesting. I am interested in Sparks, Rice, Jackson and Baldwin

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Cecilia! I will be happy to research those names for you. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@jeffreylunsford1867]

Thank you for all your time.

[@BarryVann]

Always welcome! Barry

[@lyndaprather2138]

Thank you so much!

[@BarryVann]

You're welcome!

[@diarmuidbuckley6638]

Hi Barry. Nice(r) music. Quick point about Huguenots. Yes the revocation of the Edict of Nantes was a disgrace - but in any case the Huguenots sailed to Ireland in general, to the cities - Dublin, Cork for example. They were *very* influe tial , in particular LaTouche and LaFitte (Lavitt)

[@BarryVann]

They also settled in Ulster and were instrumental in establishing a linen industry. Interesting stuff! Thanks for writing! Barry

[@franksbushcraft3072]

Lots of Huguenots in Waterford Ireland too 👍

[@karenhampton804]

Tackett, Tackett & Tackitt all in my husband & my Moms family surnames SE Appalachian Kentucky. Moms family is Welsh( Jones) Cox & Keel & Akers ( scot/Irish/ Scandinavian) as far back to 1600' in UK/ Scandinavia we can trace til emigrated to US various years in 1800's. Some Cherokee & Powhatan DNA, also. Intriguing!!

[@karenhampton804]

Oops, also spelled Taquette, along with Tackett...told were Huguenot.

[@saundranelson9332]

This is all so interesting. Thank you for all your great work.

[@BarryVann]

Glad you enjoyed it! Barry

[@sandyca1106]

I hope that your viewers will take the time to go through the 'comment' section to find others looking for the same surnames. Many connections can be made this way, I hope you will encourage them to do so. Thank you.

[@BarryVann]

I hope so too.

[@justanotheralmaroad1923]

I'm still looking but getting eye strain and may have to quit for now. That's okay I enjoy the hunt.

[@susettrankin2359]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your series on surnames. Thank you for all the work involved. My mother was a Smith, and her mother was a Bradley, both from Swain County. Rather common, but have you run across these ?

[@BarryVann]

Smith was an occupational name with anglicized touch. Schmidt is a German version of it. Smith can be English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh. I'll research Bradley for you. There's a Bradley County in East Tennessee. Please stay tuned. Barry

[@simonbarnwell7787]

Bradley is quite common in the English Midlands , i knew a couple at school , if that helps .

[@lindablumer18]

Thank you for the Fugate information.

[@BarryVann]

Any time! Barry

[@lewiemcneely9143]

You did good, Pal! I like the new music a site as the Gra-ham folks would say. Hope all is well and you're digging out from under the white blanket. I can't remember perzactly what I was but I used to take something that lit me up like a fire[place. Keep on poking around and God willing, I'll be back! GBWYall!

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, brother! Blessings! Barry

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@BarryVann Likewise, Palley!

[@lyndaadrianson6639]

Love your series ty

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Lynda! I have a new video premiering at 3. Barry

[@trishharmon46]

I do love your surname series! I am constantly researching my families. I would love to know about the origins of Harmon

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research that name for you, Trish. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@ellenfalls1330]

Trish, my grandmother's 2nd husband was named Harmon. Don't have much more than that. He may have been from Cleveland, Ohio. I would love to learn about that surname. She died in 1958 when I was only four. Best regards.

[@itsmimiyallxoxo5624]

Really enjoy your surname series!!! Any info on Maness surname? Related to the Maness triplets born in 1770 (Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego Maness in North Carolina I believe

[@mossmiller5501]

So am I!!!! 5th Great-Grandson of Shadrach!

[@BarryVann]

I can look into it for you. I am familiar with the name. Regards, Barry

[@ItsMimiYallXOXO]

@@mossmiller5501 We are related! Distantly related but related none the less. I know one of the triplets moved to Tennesee - not sure which one. Interesting history for sure.

[@mossmiller5501]

@@ItsMimiYallXOXO that would be Abednego. Allegedly he killed a man who cheated on him with his wife and then fled to TN. Shadrach stayed in eastern NC, and Meshach moved to Texas.

[@ItsMimiYallXOXO]

@@mossmiller5501 yes, I had read about the murder and how he fled leaving his family behind. Im not certain which triplet my family is related to. However, I think it might be the murderer...yikes

[@AdonaiForMe]

Thank you very much for the information on “Kilby” !

