Origins of Southern Appalachian Surnames Episode 2

[@marywest2896]

I got a DNA kit from my grand niece for Christmas, I am excited to see just where I'm from, I was always told it was Scott-Irish, Welsh, and English....I have a common surname, West, but there are Barnes, Eason and Story in my line, as well as Ashcraft, which I always associated with Irish. My father always said the reason for leaving and coming to American was 2 fold, freedom of religion and the ability to own land. Even after all the generations of being here, 1660's, my father was almost rabid when it came to freedom of religion and land....he taught there was a hierarchy to a good life, always put God first, Country second family third....sounds not very loving until he would go on to say,..."when you put God first you will automatically love your family and be a "good man", responsible, etc. country second so you can worship God according to ones' own soul. when you can do these two things, your family will benefit to the extent that they will be cared for and loved because of being a good man or woman following the teachings of your own religion...that was from a simple mountain man who LIVED his spiritually.

[@BarryVann]

Mary that was a powerful tribute to your father! I like his and your priorities! Merry Christmas!

[@safetydave720]

I was brought up: God, Family, and Country. That is how I profess.

[@ericjones4548]

@@BarryVann was doing research and stumbled upon your videos by fate. Do you have any videos on the Samsel, Carpenter, and Lakins surnames? I live in Tennessee. I have tried to trace the Lakins surname, but I get different answers each time. My earliest ancestors name went from Lacock, to Laycock, to Laycook, and Lakins. It apparently changed when my family settled in Virginia. Any ideas?

[@duchess_of_petty9323]

i did a dna test and have the exact heritage

[@d.l.n.7133]

Mary , my mother’s family were West . One of our ancestors ( my family’s) was William West who was one of the first people off the boat and helped build up Jamestown. Then there was a Henry West that was part of the Bacon Rebellion. I have copies of land grants for another ancestor in which they show that one of my direct West ancestors owned most of the land where Baltimore now stands. It is all recorded on my family tree on Geni. There is also a thick book about the West family that l bought for my mother years ago when her family Bible went missing .

[@billadams1018]

Keep the names coming! Most excellent info.

[@BarryVann]

You got it! Thanks, Bill. Merry Christmas! Barry

[@guystewart8468]

I have found your channel only recently & just wanted to say "Thank you "! Wonderful information you bring to all of us about surnames & origins. Thanks again for your time & effort ! Merry CHRISTmas !

[@BarryVann]

You are so welcome! Guy, I appreciate the positive reaction. Merry Christmas! Barry

[@monaherrin9974]

Reed is also a variant spelling as well as Reid and Read.

[@BarryVann]

Yep. That's an oversight on my part. Thanks! Barry

[@sandragarner3913]

I love your show. I’m having problems with my late husband’s geanology, stuck in 1877. I really enjoy the information you give us. Thank you, my maiden name was Phelps which is a difficult one to find!

[@baronvann1314]

Thank you, Sandra! Would you like for me to look into the origin of Phelps? Merry Christmas!

[@aztecjuice1]

Phelps is my maternal family name. A bit distant though. They come from NC by way of VA. I would love for Baron to research that name.

[@Streghamay]

My family from the Appalachia (Pike county KY) include Adkins, Justice and Pinson. My Pinson family (father's father's side) were some of the first settlers in Pike county KY- Pinson fork. My DNA shows I am mostly English and Scottish. These videos are great and informative I appreciate them.

[@marifromky]

are your Adkinses from Henry Co Virginia?

[@thistlemoon1]

You named Ferguson. That is my great grandfathers surname. Through ancestry I’ve been able to track my family history through the Appalachians and back to the British Isles. Through DNA I found Ireland, Scotland, French and a few other things thrown in. I found out one of my ancestors was an Overmountain Boy and eventually a founder of the State of Franklin.

[@thistlemoon1]

@@savanahmclary4465 ya had me until you said screw ancestry. Thanks for the history lesson but I never would have known what I know without their information. Another piece of history for you my many times great grandfather was a James. He named the town of Maryville. He named it after the governors wife to avoid people getting mad at him.

[@thistlemoon1]

@@savanahmclary4465 and that’s East Tennessee State University. My husband went there.😊

[@caroldoyel1487]

Thank you for all your information. Somehow I stumbled on to your channel and I am glad I did. Have a great year.

[@BarryVann]

Happy new year!

[@brettboles2009]

Good to know! Much appreciated sir. You’ve got a new lifelong subscriber here! You do great work, and it’s much appreciated

[@BarryVann]

Many thanks, Brett! I translate subscriber to friend! Thanks, mate! Barry

[@debwhittemore6406]

I just came across your channel and am enjoying it so far. I recently received my DNA test results and found out that I'm 44% Scottish and had no idea. We were always told about having native American blood in us, but I have none. My perternal surname is Whittemore, which am told is English ( DNA results show 40% English) and maternal surname is White from Spartanburg County, SC

[@BarryVann]

Deb, those results are quite common in southern Appalachia. Spartanburg is in the upstate and is an Appalachian county.

[@debwhittemore6406]

@@BarryVann I'm looking forward to finding out more about my family history. I've always been a huge history buff.

[@pitasag123]

I'm very Interested into looking further into my roots on both sides. 2:44

[@BarryVann]

@@pitasag123 Good for you! Write to [e-mail] to get a list of surnames and episodes covered thus far.

[@scotto9591]

There are many stories about how my family made it to the Colonies/United States. One branch settled in old-timey Tazewell, Tennessee. But apparently, there was another group in Kentucky. There was a Governor Owsley of Kentucky; and a county just north of the eastern part of Tennessee, near Tazewell, was named after the Governor. My branch comes from Southern Georgia into Alabama, named Ousley. Supposedly, we all come from Ouseley of England. (?)

[@susansisson366]

My Irish Great great grandmother was named Walker, and it confused me because I always wondered what an English surname was doing in Ireland. Now that I know it originally meant a cloth fuller and that it could be found in all the English midlands, I have an improved understanding. It probably occurred frequently in Ulster as well, but by then they might have risen from the abject grinding poverty that someone had to come from in order to do that work. Back to my search for the link for my GG grandmother's people. On any official document, it just says, "Ireland" never even the county or a town reference, but now I know to start my search in Ulster. Thank you so much!

[@BarryVann]

You are most welcome! I would start with Counties Antrim and Down (Scots settled there heavily in the early seventeenth century. It even has its own tartan. The English more often than not settled in Derry, which they called the major city Londonderry. Happy New Year, Susan! Barry

[@mermeridian2041]

As best we can figure, "my" Walkers progressed steadily from (names deleted for privacy): (1454-?) Sharpenhoe, Bedfordshire, England --> (?1487-1529) Middleton (Rothwell), Yorkshire, England --> (1513-1575) Ruddington, Nottinghamshire --> (1535-23 Jul 1592) Ruddington, Nottinghamshire --> (1566-1 Jul 1642) Nottinghamshire/Derry, Ireland, etc. Although this is just a starting point, I hope it helps, and fwiw, there are TONS of Georges, Thomases, and Gervaises involved, lol.

[@bakerwannabe4435]

I just came across your channel today and started watching this series. Thank you for sharing your information and I look forward to watching many others.

[@BarryVann]

Awesome! Thank you! Barry Vann

[@AuntJoanieBaloney]

Would love to hear about Bateman, Beasley, Roark, Pope & Choate. Love your videos!

[@jennywren8937]

A few Bateman in my husband's tree in Sandon, Essex, England.

[@tltuttle2613]

Would love to hear about the Barnett/Burnett an Rayburn an McFarland surnames My family has been in West Virginia an Virginia since the early 1700’s. Thank you for the channel an God bless you for doing these names for everyone.

[@BarryVann]

Added! Episode 22 is starting at 2. I hope you can watch! Barry

[@katherinecompton6591]

I'm very curious about Compton, Singleton, Grams and Kromminga. Love your videos! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@BarryVann]

Happy holidays! Compton is an English toponymic. The same is true for Singleton. I don't have any information in Grams and Kromminga. Sorry!

[@sorchaOtwo]

My Grandma Jones was a Wimpy before she married - wimple makers. I believe it's of Welsh origin? Enjoying your show ; )

[@BarryVann]

Hi Sara, thanks for the message. I'm glad that you are enjoying the show. It looks like Wimple is a southern Saxon name that was recorded in Suffolk before the Norman Invasion in 1066.