[@BarryVann]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching and for the request. Barry

[@matthewperkins5035]

Thank you for your wonderful series. May I request that the surnames of Perkins, Howard, or Chisholm be included in future episodes. Thank you.

[@BarryVann]

Matthew, thank you for your message and requests! They are on the list. Chisholm and Perkins were already on it. I added Howard, so please stay tuned. Barry

[@BCarli1395]

Enjoy your show and have become interested in geography. Thanks. One small correction-Cumberland (Cumbria) is in Northwest England on the border with Scotland, not Northeast England.

[@BarryVann]

That's terrible to do for a person with a PhD in geography from a British university :). Last week I stated that Beverly is in the northwest of England. It's actually in the northeast with Yorkshire. Thanks, mate! Are you in the UK?

[@BCarli1395]

No sir, but my family name is from a city up there-you could probably guess it. I’m down at the south end of Appalachians (broadly speaking). I joke that the Appalachians finally run out in my backyard.

[@melissamissyspiller758]

Barry , I really appreciate what you are doing for all of wanting to know about our family surnames . Could you please when you have time give me information on the Acord surname . Thank you so very much .

[@BarryVann]

Great suggestion!

[@earlcollinsworth4914]

I sure did! You did two of my families! Fugates and Praters (In some records it' Prather) Thanks!

[@BarryVann]

Very cool! Thanks! Barry

[@tfugatesr]

Thanks for your research. It validates much of what I have read. The name of Fugate may have morphed upon entry to the UK. Might have derived from La Foucate.

[@BarryVann]

Interesting!

[@tfugatesr]

@@BarryVann Very and drives home the point you have made several times. Me and my clan have taken DNA tests and done much research but in the end it is a genealogist that can unwrap the enigma of most names and origins. Some of the information is almost unbelievable but the search is very exciting. You Sir are a breath of fresh air. Love your VLOG.

[@BarryVann]

@@tfugatesr Dear Tom, thank you for your generous words! They are much appreciated. Kind regards, Barry

[@luannnelson2825]

Thanks! Very interesting!

[@BarryVann]

Glad you liked it! Barry

[@alvankarpas6245]

According to my family records John Trogdon was an early settler in NC. What is in doubt is where in the British isles he originated. The most common belief is southern Scotland or northern England. Other origination theories or claims exist, like Welsh or Irish. If you get bored and can help settle a long running family disagreement, it sure would make seating for Thanksgiving a lot easier! Thank you sir.

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research that Trogdon for you, Alvan. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@mrkitcatt2119]

Brought into Lancashire by norse settlers trog danu which means Dweller at the flat valley.

[@meloniemurillo2885]

Can you check on the surnames of Bailey, Massey, Hughes, Black, Hicks and Brown.

[@BarryVann]

Melonie, I wanted to let you know that I have most of your names on the list. Please stay tuned! Barry

[@jadeh2699]

Recently came across your channel and I am totally enjoying it! My mother's family originally settled in Virginia but migrated to Kentucky and eventually moved to Michigan. Do you have any information on the surname Marlow?

[@BarryVann]

That's awesome, Jade! I was born in Marlow, a community in Anderson County, Tennessee. I can work on that name. Thanks for the suggestion! Many of our Appalachian folks moved to Michigan to work. I went to elementary school in Detroit.

[@primdaisy8900]

I have enjoyed this immensely. Please consider doing the surname Towry, thank you.

[@BarryVann]

Sure thing!

[@franksbushcraft3072]

Great video again! Is Hennessy a common name in Appalachia? I'm Irish and find it very interesting to see the amount of Irish names on your lists. A version of Keen in Ireland is Keane, a very common name here (in your previous video the name Pepper is very common in Passage East, County Waterford, Ireland). Anyway love the series and cant wait for the next one!

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Franks! When you say that you are Irish, do you live in Ireland. Many Americans will say that they are Irish.

[@franksbushcraft3072]

@@BarryVann Hi Barry yes, I live in Waterford 👍 the names in my family are Hennessy, Cummins, Hurley and Partridge. Partridge I know is English from my Great Grandfather. Cummins is an old Norman name I believe. Hurley is Irish and Hennessy is one of Ireland’s oldest names going back to the “Firbolg” who were in Ireland before the Thua de dannen (according to legend). 👍

[@franksbushcraft3072]

If you need any help with or your stuck on Irish names, I’m here to help.

[@BarryVann]

@@franksbushcraft3072 Franks, I appreciate your willingness to help. I have been hoping to land some people who actually do genealogy work. I'm just a historical geographer educated at the University of Glasgow. Please write to me at [e-mail], so I can have your contact information.

[@franksbushcraft3072]

@@BarryVann hi Barry is that email correct?

[@taylormayberry4826]

You got my great grandmother’s that time Patterson lol . My father’s people are out of south East Tennessee on his mother’s side and Avery county North Carolina on his father’s side

[@BarryVann]

Patterson is quite common in southern Appalachia!

[@kimberlynolan2573]

I love your knowledge and thank you for the info. My family surname is McClain, my husband's surname is Nolan. I'd love for you to include these names. Thanks again. Have a blessed day 🌹

[@BarryVann]

Kimberly, thank you for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated. McClain and its various iterations are of Scottish origin. Check out the movie, which is based on a true story, A River Runs Through It. The book that the movie was based on was written by Norman McClain. .I will add them to the list, so please stay tuned. Barry

[@Ammo08]

One of my maternal great grandmothers was a Hawkins..her family immigrated from Kent in Southern England.

[@BarryVann]

Kent is where the Jutes from Denmark settled. We often think of Angles and Saxons, but there were Frisians in East Anglia and Jutes in Kent. I'm glad you are still out there. Would you mind reminding of your name? I should have committed it to memory.

[@mrkitcatt2119]

@@BarryVann they were originally given the Isle of thanet on the coast if Kent but seeing the weakness of the Britons and their romano briton kings they set their eyes in bigger prizes

[@renovator4u29]

Thank you for sharing your research, I’m looking to find out anything possible about the sur-names ; Burton ,Mitchelson,Clower and Dunford . Any information would be appreciated,thank you

[@BarryVann]

Thanks for the info! Would your Clower be the same as the Mississippi comedian Jerry Clowers?

[@mikecravens9265]

I enjoy all the Vanntage Point I look for a new one or two each week what do you have on the name Cravens thank you

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Mike! I have Cravens on my list of names to cover. Regards, Barry

[@maxinefreeman8858]

Ignore early comment. Thank you for doing this. Interesting.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate hearing from you again, Maxine! I hope all is well. Barry

[@trickshotters1577]

Thank you for your wonderful research. So interesting. I’m looking for information on the surname Cornett. Would appreciate any information you might be able to share.

[@BarryVann]

Take a gander at Episode 4. Cornett is presented in it.

[@evewelch6927]

I really enjoy your surname series! Do you have any information on Conley, Sansom or Rader?

[@BarryVann]

I will look into them, Eve. Kind regards, Barry

[@valeriemiller9293]

I really love watching. I would like to know if you have ever heard of the surname Scalf. I have done some research on this name. I have traced it back to the 1600 s thank you so much for your assistance.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Valerie, I've never met or read about Scalf, but I will look into it. If I find something on it, it will be a few weeks before it is on a program. Please stay tuned.

[@danielcraig5362]

Is the surname Craig common among the people of Appalachia, it has its roots in Scotland, it migrated to Ulster in the early 17th century, many of the families were part of the Scotch-Irish diaspora to colonial America and later the United States

[@BarryVann]

Daniel, it is definitely in southern Appalachia. In this video, I share a true story involving Elsie Craig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qmqH-bg9OHhtE

[@mrkitcatt2119]

Gaelic for rock. Btw is that the flag of Mercia on your profile pic

[@charlieautrey2854]

Any info for the surname Autrey? My family has been in WNC since the earl 1800s mostly in Yancey(Burnsville) and McDowell (Marion ) county’s. Also ours is the same line that Micajah Autrey of Alamo fame and Gene Autrey come from.

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research those names for you, Charlie. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@azariahisrael5632]

I have Hawkins from Staffordshire England. My Gordon ancestors are the Earls of Huntley in Aberdeenshire Scotland.

[@BarryVann]

That's good information to know, Azariah! Thanks for sharing it with me. Barry

[@azariahisrael5632]

@@BarryVann Sizemore changed to Fields in 1812...his mothers maiden name

[@nanwilliamson5936]

Perhaps you have seen the video on the black plaque. There were 3 names that have a gene that prevented them from dieing. They were the ones that buried people . They came from one remote town. Ferguson was one. I’m not just now remembering the other two. ? Something like Hutchison??? I hope you can fine the video and see if these 3 sir names are in Appalachia. Appreciate your work!