[@diarmuidbuckley6638]

Hi Dr Vann. Quick points of note:- 1. The Parsons did stay a long time and in 1845 just as the Famine occurred they built the worlds largest astronomical telescope. It was surpassed by the MtWilson/Palomar mirror in the 1900s 2. Dunlap/Dunlop started the production of pneumatic tyres.The first tyre production plant ever in the world was in Central Dublin - about 200m from Dublin Castle founded by King John... 3. Niamh Parsons is a musician who has established a 'name' for herself in both US and Ireland 4. Walker is the real surname of the uber-successful talk show host Graham Norton from Co Cork

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Diarmuid, that great information. It adds a lot to our knowledge.

[@diarmuidbuckley6638]

@@BarryVann thanks Barry. Edited to add more thoughts. . .

[@roxannahendrix3036]

Thank you for explaining the origin of Walker. That is my maiden name and had often wondered about it's meaning. I have done research of my family tree and are surprised by some of my findings. Thank you again.

[@baronvann1314]

You're welcome, Roxanna! Barry

[@ford4life069]

The thumbnail photo on your first video, the woman looks a LOT like my 3ggm from Tennessee. Possibly born Harris married Milam and died in Hardin County in the mid to late 1860's. That's why I clicked your video. It really struck me and the comments being turned off made me click the next one too. Neat series.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks for clicking! KZbin must have turned off the messages. The couple in the original thumbnail are my great, great grandparents: Enoch Voyles and Mary Elizabeth Morris.

[@Jamestele1]

Diolch yn fawr (much thanks) for mentioning the correct origin for my father's surname, Jones, as Welsh. I get a little annoyed when people state that it is English because of the J. I actually love English culture, I just identify with my Jones from northern Wales. The surname is found in southern England, but typically traces back to Wales - at least the people I have assisted in tracing their Jones origins. Several people strongly objected, until I managed to show them the paper trail and DNA match! I can't imagine anyone being unhappy about being Welsh (Cymraeg): We are one of the kindest groups of people on the planet! I just subscribed to your channel, as I am always learning

[@BarryVann]

Hi James, thanks for watching and for writing. I have three half brothers and a mom (by marriage) who are Jones, so I had better get that name correct!

[@Jamestele1]

@@BarryVann Too funny. I'm happy to see a channel that focuses on the various people of Appalachia. I see many names that were in the cemetery that my mother was buried at near Owenton, Kentucky.

[@marymackenzie7283]

Enjoy your videos a lot. I have three names for you to consider. Ledbetter, Bradshaw and Stewart. Thank you

[@BarryVann]

Mary, I appreciate the note.

[@lutherthompson8314]

I would love to learn more about names Pridgen (Prejean), Ham, Hale. I enjoy your work.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Luther. Stay tuned. I will be happy to research them for you and put them in a new show. Merry Christmas!

[@billgibbs3020]

Gibbs in the Mill Spring, NC area. Awesome videos!

[@BarryVann]

You're in! Thanks! Barry

[@Akamai2HI]

Very interesting video. My dad's parents were from Appalachia. Their family names were Crabtree and Davidson. What I can find of the family tree seems to be English for Crabtree and Scottish for the Davidson side. My DNA results point to Scotland and Ireland. I'd love to know more.

[@sandrathompson1277]

Crabtree is a common name in Lancashire England

[@MegDD3912]

That's interesting. My last name is Davidson I'm from SW Virginia.. the town called Appalachia

[@Akamai2HI]

@@MegDD3912 My paternal grandmother was a Davidson and was from Pickett Co. TN. which is near the TN/KY/VA border.

[@chantalhill9268]

hello-great information! One of my Scottish surnames is Kiddie(Keddie) and I've read it might also be related to the surname Adam(s) from M'Adam changing to M'Addie then eventually to Keddie..would you do something on this surname please? They were in Newburgh, Co Fife for many generations. Thank you!

[@BarryVann]

Good morning, Chantal, I am happy to research Keddie for you. I know County Fife well. That's the home of St. Andrews!

[@ruthmidgyette7821]

My mother's maiden name is Reid. Thank you so much. Her grandfather came from Ulster to Boston in 1846. She taught me a lot about him. ❤❤❤

[@BarryVann]

You are welcome, Ruth!

[@rhondamcmillan5783]

You covered my mothers side of the family - the Dunlap and Walkers. Searching for Hunter and Steel which are my fathers side of surnames. I really enjoy your videos.

[@survivalconcerns515]

I have been to Sneedville, Tn. The name fits it very well, it is well off the beaten path.

[@BarryVann]

It's pretty country, but it is remote. Good call!

[@boogierhea6515]

My family is from there from my father's side,

[@boogierhea6515]

My great great grandma was a Sweeney

[@gregsmith7421]

Great channel!! I have a strong Scottish DNA input, but my family lineage of Smith tracks back into the 1500s England. I’d be interested to hear some probable origin locations within Scotland from where Smith evolved.

[@BarryVann]

Greg, a smith was a person who worked as a metallurgist, so just about every large village or city would have them. I wish I could tell you more. Barry

[@heyokaempath5802]

Dr. Barry, you are a true treasure!

[@BarryVann]

Bless you for saying that, but what did I do to deserve being a treasure? Barry

[@janicenash8382]

My Grandfather was an AYCOCK Grandmother was BEAVER. HARRINGTON, HANEY any info ? THANKS

[@maryjoeroark6844]

I'd like to know what the origin surnames, Kennedy , Childress, and Roark came from, please.

[@spchristner]

Love your channel. My family is from Zionville, NC and Trade, TN. I would love to know any info you have on the Reece, Phipps, and Warren names. Thank you for all your wonderful content.

[@BarryVann]

Sandy, I'm glad you found the channel. I will put Warren, Phipps, and Reece on the list to research. It might be a two or three weeks before I get to them. Merry Christmas!

[@spchristner]

@@BarryVann Thank you so much for you time and effort, really enjoy your channel. And Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@KarlMcCleve]

My middle name is Reece. I have no idea where they got it. It is also my father's middle name.

[@spchristner]

@@KarlMcCleve I have heard of the name Reece or Reese being used as a first or middle name.

[@janetbarnes3878]

@@KarlMcCleve Its the English version of Rhys which is Welsh

[@melissamissyspiller758]

Both of my parents have passed on . My family surname is Spiller ( Alabama ) . My mother's maiden surname was Acord ( West Virginia ) . Would love to know any information on the 2 Surnames . And thank you for any information you might run across .

[@BarryVann]

Thanks for sharing! I put the names on my production list.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Ever hear of any people with the last name of Shank? I was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and this name is somewhat common, along with it's variants, Shenk and Schenck. One of the lines of people that these names come from, are the Old-Order Mennonites, and possibly some Amish people. Just curious. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

Where did the name Hawkins originate? Just found this show and love it!

[@BarryVann]

Thank you, Dee Dee! I don't trust the Internet sources. They are all over the place. I will be happy to research Hawkins for you. Please stay tuned. I have sizable list, so it might take a few weeks.

[@ericmorgan7210]

My line of Morgan's came to the New World in the mid 1600s. They started in Virginia. After the Revolution they were awarded quite a bit of land in North Carolina, which became Tennessee not long afterwards.

[@redtailhawkwatcher]

Love these broadcasts/posts, how about Collier, Brown, Vaughn and McCarty? Anyone, all or non...I'll still be watching either way. Thanks

[@BarryVann]

Hi, take a look at episode 31 for Brown. The others are on the list to cover. Barry

[@redtailhawkwatcher]

@@BarryVann thank you.

[@audiemccall7611]

McCall from Pisgah Forest NC

[@BarryVann]

Take a look at Episode S2:6 (July 16, 2024).

[@iamabliss5455]

I am addicted to your channel! Very interesting. My mother's maiden name is Moffitt. There were a lot of Moffitts in the Appalachian area of North Carolina. Is that a common name in Scotland?

[@BarryVann]

Iama, I'm happy that you are watching! Moffat appears as a Scottish name in all of my sources. G. F. Black claims it appears in the records in Scotland as early as 1232. Merry Christmas!

[@tara382]

I have Moffits in my ancestory and we are strictly West Virginians.

[@duncancallum]

Moffat is a town in the Scottish borders.

[@sljallen]

Great video. Thank you for doing this. My parents were Cook and Jones but I more interested in where the Hughes ( I think Welsh) and especially Branscomb or Branscum (Irish, English or Welsh??) originated from.

[@sljallen]

One more thing. I found that my Kennedy ancestors went thru name changes. Fro m Kennedy to Canada to Casada. Would you know why that happened or how it could happen? Thank you.

[@BarryVann]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will be happy to research Hughes and Branscomb for you. Please stay tuned. I have sizable list, so it might take a few weeks.

[@tommytrinder.1226]

Great video.Thanks.

[@BarryVann]

Glad you liked it!

[@meloniemurillo2885]

Can you do a video on the surnames, Bailey, Hughes, Black, Massey and Hicks also seen it spelled Hix.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Melonie, I will be happy to research those names for you. Please stay tuned. I have a sizable list, so it might take a few weeks. Happy New Year, Barry!

[@davidsasser1188]

My family is from southern Kentucky Laurel county last name is Sasser. Any info? Thanks

[@dapple578]

Wow! I have ancestors who originate from Eastern Kentucky. They settled in the area that is now Rowan County, Kentucky. I had always assumed that our Johnson surname was from England, but it makes sense that they were Scottish. Three other names of my ancestors in Eastern Kentucky are Cobb, Moore, and Spence. If you would like to comment on any of these I would find that interesting. I know the Spence family immigrated from Ireland yet are Scottish. Probably Ulster Scotts. 23andMe has identified that I have roots in Glasgow.

[@BarryVann]

Many thanks for the comment, Melonie! I think you are right about Spence. Please watch next week's video. Merry Christmas!

[@chulopapi2300]

Wife is from Morehead, KY. Her family last name is McKenzie(Mackenzie) on her mother's side and Smedley on her father's side. But there are over 5 to 6 other last names that she's related to in this town.

[@dapple578]

@@chulopapi2300 It really is a small world. Have you or your wife heard of an even smaller town named Farmers? It’s very near to Morehead. The names from that part of the family specifically are Johnson, Moore, and Phelps. My Spence and Cobb ancestors hail from Maysville. I am sure at some point the Johnsons and Mackenzies have hooked up given the size of the area. Also, the Johnsons have very large families and I have a kabillion cousins with Johnson connections.. So……… hello cousins. 😉

[@chulopapi2300]

@@dapple578 My wife is related to some of the Wallace's that live at Farmers. Our son is a senior at the high school and we have to watch out who he dates because he just might be related 🤣.

[@amethystanne4586]

Johnson? How cool! My paternal grandmother’s greatgrandfather was George Johnson. He was baptized in Dublin Ireland, and emigrated to the U.S. in 1830. He settled in Philadelphia PA.

[@bobtomlinson8247]

Tomlinson.....according to family legend and genealogy work out lineage came from Yorkshire....do you have any information about that or Tomlinson folks in Scotland....

[@BarryVann]

Hi Bob, thanks for the post and the question about Tomlinson. It is an Anglo-Norman name that has some representation in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. I will confirm this and put it on the production list. Stay tuned. It will be three or four weeks before it is on the show. Happy New Year! Barry

[@safetydave720]

I am from Johnson City, TN. I did a Family Tree Y DNA and confirmed my Nordic, English, and Irish ancestry but I was stunned to find I am also 20 percent Native American. Further research suggests I may have Arawak DNA from Trinidad and Tobago. I have no African or Asian DNA so I likely am not American mainland Native. I traced my Great Great grandfather from Germany as having been in Trinidad for the Sugar business in 1800. Now I am going to do the M DNA test.

[@junemcquaide9726]

I believe John Ross became renowned amongst the Cherokee Indians and assisted them with legal process in congress

[@beckydavis1820]

My mother was from Erwin area. She grew up on Higgins Creek. Last name Mashburn. Her great grandfather was a Foster.

[@missannie8012]

Hey great info! What about Adams?

[@BarryVann]

See Episode 42. Here's a link to that episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqLSnHeuhNeXd7s

[@janconner1270]

My grandmother's maiden name was bell from Kansas. Is there a video you have done on that surname? I have no information on her or her family history.

[@BarryVann]

I have plans to include Bell. I can tell you that it is common in Scottish-English border country.

[@stevedawkins1909]

Good morning. It's great to see your great work on display! Our last name is Dawkins. I know our family came out of Southeast Kentucky in the 1840's and settled in Northeast Missouri. Do you have any information for the Dawkins name? Thanks again, and please keep up the good work!!

[@BarryVann]

Very cool! Dawkins is an old English name that roughly means the son of little Daw. See Harrison, Surnames of the United Kingdom, p. 111.

[@James-qh1wv]

Harkins which I think is Irish Blazer that came from Switzerland I think

[@BarryVann]

@@James-qh1wv Thanks!

[@larryreese6146]

As always good information.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Larry! Are you an assistant AD at OSU?

[@larryreese6146]

@@BarryVann no sir. I'm an old retired high school teacher from this area. I taught English, journalism, and social studies. The only teaching I've done in college was with foreign exchange students at NSU. Do you know an old acquaintance of mine, Dr. Brad Agnew who taught for many years at NSU? He was one of the sharpest guys and best teachers I've ever met.

[@baronvann1314]

@@larryreese6146 HI Larry, I don't recall ever meeting Brad. My best friend is from green country. He taught college and high school. His name is Jim Atkinson.

[@larryreese6146]

@@baronvann1314 don't think that name sounds familiar. But it possibly wouldn't. After 28 years I retired in 2005. I'll be looking for your next video and looking forward to gaining some more good information. Stay safe, sir, and have a very good Christmas.

[@rawest50]

I would like info on West on my dads side and Gibson on my moms side. West seems to be Welsh and Gibson Scots Irish.

[@BarryVann]