[@baronvann1314]

Nan, I have a video on the Black Death, so I'm not sure if I understand what you are asking?

[@mon796]

Also, Cantrell

[@BarryVann]

Got it! Thanks! Barry

[@susanpritchard9191]

Could you please look for Pritchard in Russell thank you

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research those names for you. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@larryreese6146]

Sir, do you have any info on Reese, Doss, Hines, or Towler? Though the members of those families whom I know are not living in Appalachia now they are transplants from N.Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia.

[@BarryVann]

Good morning, Larry, I have added your surnames to the list of names to cover. I appreciate your patience as I work my way through those surnames listed before them. Kind regards, Barry

[@larryreese6146]

@@BarryVann thank you Mr. Barry. As I've said your surname is not unknown to me. I've taught several of your distant kinfolks and my family had connections with at least one of your forebears from the 1700s.

[@vickiwalker846]

Walkers from western NC (Rutherford Co.) migrated to eastern Tenn. John Jr. was his name. Any relation?

[@BarryVann]

John Walker from Cherokee County was my step father. I'm not sure about your John. Thanks for asking! Barry

[@patriciakirschman5952]

Do you have any information on the names, Sitton, Russell, Steelman, Byrd or Mole?

[@BarryVann]

Most of those names are on the list to cover, Patricia. Please stay tuned! Barry

[@ericjones4548]

Please do Samsel, Lakins, Hedrick, or Carpenter!!

[@BarryVann]

Eric, I will look into them for you. My great great grandfather married a Hedrick when my great great grandmother died. Barry

[@kfourom]

Is there a names to episode list? I hesitate to watch the entire series.

[@BarryVann]

I sent it to you via email, which you have most likely already found. Barry

[@berryfranklin9569]

Do you speak of the Normandy name Franklin. Large family in southern Appalachia

[@BarryVann]

Episode 13 (February 23, 2022)

[@nancimcgonagle1859]

I have an unusual one…Kizia (and it’s variations). Washington County, TN and the Nolichucky Settlement. San

[@BarryVann]

That is a variation of Kezia. A great, great aunt of mine was named Kezia Vann.

[@nancimcgonagle1859]

@@BarryVann it’s a surname also. My maiden name was Kizziah. A Kizia signed the petition to form Bumcombe County.

[@baronvann1314]

@@nancimcgonagle1859 That's where my relative lived. I know of a few personal names that where a relatives' surname. I wonder my relative was related to your family? I'll do some digging on it. Thanks,, Nancy! Barry

[@nancimcgonagle1859]

@@baronvann1314 if you’d like additional information, I know a little more.

[@baronvann1314]

@@nancimcgonagle1859 I was just wondering about a connection, but I know very little about her. Her father was John Vann, and her mother was Agnes Weatherford. She was born around 1800.

[@rockyroadblues100]

Thanks sub for you greets from Ireland have you come across THE surname Ruffley at all it is in Southern Ireland thanks

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research Ruffley for you. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@rockyroadblues100]

Thanks Barry you are a gentle man i have turned your bell on .

[@BarryVann]

@@rockyroadblues100 I appreciate the generous word, Martin. Kind regards, Barry

[@elisekuby2009]

I am interested in the following names: Boggs, from around Letterkenny, Livingstone, same area and Cummings from around Albany Kentucky.

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research those names for you, Elsie. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@elisekuby2009]

@@BarryVann Thanks very much.

[@marymilstead8359]

Wow I use to work in Albany KY.

[@kelawest2970]

Please do West and Fleming surnames.

[@BarryVann]

You bet! Thanks, Kela!

[@talosaz1]

My wife’s family are Hopkins and Hollyfield. Any info?

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research those for you, Louis. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@mrkitcatt2119]

Hopkins is a toughy but the general thought is an old English deriving from the last name hobb and spread to Wales from southern England

[@jenrodgers5460]

My descendants are from Scottland and Ireland with the primary name of Lawson. Have you had any luck with this one? William the Rebel Lawson is my 5th great grandfather.

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research Lawson for you. I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@duncancallum]

Lawson is my Misses Grannies married name from Edinburgh Scotland

[@TheReubixcube1]

Do you have anything on Bryant?

[@BarryVann]

I'll look into it, Robert. Thanks! Barry

[@phillipharrelson9721]

Have you heard of Hutton?