Hello, Gibson is covered in Episode 8. Surname Catalog Episode 1 November 15, 2021: Anderson Buchanan Callahan Duncan Evans Graham Johnson/ Jones Owens Murphy Parton Relevant Episode 2 December 16, 2021 Reed Wallace Sneed Parsons Morgan Dunlap Waddie Williams Walker Ferguson Episode 3 December 21, 2021 Hutchison/Hutchinson Thompson/Thomson Wynn Shackelford Walmsley Devol Beverly Cobb Moore Spence Cochran Episode 4 December 20, 2021 Cornett Stone/Stane Ratcliff Bush McNair Spiller Lewis Wright Hall Ham Episode 5 January 4, 2021 Hale Zwingli, Singly Colvin Pepper Phipps/Phillips Warren Ausmus Quinn Monroe Jerrell/Gerald Mooney Episode 6 January 11, 2021 Lyle(s)/Lisle(s) Lindsey Carlin Dominey Oliver Adkins Browning Hensley Crum Lee/Lea Episode 7 January 20, 2021 Meeks Harvey Prater White Copeland Keen/Keene Patterson Hawkins Kilby Gordon Fugate Episode 8 Gibson Chisholm Branscomb Hughes Sizemore Kirkland Roberts Robertson Watson Hatfield Mullins Episode 9 (February 3, 2022) Coots Russell Byers Poland Hicks Tomlinson Scantlin/Scanlon Upchurch Wilson Episode 10 (February 10, 2022) Blevins Talley/Tally Newell Simpson/Simms/Simson Hood Crowder Priddy Sanders/Saunders Evans Episode 11 (February 15, 2022) Longmire Hatfield Kildare Kincaid Stewart/Stuart McCollough Haney Bell Caldwell Episode 12 (February 17, 2022) Grier or Greer Sumner Burke Barnett Perry or Parry Fultz Gatlin Dunn or Dunne or Dunning Corbin Episode 13 (February 23, 2022) Burrell Carver Stokes Franklin Cox Tipton Hamilton Skene Marcum Episode 14 (March 1, 2022) Suttles Perkins Lamb Davis Gallaher Philpot Graves Pichon Ramsey Episode 15 (March 4, 2022) Gray Bussell Lanham Coulter Runyon Stapleton Broom Meade Montgomery Cooper Episode 16 (March 10, 2022) Underwood Scoggins Pearson Cressy Finlay Bond Johnston Tait Episode 17 Jeffers Mitchell Harrison Hunt Pickett Eldridge Crowe Caudill Morris Langdon or Langton Episode 18 Couch Kees Bailey Miller Culbertson MacArthur Lovell Shinn Hankins Spencer Episode 19 Fox Ledford Mason Alexander Halsey Warden Whaley Bennett Stringer Hewitt Episode 20 (April 5, 2022) Snyder Brock Hancock Whitehead Collins Gregory Craven Orr Episode 21 (April 12, 2022) Masters Kirkland McKiddy (No find) Gruggett (No Find) Glozier (No Find) Hamby Houston Boren Gooden Carroll Austin Herndon Episode 22 (April 19, 2022) Sherril Millsaps Rowland Morton Conley Sanson Rader Autry McDowell Episode 23 (April 27, 2022) Bryan, Brien, Bryan, Bryant Keziah, Kiziah Clowers Dunford Harmon, Harman, Herman Aycock, Heycock Nash Golden Holbrook Bilbrey, Bilbray, Bilby Episode 24 (May 3, 2022) Bird/Byrd Bridgeman Huddleston/Hiddleston Scott Hopkins Holyfield Bradley Jackson Rice/Rhys Episode 25 (May 9, 2022) Baldwin Baker Burris McClain Cummings Boggs Pritchard Nolan Episode 26 (May 17, 2022) Clary McNeal Rathbone Belcher Holmes Harris Barr Ford Tucker Episode 27 (May 24, 2022) Forbes Combs Adkinson/Atkinson /Acheson Howard Bruce Duggan Butler Goins Mader Powell Episode 28 (May 31, 2022) Hannah Hoskins Mosley Higginbotham Davenport Durley Reynolds Bays Campbell Episode 29 (June 7, 2022) Hodgkinson and Hodges Brazil (O’ Breasal) Newsome Wood(s) Elkins Lunsford DeHart Varney Episode 30 (June 14, 2022) Woodland Flatt and Flett Gentry Ison Hamrick and Hammerich Snell and Schnell Jaynes and Janes Jude Puckett Episode 31 (June 21, 2022) Brown Hartley Fletcher Hildebrand Duggar Dalton Bunch Hardwick McWhorter Episode 32 (June 28, 2022) Young/Younger Basham Head Frick(s) Gilley Shelton Frances Pearce Episode 33 (July 6, 2022) Beach Gardiner Kerr/Carr Hedger Bowles Curd Mercer Kendrick Dischner Episode 34 (July 12, 2022) Brimmer, Brymer Childress, Childers, Childs Honaker, Honegger Wood, Woods Dooley Lynch Simmons, Simonds, Knowles Horne Episode 35 (July 19, 2022) Redden Rowan Hollon Palmer Wilde Clayborne Jenkins Meadows Forester Episode 36 (July 26, 2022) West Lay Foster Leavey Bolling Webster Ballard Barnes Eason Ashcroft Episode 37 (August 2, 2022) King Fortune Darling, Darlin Christian Taylor Moody, Moodie Duff Campbell Allen, Alen, Allan, Alan Cable Episode 38 (August 9, 2022) Barker Petry Pauley Brumfield Henry Shannon Templeton Oney, Onley, Onely Sledge McKee MacIan Episode 39 (August 16, 2022) Leverett, Liverett Smallwood Stow(e) Lovejoy Burnside Selvage Lawson Mattox/Maddox McClister, McAllister Lowe Episode 40 (August 23, 2022) Rowe Collinsworth Roark McReynolds Gilbert Perkey Badgett Gilliland Webb Pirtle Episode 41 (August 30, 2022) Mayes Fortenberry Fortner, Furtner Hammett Fleenor Grantham Cairns, Karnes Pitt(s) Berry Barry, Barrie Episode 42 (September 6, 2022) Mayberry/ Maybury Martin Griffin Midkiff Adams Episode 43 (September 13, 2022) Yonts, Janz Parrott Kinder Wingfield Rose Yates Queen, McQueen Mulkeahey, Mulcahy Mitchusson, Mitchelson Galloway Episode 44 (September 21, 2022) Goggans, Goggins Light Skinner Ramey Enterkin Holloway Borders Fitch Ollis, Ollas, Olice Clark Episode 45 (September 27, 2022) Ray/Rhea/ Wray Craddock Castle, Kassel Grimm, Grim, and Grime Mixon, Nixon (Shout out to David Orochena (Ore-O-Chen-a.). Pace Capps Beasley Episode 46 (October 4, 2022) Baxter Coomer, Comber Bass Maggard Arthur Crisman, Chrisman Radabaugh York Episode 47 (October 11, 2022) Godfrey Kinsey, Kimsey Long Addington Medley Medlin Ferris, Farris Episode 48 (October 25, 2022) Thacker Childers Gossett Sharpe Jordan Case Sutton Episode 49 (November 1, 2022) Rambert Webster Ballard Crookshanks, Cruickshank Hacker Huggins, Hugans, Huggons Hanson, Hansen Huckaby, Huckabee, Huccaby Episode 50 (November 8, 2022) Shamblin/Chamblin Norwood Jarvis Ramsey Truman Bragg Sloan, Slone Nichols Hammond Episode 51 (Recorded out of order on January 10, 2023) Bain Cantrell Christopher Black Garman Mason Litton/Lytton Helton Turpin Episode 52 (December 13, 2022) Choat, Choate Todd Sircy, Searcy Dickson, Dixon Peoples Aycock, Adcock Grace Harrington Episode 53 (January 17, 2023) Helton Turpin Massey McGibbon Younger Hurst Henderson Episode 54 (January 21, 2023) Hammack Thurston Persinger, Bersinger Robbins McHam Estep Drummond O’Neal, O’Neil, O’Neal Episode 55 (April 5, 2023) Harlan(d) Buffington Shields Grant Emery, Emory Luttrell Archer Ayers, Ayres Episode 56 (April 12, 2023) Chester Kemplin Lay(s) Kelley, Kelly Peters Robinson Goble, Gobble Episode 57 (April 18, 2023) Hob, Hobb, Hobbs Wilcox, Wilcocks Lawson Thomas, McTavish, MacThomas Lane Marshall Maloney, Moloney Hughes, Huws Episode 58 (May 9, 2023) Deaton Couch Colburn Mayo Maness Hutton Bartlett deHart Episode 59 (May 16, 2023) Cremeans Catlett Croft Marshman Craver Hanes Everhart Loftin Episode 60 (May 26, 2023) Mize Etherton Burchfield Moon Strange Sherrill Lyon Payne Episode 61 (June 6, 2023) Collett Sample(s) Scruggs McCann Hill Skaggs Sparks Sturgill, Stodghill Episode 62 (June 13, 2023) Doss/Dawes Sandifer Estes Rogers Barnes Eason Ashcroft Episode 63 (June 22, 2023) Burton Windolph Shinkle, Schinkel, Schenkel McFarlin Manning Pendleton Poage Kennedy Episode 64 (June 27, 2023) Brooks Fike Basham Spradlin Fettinger Maynard Kidwell Murray Episode 65 (July 11, 2023) Cline Stepp Coppess Westbrook Burnham Setzer Stevens, Stephens Hawthorn Craig Episode 66 (July 18, 2023) Lanier Ferebee Presley Blankenship Sisson MacCarroll Hastings Winters Episode 67 (July 31, 2023) Ginn Tallman Stooksbury Kyker, Keicher Ailor, Aylor Weaver Whitehead Oxendine Episode 68 (August 8, 2023) Absher Prather Pigman Wetzel McGhee Stanley Garrett Episode 69 (August 22, 2023) Meece Van Hook Vanover Holt Hargis Sinclair Scott Episode 70 (September 5, 2023) Mims Hurley Easterly Knox Gillette Peak Coley, Colley, Collie Episode 71 (September 12, 2023) House Doherty McManus Hagler Fields Messer Renfro, Renfroe, Renfrow Episode 72 (September 20, 2023) Hunter Coffee Gunter Muse Rigney Wood, Woods, Woodson McCleve /McCleave Episode 73 (September 26, 2023) Pike Lambert Heavens Burgess Crider Bethea Westray

[@lenettejohnston5426]

I just found your channel. Have you cover Murray? My second great grandfather was born in Kentucky (no sure where) and I found him in Tennessee in 1840, no other family around. Pickett from North Carolina and Tennessee and they were white.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Lennette! Johnston is a common name among the Scots and Ulster-Scots people. Picket was covered in Episode 17, and Murray is coming up next week or the week after. Thanks for watching and for commenting! Barry

[@milesmorgan215]

Thank you Baron for your reply. Yes I agree. I should have made it clear that I was primarily referring to the border reiver areas in the section of borderland quite close to the present border in northern England. Northumberland and to a lesser extent over the border into Scotland. The border has moved many times as you say. Some areas that are now Scotland were in England or what became England and vice versa

[@BarryVann]

No worries!