[@BarryVann]

Phillip, I have heard of Hutton. It's on the list! Barry

[@DaleBounds]

What about the Bounds and Ward

[@BarryVann]

Ward is on the list to cover. Bound(s) is another form of Bond which was covered in Episode 16 (March 10, 2022).

[@patriciamiddleton635]

How about the Bridgman or Bridgeman?. How about Huddleston or Huddlestun?

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research those names for you. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@patriciamiddleton635]

Thank you,

[@mrkitcatt2119]

English for someone who maintained or monitored bridges

[@bonitahamm8238]

Where does McFatridge or Fuwell come from?

[@BarryVann]

Bonita, Macfatridge is an alternate way of spelling the Irish surname MacFettridge. I don't have a reliable source for Fuwell.

[@roscoeshepard]

Do the surname Bryan, and Bray. Bryan or Bryant was Daniel Boone wife grand Daughter of Morgan Bryan who was 1 of the first settlers in western NC. I love history and this is history, finding one's roots.

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research that name for you. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@Rosasboy]

How about Sloas?

[@BarryVann]

Randy, I wish I could tell you that I found enough information to provide you with some meaningful information. I suspect that someone changed the spelling of your surname over the generations. Take care, Barry

[@joanneberends4014]

Did you do Wilson? Did I miss it?

[@BarryVann]

Joanne, it's coming up soon, so please stay tuned. Barry

[@joanneberends4014]

@@BarryVann thanks! I'm enjoying your videos. I did catch Williams, my great great grandmother's maiden name.

[@lisaj3522]

Have you found anything on the names Powell or Mader?

[@baronvann1314]

Yes. Would you like for me to discuss them on the show?

[@lisaj3522]

@@baronvann1314 yes please

[@martinhughes2549]

Powell is Welsh. Ap Hywel. ( son of-Howell= P'Owell= Powell)

[@maryholmes3980]

I would like to know the origin of Holmes.

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research Holmes for you. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@BarryVann]

Here's a link to all of my videos on KZbin: kzbin.info

[@helenhayes541]

Have you done Duggan yet?

[@BarryVann]

No. Would like for me to add it? No one has requested it.

[@helenhayes541]

@@BarryVann Yes please

[@BarryVann]

@@helenhayes541 Morning, Helen, I added Duggan to the production list. Thanks for watching! Barry

[@helenhayes541]

@@BarryVann Thank you. My family is from All over. But mostly in East Tennessee. From Servierville, FARNER,ETOWAH,,ENGELWOOD,DELANO, Benton, Athens, etc. Hope this will be helpful.

[@baronvann1314]

@@helenhayes541 I have kin in those places too. We might be related.

[@carlthornton8706]

Very Good!... #47 🐄🦉🏴‍☠✝

[@BarryVann]

Many thanks, Carl! Kind regards, Barry

[@PaulDL]

That’s the correct pronunciation of Cupar. In Scotland we don’t say “County Fife”. (County of Fife would be more accurate.) With the exception of County Durham, all counties in Great Britain were shires. Fife was called Fifeshire in some documents but never nowadays. It’s also called the Kingdom of Fife, sometimes just “the Kingdom,” though it can’t have been a kingdom for over a 1000 years. There is a Gordon in Aberdeenshire as well as Berwickshire. I enjoy these videos even though I have no connection to Appalachia! It’s interesting how names we think of as Scottish, Irish or English are of Norman origin.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Paul, I should know your excellent points. I taught at the University of Dundee, lived in Dunning, and earned a PhD in historical geography from the University of Glasgow. I am about to embark on a series about the formation of a Protestant scots community in Ireland. I hope you stay tuned for those videos.

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing mister Barry although you have series episodes of surnames but ilove it . Surnames of southern Appalachia there are four southern Appalachian states are Georgia , Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. Due to fact Appalachian mountains and Appalachian families. There are 7 types of English surnames . From specific town . Characteristics surnames. Occupational surnames. Patronymic. From name of an estate . Pat range surnames. Montana common surnames ( in order ) Johnson smith, Anderson ( 12 in USA) Miller and brown . Nationally ihope I became better student and my level is better than before and thank you for great efforts stay safe blessed good luck to you your dearest ones .

[@BarryVann]

Khatoon, it's good to hear from you. I hope all is well with you and yours. You did a good job of summarizing content. Here's a bit of instruction for you: put commas around a person to whom you are speaking. You earn an A today!