[@alabamasmokeywilson6818]

New subber here. My Mother was a Quinn and Monroe. Most of my folks I know of came from North West Georgia area

[@BarryVann]

Welcome to the channel, Alabama Smokey Wilson! I placed Monroe and Quinn on the production list. They should be part of the discussion in a few weeks. Merry Christmas!

[@alabamasmokeywilson6818]

@@BarryVann That's mighty nice of you. I watched a few of your videos. They just came up at random. I liked them so I subscribed so I wouldn't miss any. Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas.

[@brokobrooks5019]

My MIL was a Quinn and married a Monroe. FIL was raised by Chestnuts.

[@rae1957tn]

My Father’s surname was Enterkin and there’s a place in Scotland today and streets named Enterkin

[@BarryVann]

Wow! Enterkin is a rare surname associated with Enterkin in Dumfries, Scotland.

[@AdonaiForMe]

Kind sir, are you familiar with the surname “Kilby” and its origins? It is currently found in the foothills of NE GA and upstate SC. Much obliged for any knowledge!

[@BarryVann]

LK, I will be happy to research that name for you. Please stay tuned. I have sizable list, so it might take a few weeks.

[@dvg4104]

Surnames that end in -by (Bigby, Rigby, Digby, Bixby, etc) are said to be of Norse origin, indicating a place (with the -by on the end). For example, Digby indicates an ancestor who lived near (by) a significant ditch that was know to be man-made (Dig).

[@ralphy12345]

I'm curious about my Ferrell and Dempsey lines. My parents were raised in East Kentucky and SW WVA. Thx great channel. 👍

[@annabentley5705]

I find your talks quite interesting and wondering if you would mention the names: Hall, Holbrook, Bentley, Fife, and Sword. Thanks and God bless your good work.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Anna, some of your requested names have been presented. I added Sword and Fife to the list, so please write to [e-mail] to request a list of names and corresponding episodes. It's impossible to attached that list to KZbin comments. Thanks, Barry

[@kristitidwell]

I love your channel! I’ve grown up in the mountains of East Tennessee Being told our family heritage is Scots-Irish (McGlothin and Law) and German (Tanner, from Wartburg TN) with some known Cherokee (Russell) thrown in for good measure. Do you have any information on these names in this area?

[@BarryVann]

That is awesome Kristi! I began my teaching career about 15 miles from Wartburg in Sunbright, TN. You are right about the German settlement of Wartburg. Law comes from Lawrence, and it can be English or Scottish. Simple names like Vann or Law can have multiple origins. There are even non-related Law families in Canton China! I would say that you know more than the average person already!

[@terrycavender]

I'm a Cavender, originally from the Charleston, WV area, and there seems to be plenty of us with that last name in West Virginia, and other parts of the south like Georgia, I even have a road named after my family in North Georgia... 😁 Story is our family origin is from a Captain John Cavender who married a Shawnee woman and settled in the Point Pleasant area after the Revolutionary War.

[@BarryVann]

Terry, Cavender doesn't show up in any of my books, but that doesn't mean that the name is absent from those lands. I did find this for you. I may well be a variation on the Irish name Cavanagh.

[@terrycavender]

@@BarryVann yes, I have heard that one before, also Caveness, Cavendish, and a few others. It may be Norman in origin, but, so far, nothing concrete. The name seems to be in more places than just Ireland, the UK, Germany, etc.... We are supposed to have a castle in Ireland, I haven't found it yet, BUT, there is a "Cavender Castle," in North Georgia wine country. I'm not too hung up on my last name, just the history is interesting. Thanks for your reply.

[@BarryVann]

@@terrycavender I'm sorry I could not help you more with it.

[@terrycavender]

@@BarryVann no worries, hearing about the other names was very interesting since I'm from "The Hills." There is such a rich heritage in the Appalachians, the layers upon layers of immigrants, Scots, Irish, German, Italian, not to mention the native American, and African contributions. I'm proud of my origins, my ancestors, many of the names to be found in our family graveyard in Upper Wills Creek Road, West Virginia. Just for fun, give Law, Low, Lowe, and, this is a good one Wilfong, a shot...

[@MarkGarner-f9n]

Will you please comment on the surnames Hudson and Garner? I have subscribed to your channel and greatly enjoy your programs. Garner is my last name and Hudson is my middle name (mom’s maiden name). Thank you sir

[@BarryVann]

Hi Mark, they are on the list of names to cover. There are a lot of names in front of them, so I appreciate your patience.

[@trcompton1972]

What’s your thoughts on my surname of Compton? My father’s family is from Buchanan Co. VA and Tazwell Co. VA.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Timothy, as I wrote earlier, I have added Compton to my list.

[@earlcollinsworth4914]

I'd sure like to find out more about my Prater(Prather,Prator) name. They lived in Virginia and Kentucky.

[@BarryVann]

I will be happy to research Prater for you. It's found in my home area of East Tennessee. Please stay tuned. I have a sizable list, so it might take a few weeks. Happy New Year!

[@earlcollinsworth4914]

@@BarryVann Thanks!

[@lindafurgerson7842]

Do you have any info on Furgerson, Franklin or Chance. Love your channel, I've just came across it and love listening to all the information on different origins of where we came from. Very smart man.

[@BarryVann]

Linda, Fugerson is a derivative of Ferguson. I covered it already. It's a Scottish name. I have Franklin on the list. Thanks for watching! Barry

[@jimrunyon4213]

How about Runyon?

[@BarryVann]

Jim, my family has known Runyon folk for generations (southwestern North Carolina). It's on the list. Thanks for recommending it.

[@jimrunyon4213]

@@BarryVann Thank you. We hale from Mingo County West Virginia. I know that Devil Anse Hatfield was married to a Runyon. For a while it seemed you couldn't swing a dead cat without hitting a Runyon. My ancestry DNA says England, but genealogy research I've done on my own points to France, and the arrival of the first Runyon back in the 1620's.

[@aarnold4423]

Glad i found your utube video. My maiDen name is 'Powell'. I know it is of Welsh origin, but do not know from whence it came. Please clarify. Thanking you in advance for any additional information you may provide.

[@BarryVann]

Hi A Arnold! Thanks for writing, Here's a link to the episode in which I discuss Powell. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKW8ioOYZ6x3rac

[@tnbiggun]

do know anything about where my sir of Cannon might be from? I know my cannon name came from Georgia to me. But I have Y DNA famliy that from South Carolina thru Tennessee Thanks

[@BarryVann]

Cannon is on the list of names to cover. It should air in a few weeks.

[@raythompson9232]

Great information. Thanks. How about Thompson and Huscusson?

[@BarryVann]

Great suggestion!

[@aprilmorrison9531]

My maternal grandpa's last name is Hall & was born in 1911 in West Virginia. My grandma's maiden name is Wright (she is half Cherokee) and was born in 1918 in Virginia. Any information on these two surnames would be so appreciated. Thank you, April.

[@BarryVann]

April, thanks for watching and for the question about the surname Hall. It might take a couple of episodes to get to it, but it's on the list. Merry Christmas!

[@evewelch6927]

New subscriber here! Great information! I would to know more about the names Rader, Conley and Pridemore!

[@BarryVann]

Awesome! Thank you! Barry

[@kev1n726]

4:15 Sneed. Interesting as the word sned here in Scotland (to rich tongue speaker anyway) means to cut off or trim something. The surname Sneddon is unrelated to sned. 2:29 Reid is the pronunciation for red in NE Scotland.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Kevin! Have you ever visited Dunning in Perthshire? I lived there about 20 years ago. Happy New Year! Barry

[@duncancallum]

@@BarryVannsuch a beautiful spot is Dunning in Perthshire, my ancestry is from Auchterarder back in time it is a Pictish name .Pitkeathly and there is place names with it there.

[@brettboles2009]

✊✊✊agreed. Lowery is one of my other grandparents last names, I have a concrete paper trail all the back to Scotland for that side as far as the 1600’s from there it seems the lowerys landed in Virginia and migrated inland eventually mostly to tennesee where my family was from.

[@BarryVann]

That's awesome, Brett!

[@artcollins6968]

Wada is the name of a mythical giant in Old English, the father of Wayland Smith. He guarded a ford or seaway, which is why he is called "Wade." This is literally what his name meant: "wadan" is OE for travel, wade. Chaucer makes reference to "Wade's boat" (called Guingelot/Wingelot), but the story of Wade's boat has been lost. Chaucer expected everybody to just know what he was talking about. In Old Norse, Wade is known as Vadi and his son as Volundr.

[@BarryVann]

Interesting information, Art. Thank you kindly for it! Barry

[@nancysneverendingcookbook7021]

Like to know about Burke and Kline, both in West Virginia, Blevins in Maryland. Thanks!

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Nancy. I have Burke already on the list. Kline is a German name. It comes from the Rhineland. It means short.

[@paco7468]

Would like to know the origins of Thomson and Williams on my paternal side, from Johnson City, Tennessee; then Clark and Wilson from Eastern Kentucky. Thank you.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Paco, I covered those names in Episodes 2 and 3. Thanks for watching and for writing! Kind regards, Barry

[@paco7468]

@@BarryVann thank you, Mr. Vann.

[@joykendrick6156]

I have Johnson and Owen's in my line. Also Davis, Kendrick, Ragsdale, Trantham, Brown, Ladd, Black, Rego, Carmichael, Hendrix, Ledford, Cooper.

[@BarryVann]

Joy, for your convenience, I am pasting the names and associated episodes for your consideration: Surname Catalog Season 1 Episode 1 November 15, 2021: Anderson Buchanan Callahan Duncan Evans Graham Johnson/ Jones Owens Murphy Parton Relevant Episode 2 December 16, 2021 Reed Wallace Sneed Parsons Morgan Dunlap Waddie Williams Walker Ferguson Episode 3 December 21, 2021 Hutchison/Hutchinson Thompson/Thomson Wynn Shackelford Walmsley Devol Beverly Cobb Moore Spence Cochran Episode 4 December 20, 2021 Cornett Stone/Stane Ratcliff Bush McNair Spiller Lewis Wright Hall Ham Episode 5 January 4, 2021 Hale Zwingli, Singly Colvin Pepper Phipps/Phillips Warren Ausmus Quinn Monroe Jerrell/Gerald Mooney Episode 6 January 11, 2021 Lyle(s)/Lisle(s) Lindsey Carlin Dominey Oliver Adkins Browning Hensley Crum Lee/Lea Episode 7 January 20, 2021 Meeks Harvey Prater White Copeland Keen/Keene Patterson Hawkins Kilby Gordon Fugate Episode 8 Gibson Chisholm Branscomb Hughes Sizemore Kirkland Roberts Robertson Watson Hatfield Mullins Episode 9 (February 3, 2022) Coots Russell Byers Poland Hicks Tomlinson Scantlin/Scanlon Upchurch Wilson Episode 10 (February 10, 2022) Blevins Talley/Tally Newell Simpson/Simms/Simson Hood Crowder Priddy Sanders/Saunders Evans Episode 11 (February 15, 2022) Longmire Hatfield Kildare Kincaid Stewart/Stuart McCollough Haney Bell Caldwell Episode 12 (February 17, 2022) Grier or Greer Sumner Burke Barnett Perry or Parry Fultz Gatlin Dunn or Dunne or Dunning Corbin Episode 13 (February 23, 2022) Burrell Carver Stokes Franklin Cox Tipton Hamilton Skene Marcum Episode 14 (March 1, 2022) Suttles Perkins Lamb Davis Gallaher Philpot Graves Pichon Ramsey Episode 15 (March 4, 2022) Gray Bussell Lanham Coulter Runyon Stapleton Broom Meade Montgomery Cooper Episode 16 (March 10, 2022) Underwood Scoggins Pearson Cressy Finlay Bond Johnston Tait Episode 17 Jeffers Mitchell Harrison Hunt Pickett Eldridge Crowe Caudill Morris Langdon or Langton Episode 18 Couch Kees Bailey Miller Culbertson MacArthur Lovell Shinn Hankins Spencer Episode 19 Fox Ledford Mason Alexander Halsey Warden Whaley Bennett Stringer Hewitt Episode 20 (April 5, 2022) Snyder Brock Hancock Whitehead Collins Gregory Craven Orr Episode 21 (April 12, 2022) Masters Kirkland McKiddy (No find) Gruggett (No Find) Glozier (No Find) Hamby Houston Boren Gooden Carroll Austin Herndon Episode 22 (April 19, 2022) Sherril Millsaps Rowland Morton Conley Sanson Rader Autry McDowell Episode 23 (April 27, 2022) Bryan, Brien, Bryan, Bryant Keziah, Kiziah Clowers Dunford Harmon, Harman, Herman Aycock, Heycock Nash Golden Holbrook Bilbrey, Bilbray, Bilby Episode 24 (May 3, 2022) Bird/Byrd Bridgeman Huddleston/Hiddleston Scott Hopkins Holyfield Bradley Jackson Rice/Rhys Episode 25 (May 9, 2022) Baldwin Baker Burris McClain Cummings Boggs Pritchard Nolan Episode 26 (May 17, 2022) Clary McNeal Rathbone Belcher Holmes Harris Barr Ford Tucker Episode 27 (May 24, 2022) Forbes Combs Adkinson/Atkinson /Acheson Howard Bruce Duggan Butler Goins Mader Powell Episode 28 (May 31, 2022) Hannah Hoskins Mosley Higginbotham Davenport Durley Reynolds Bays Campbell Episode 29 (June 7, 2022) Hodgkinson and Hodges Brazil (O’ Breasal) Newsome Wood(s) Elkins Lunsford DeHart Varney Episode 30 (June 14, 2022) Woodland Flatt and Flett Gentry Ison Hamrick and Hammerich Snell and Schnell Jaynes and Janes Jude Puckett Episode 31 (June 21, 2022) Brown Hartley Fletcher Hildebrand Duggar Dalton Bunch Hardwick McWhorter Episode 32 (June 28, 2022) Young/Younger Basham Head Frick(s) Gilley Shelton Frances Pearce Episode 33 (July 6, 2022) Beach Gardiner Kerr/Carr Hedger Bowles Curd Mercer Kendrick Dischner Episode 34 (July 12, 2022) Brimmer, Brymer Childress, Childers, Childs Honaker, Honegger Wood, Woods Dooley Lynch Simmons, Simonds, Knowles Horne Episode 35 (July 19, 2022) Redden Rowan Hollon Palmer Wilde Clayborne Jenkins Meadows Forester Episode 36 (July 26, 2022) West Lay Foster Leavey Bolling Webster Ballard Barnes Eason Ashcroft Episode 37 (August 2, 2022) King Fortune Darling, Darlin Christian Taylor Moody, Moodie Duff Campbell Allen, Alen, Allan, Alan Cable Episode 38 (August 9, 2022) Barker Petry Pauley Brumfield Henry Shannon Templeton Oney, Onley, Onely Sledge McKee MacIan Episode 39 (August 16, 2022) Leverett, Liverett Smallwood Stow(e) Lovejoy Burnside Selvage Lawson Mattox/Maddox McClister, McAllister Lowe Episode 40 (August 23, 2022) Rowe Collinsworth Roark McReynolds Gilbert Perkey Badgett Gilliland Webb Pirtle Episode 41 (August 30, 2022) Mayes Fortenberry Fortner, Furtner Hammett Fleenor Grantham Cairns, Karnes Pitt(s) Berry Barry, Barrie Episode 42 (September 6, 2022) Mayberry/ Maybury Martin Griffin Midkiff Adams Episode 43 (September 13, 2022) Yonts, Janz Parrott Kinder Wingfield Rose Yates Queen, McQueen Mulkeahey, Mulcahy Mitchusson, Mitchelson Galloway Episode 44 (September 21, 2022) Goggans, Goggins Light Skinner Ramey Enterkin Holloway Borders Fitch Ollis, Ollas, Olice Clark Episode 45 (September 27, 2022) Ray/Rhea/ Wray Craddock Castle, Kassel Grimm, Grim, and Grime Mixon, Nixon (Shout out to David Orochena (Ore-O-Chen-a.). Pace Capps Beasley Episode 46 (October 4, 2022) Baxter Coomer, Comber Bass Maggard Arthur Crisman, Chrisman Radabaugh York Episode 47 (October 11, 2022) Godfrey Kinsey, Kimsey Long Addington Medley Medlin Ferris, Farris Episode 48 (October 25, 2022) Thacker Childers Gossett Sharpe Jordan Case Sutton Episode 49 (November 1, 2022) Rambert Webster Ballard Crookshanks, Cruickshank Hacker Huggins, Hugans, Huggons Hanson, Hansen Huckaby, Huckabee, Huccaby Episode 50 (November 8, 2022) Shamblin/Chamblin Norwood Jarvis Ramsey Truman Bragg Sloan, Slone Nichols Hammond Episode 51 (Recorded out of order on January 10, 2023) Bain Cantrell Christopher Black Garman Mason Litton/Lytton Helton Turpin Episode 52 (December 13, 2022) Choat, Choate Todd Sircy, Searcy Dickson, Dixon Peoples Aycock, Adcock Grace Harrington Episode 53 (January 17, 2023) Helton Turpin Massey McGibbon Younger Hurst Henderson Episode 54 (January 21, 2023) Hammack Thurston Persinger, Bersinger Robbins McHam Estep Drummond O’Neal, O’Neil, O’Neal Episode 55 (April 5, 2023) Harlan(d) Buffington Shields Grant Emery, Emory Luttrell Archer Ayers, Ayres Episode 56 (April 12, 2023) Chester Kemplin Lay(s) Kelley, Kelly Peters Robinson Goble, Gobble Episode 57 (April 18, 2023) Hob, Hobb, Hobbs Wilcox, Wilcocks Lawson Thomas, McTavish, MacThomas Lane Marshall Maloney, Moloney Hughes, Huws Episode 58 (May 9, 2023) Deaton Couch Colburn Mayo Maness Hutton Bartlett deHart Episode 59 (May 16, 2023) Cremeans Catlett Croft Marshman Craver Hanes Everhart Loftin Episode 60 (May 26, 2023) Mize Etherton Burchfield Moon Strange Sherrill Lyon Payne Episode 61 (June 6, 2023) Collett Sample(s) Scruggs McCann Hill Skaggs Sparks Sturgill, Stodghill Episode 62 (June 13, 2023) Doss/Dawes Sandifer Estes Rogers Barnes Eason Ashcroft Episode 63 (June 22, 2023) Burton Windolph Shinkle, Schinkel, Schenkel McFarlin Manning Pendleton Poage Kennedy Episode 64 (June 27, 2023) Brooks Fike Basham Spradlin Fettinger Maynard Kidwell Murray Episode 65 (July 11, 2023) Cline Stepp Coppess Westbrook Burnham Setzer Stevens, Stephens Hawthorn Craig Episode 66 (July 18, 2023) Lanier Ferebee Presley Blankenship Sisson MacCarroll Hastings Winters Episode 67 (July 31, 2023) Ginn Tallman Stooksbury Kyker, Keicher Ailor, Aylor Weaver Whitehead Oxendine Episode 68 (August 8, 2023) Absher Prather Pigman Wetzel McGhee Stanley Garrett Episode 69 (August 22, 2023) Meece Van Hook Vanover Holt Hargis Sinclair Scott Episode 70 (September 5, 2023) Mims Hurley Easterly Knox Gillette Peak Coley, Colley, Collie Episode 71 (September 12, 2023) House Doherty McManus Hagler Fields Messer Renfro, Renfroe, Renfrow Episode 72 (September 20, 2023) Hunter Coffee Gunter Muse Rigney Wood, Woods, Woodson McCleve /McCleave Episode 73 (September 26, 2023) Pike Lambert Heavens Burgess Crider Bethea Westray Season 2 Episode 1 (June 11, 2024) Bean, Beene, Alverson Crumley Chumley Bunt Dedman Godsey Sconyers/ Conyers