[@simonbarnwell7787]

Over here there's a saying , He or she is " As keen as Mustard " . It means a person who is very enthusiastic , quick and smart . Mustard being a sharp spicy flavour , and Keen a sharp edged blade . Btw , Berwick is pronounced Berrick over here , said without the W .

[@BarryVann]

Simon, I should know those things because I lived in Scotland and attended Glasgow University. Thanks for helping me sus that out.

[@simonbarnwell7787]

@@BarryVann , I'm glad to offer a few nuggets of local info, it's interesting that you lived in Scotland . Of course you'll realise having lived here that pronunciation and dialects are pretty arbritary things , especially in Britain where within a 30 miles radius people can struggle to understand one anothers speech , so it's no reflection on your knowledge , just a peculiarity of Britain , for instance , Lerwick is pronounced as written .

[@BarryVann]

@@simonbarnwell7787 I appreciate you for watching and offering some nuggets. I actually earned my PhD in historical geography at Glasgow, so I am always up for learning about the old country. Barry

[@jameshanna2550]

Could you look up my Surname- Hanna- Thank You

[@BarryVann]

James, I will be happy to add this Scottish name to my production list. Kind regards, Barry

[@jameshanna2550]

@@BarryVann Barry- I though that to till after the DNA got back and said the biggest % came from England - no Scottish or Irish at all.

[@baronvann1314]

@@jameshanna2550 James, DNA can be diluted over time. Sadly, surnames don't always follow genetics. Consider that one would have about .75% of a 4th great grandparent's DNA. That makes it a challenge to detect.

[@daviddobbs7907]

My family name is Dobbs (North Carolina )and Mears Grandmothers side of family. Thank you in advance

[@BarryVann]

Added! Thanks!

[@prilknight]

My family name is also Dobb’s, and we are from the Carolina’s. Small world 😊

[@mon796]

Stewart?

[@BarryVann]

Will do! Barry

[@charmainelamont2020]

The W is silent in Berwickshire so it is pronounced BERIKSHIRE.

[@BarryVann]

Roger that!

[@oldmanhistorywithleebaxter5110]

Please address the name - Baxter

[@BarryVann]

You got it! Thanks, Barry

[@lyndaadrianson6639]

I didn’t get macglone and mcglone ty

[@BarryVann]

I'm not sure that I know what you mean in this comment? Barry

[@victorsvideos27]

How about the names Millsaps, Rowland, Sellers, Boring, Morton. I descend from them? Thank you! I subscribe to your channel and really appreciate your knowledge! Thanks again.

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research those names for you. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@richardbarr3289]

How about the Surname “BARR” I believe the name is if Scottish or Ulster-Scotch Irish. What say you. And Thanks!

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research that name for you. There are thousands of surnames in southern Appalachia, and I have a sizable list of requested names. It might take a few weeks. Please stay tuned. Kind regards, Barry

[@chriseggleston7573]

Yes, I have BARR relatives as well.

[@dmichellefriday6300]

My Dad was "Highly" prejudice cause his family was always teased about being "Friday" black man that came over w/Columbus...

[@ronniemuse7506]

Muse

[@BarryVann]

Ronnie, that spelling is likely a deviation from the oldest version of the name, so I looked at phonics. It can be from old French as Meux or Mews. It means dweller at a place where there are birds or falcons. It's an Anglo-French surname. Barry

[@justanotheralmaroad1923]

Guess I can take White off my list. Thanks

[@BarryVann]

Any time!

[@gradyratliff2034]

Please...surname...dooley...reasearch..finds......

[@BarryVann]

Grady, Dooley is on my list of surnames to cover. I appreciate your patience while I work my way through the names before it. Kind regards, Bary

[@harolddenton6031]

I also have direct line White surname families from Virginia in early 1700's. I went to school in church hill,tn with some Patterson surname kids.

[@JamesWhite-d5n]

Which white line?

[@BUHNANUHBREAD]

It's pronounced fee-you-gate where I'm at. Long A. Nice research you are doing!!

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, where would that be in English? :)

[@BUHNANUHBREAD]

@@BarryVann Right here in the states. I went to school with some Fugate's and that's how they pronounced it. Central Illinois. I will say they are very tan looking and kinda stout, abt 5'10 or less. Quite the scrappers they are. 🤣🍻