[@deborahmusgrove90]

Very interesting. TY.

[@BarryVann]

Glad you enjoyed it! Barry Vann

[@janiceisaacs6755]

I just recently found your channel, wondering if you have done any research on "Melungeon" (sp?) surnames? I had heard my maternal grandfather had some native blood (his coloring and bone structure would support that theory), but in researching his mother I ran into a dead end with the surname "Bunch" in eastern KY/TN area. I have read that the Melungeons were probably a mix of Native, African, Portuguese, and European. I plan on doing a DNA test, but I know my amounts would be miniscule.

[@BarryVann]

There were never any real migration flows of Portuguese into Appalachia. They had a place in South America to settle. It's called Brazil. Besides that, the DNA of the Portuguese, absent any contribution from the Moors of North Africa, is very similar to R1b1 in Ireland and Wales. Melungeon is a tri-racial, amorphous grouping of people. They are essentially Appalachian in their outlook and values. Genetics have demystified them, but like anything that can be considered unique, a lot of people would like that identity. I think that is why so many people have a Cherokee story to tell. There are plenty of dark skinned people from Ireland and Great Britain, so a DNA test is the only way to know if one could a Melungeon.

[@jadorahawkins6901]

Goins, family are he most popular names.Melungeon have so many names.

[@BarryVann]

@@jadorahawkins6901 As far as I know, Melungeons are mix race and have regular Appalachian names. Goins is an Irish name that means "going."

[@laurablair1424]

I'm related to Henry Bunch

[@laurablair1424]

Bunch were Choctaw Freeman I believe check out Susanna Summerlin she was a Bunch

[@buckyccovington3048]

I suppose you've seen my name by now. It can be found from Ft.--- on the Canadian border, to --- Louisana, down by Lake Ponchartrain. There weren't a lot of us, but the name definitely got around. Have traced back to A.D.1120. Know nothing but Huntingdonshire before that.

[@rebeccacalloway3552]

I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CALLOWAY AND TWEED.

[@jimfallon4224]

Where did the name Downs originate from ?

[@vestty5802]

Downs has multiple origins it can be Irish or English

[@michaellankford3381]

Thank you so much for doing this work. I have several family names. My last name is Lankford and we arrived in western North Carolina in the 1740’s. There are supposedly several major people in English history. Including Thomas Cranmer and Edward the 3rd. From McDonald Pennsylvania are Valentor and Campbell. The I have no history in is Whittaker from West Virginia. O’Fallon or Fallon from Miami Florida. I’m aware these are many names. My understanding is that they are all old names. The Whitaker we have zero history on. The Fallon name is from my Grandfather and the father was unknown. I am of course grateful for any information you might find. Thank you!

[@debwhittemore6406]

Whittaker is a form of Whitemore, Whittemore, and others from England from my search

[@kehbellakeh2378]

Thanks for the videos you provide. Some of the family names ( my is from Jamaica) I have are said to be of Normandy origin. Is it possible to do a brief on what that means? Does it mean the English took the French's names or was it due to intermixing between the 2 groups

[@BarryVann]

Please forgive the brief history tour, but it's essential to know. In 1066, William, the Duke of Normandy, who was descended from a Viking chieftain named Rollo, claimed to have inherited the throne of England upon the death of King Edward the Confessor. The dispute led to an invasion of England by William who led an invasion force of over 10,000. His army included other Viking descendants (that's where the name Normandy originated--the land of the Northmen). Also, there were Flemish and Breton soldiers under William. They spoke forms of French, and some from Brittany no doubt spoke Breton. Within 200 years, Normans had acquired lands (estates) over much of England, Scotland, Ireland, and to a lesser extent Wales. For around 200 years, French was the official language of England's government and church. They also introduced hundreds of surnames. Which surname makes you ask this question? I will try to answer it. I am happy to help, if I can. Barry

[@char8059]

I'm a new subscriber and really like this channel! If surnames are investigated again, would you please include my maiden name of Cochran? Thank you!

[@BarryVann]

Char, welcome to the channel! I am honored to research your maiden name. Please keep a watch for new videos. It might be two or three weeks, but I have it on the programming list.

[@char8059]

@@BarryVann Thank you so very much, Barry! I'll keep an eye out for it, if you can add it! I love the information you provide.... It's all very interesting to me, and I appreciate your adding my maiden name to your list! 🙂🌺🌻

[@fromireland8663]

@Cher. Cochran is of Irish origin. Another spelling is Coughran.

[@dennistrull1475]

Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄 Do you have a tie in to Chief Vann? There were some Cherokee named Watty. I thought it may tie into the Cherokee name for river.

[@BarryVann]

Happy holidays! Yes, I am a descendant of Chief Vann. I talk a bit about that connection in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3XWfGCga695b8U. General Stand Watie (Cherokee) was the last Confederate general to surrender.

[@dennistrull1475]

@@BarryVann Lovely🙂I enjoyed a tour of his house.

[@dennistrull1475]

Quite a history.

[@vladtepes481]

Of of my great-grandmothers was named Reed. She was born in Ontario, Canada presumably from Irish immigrants. Ulster makes good sense from what I know.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks for adding to the discussion, Vlad! Happy New Year! Barry

[@barbaraireland5479]

New to your platform so I may have missed Adair, Ferrell, Guffey/McGuffey, as these are parents surnames. I attribute these names to Scots/Irish since I read they are a good proportion of citizens in Scotland or Ireland with these names. Surprised when my DNA results showed 49% German, 19% British Isle, etc. And an ancestor is Juanita, the frozen Inca mummy! I didn't see that coming as I am as white as your bleached white sheets. I was a foster child and having difficulty finding my roots. I did find half sisters and they are living on KY/TN border that family has lived on for ages. Unfortunately they know nothing past great grandparents. Have you covered these names yet?

[@BarryVann]

Barbara, I have not covered those names, but I can tell you that they are Scottish and irish names. Which DNA service did you use? Juanita was only 12 or 13 when she was sacrificed. As far as I know, you might share the same MTDNA with her, but I do not know of anyway that they can tell that you descend from her. I would be happy to know how they accomplished that feat. If you know, please share it with me,

[@vestty5802]

Ferrell is only Irish in origin. It originates in county Longford and were a prominent clan

[@barbaraireland5479]

@@BarryVann CRI (Cellular Research Institute). When googling best test, this showed as #1. I do a lot of research on Ancestry but read they use a lot of your information you post on their site for their results. I have seen a lot of mistakes people on my tree have made and I didn't want that info to trace my line. CRI says I have 2.5% Spain in my genes. Haplogroup sharing collection of inherited genes that trace maternal mtDNA and paternal mtDNA ancestry line back to single common ancestor. To find out more results, you have to buy points which can get expensive, in my view. I read years ago how Momia Juanita body was found perfectly preserved, as well as DNA due to frozen temperature she was found in. Half sisters tell me our great grandmother said she was half Cherokee (doesn't everyone say that from that area?) so I was looking for Native American and not Spain. Today I did find information on a Slagle (Schlegel in German) that married into family. That would explain some of the German in me. This is all from my mother's side. I have read about Ferrell (Ireland) and Adair (Scotland) on my father's side and know where the name originates. Given the name and meaning (Man of Valor), I am not sure if Ferrell served a King and possibly knights? The McGuffey's from Scotland believed in fairies. What can I say?

[@russellherron1829]

Anything on Herron, Heron or Ahearne?

[@BarryVann]

I Russell, you are the first person to request Herron, so I placed it on the list of names to cover. I knew lots of Herron folk in Anderson County, Tennessee. Kind regards, Barry

[@brettboles2009]

Great video sir! I was wondering if you knew anything about the surname “luttrell” my grandmothers maiden name, she and her entire family was from tennesee

[@BarryVann]

There is a town outside of Knoxville named Luttrell. It's in Union County, which is a neighboring county to where I live. Luttrell is actually coming up in episode 54. Thanks for watching and for writing! Barry

[@monicacall7532]

Have you done the name Whitaker yet? My husband’s third great-grandfather and his family were among the first settlers in western NC. They settled in Buncombe County, NC. The largest group of Whittaker’s live in Fairview, NC which was originally called Cane Creek. Any help you could give would be great.

[@BarryVann]

Not yet! My Dad's family was in Buncombe County before moving to Tennessee and North Georgia. 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

[@traceygray7727]

My great grandparents on my mothers side was Irish their last name was Hedges. Any information on this name?

[@BarryVann]

Tracey, I can do some digging on it for a show. Barry

[@ItsMyLifeKristineHill]

Would it be possible for you to point me in the direction of the surname corn. On the Corn side we have many generations going back all in North Carolina. Farthest back I have been able to find is John L Corn 1846 to 1911. Married Harriet E. Buckner 1852 to 1911 Parents of ...... O. Lemuel Corn 1873 to 1929. Married Estie L. Meyers 1887 to 1974 Parents of ...... Ellie J Corn

[@BarryVann]

Ellie, given the dates that you provided, we can rule out a Slovakian origin. That leaves us with an English origin for one who worked with hand mills. Thanks for watching and writing! Barry Vann

[@00001965st]

My mother was Fitzwater , my father was hale, both are passed away,, any info would be greatly appreciated

[@BarryVann]

Hi 1965st! I covered Hale in Episode 5. Here's a link to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYbLkmqCp7uZrac; Fitzwater is Irish-Norman.

[@00001965st]

@@BarryVann thank you so very much,, I’ll ck it ,, thxs again

[@doberman1ism]

Interesting derivations. What about Hatfield and McCoy? They have married into my Walker clan.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Aidah, thanks for watching and for the question. According to Harrison's book on the Surnames of the United Kingdom, Hatfield is an old English name that is similar to Hathaway. It was given to someone who lived on or near a heath field. According the Bell in the Book of Ulster Surnames, McCoy is a variation of the Scottish name McKay. It is common in Ulster.

[@doberman1ism]

@@BarryVann Somewhere sometime ago I read that the English Hatfield had a Royal title. Hathaway? Like Miss Jane Hathaway on The Beverly Hillbillies?😂 Did I hear you mention that you are related to Walker’s? Where my Uncle Jimmy lives down at the bottom in Virginia on the West Virginia border all the mailboxes are lined with the names of McCoys and some Hatfields. I had the honor to have a Sunday dinner with Mr. Emery and Mrs. Eli McCoy. They owned a tiny general store in front of their house and they saw me and invited me to have dinner with them. It was a wonderful Sunday afternoon experience. I met and spoke with Rosie Hatfield Whit at uncle Jimmy’s. She was married to my fathers cousin. She told me her family’s history and then played a tape for me on the family history that had been put together by a historian who dared to traveling into them there hills and hollers! Before uncle Junior passed away from black lung he told me a McCoy recently married into our family.

[@tara382]

I'm related to the Hatfields and married into the name Walker. Do I know you? JK! My more direct family (last name Brumfield) actually feuded with the McCoy's before the Hatfields famously did.

[@larrymcclain8874]

Not all from Appalachia with the surname McCoy or Mackay are from the infamous Hatfields/McCoys. My 7th g grandfather was Robert Mackay Sr., who received a large land grant in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and is not connected to these McCoys. His grandson Enoch, my 5th g-grandfather, married Sarah Borden, granddaughter of another large land holder in the Shenandoah Valley, Benjamin Borden.

[@trevascottriley509]

Wynn , shackelford and minor was from The Appalachians

[@BarryVann]

Treva, would you mind if I mention these names on the next episode? Thanks for watching!

[@trevascottriley509]

Yes you may we ate a very big family from there

[@brettboles2009]

Really? Very interesting… my grandparents migrated up here like many others did to work in the auto plants… seems to be a common theme with a lot of people from tennesee/Appalachia. But that’s neat to hear sir, me personally I grew up in macomb county.

[@BarryVann]

Macomb County is a nice area. I grew up between Michigan Avenue and Fort Street in west Detroit. I could easily ride my bicycle to Dearborn.