Yes, they most likely were at least neighbors and probably related somewhere along the way! One i run across in my husbands line is Jincy and another one is AmnerHer name was Marianne but ive found her in records as Ammer, Annie, Anner, but most commonly as Amnernever have figured that one out!!! We are also familiar with unusual names. I dont really know any names in my family that were unusual, a lot of repeats of family names. This is a great post. The inscription read Homer Barnes dau. I think it's now time to talk specifically about MY Appalachian history. 8. 99. Howard (English origin) meaning brave, heart, spirit or hardy. Adelaide. He would call a place named Ramah, Ramer and Loretto became Lo-retter My daughters name is Shanda (ShAn-dah, not ShOn dah)) and he called her Shan-den until the day he died no matter how many times I corrected him! While Smith remains the most common U.S. surname, for the first time, two Hispanic namesGarcia and Rodriguezmade the top 10. I had several family members with different nicknames, some having two or more. Yep. Spalding (English origin) meaning people of a district known as Spaid or ditches. On my Fathers side he had an Aunt Swepter who was the oldest child of his Grandfather and I had never heard that name before. Davis (English origin) meaning the son of David. She went by Karen. Anna. Raised by my Grandparents (Maternal) whom both came from N. W. Alabama, but met and married in Oklahoma in 1911. My other Granny had a sister Irene, I remember so well hearing Granny call her Reener. Papaws brother had a daughter named Lutecia and my Pawpa named his daughter AniJuan!! If my scanner decides to cooperate, you'll be seeing some vintage pictures as well. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so its important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. 90. This legend centers around the Bell family. (function() { Johnson (Scottish origin) meaning the son of John. I'm from Appalachia and have a passing interest in Appalachian names. Candy. You really touched on something that is very noticeable even today. The most common origin of the Williams surname is patronymic, meaning "son of William," a given name that derives from the elements wil, "desire or will," and helm, "helmet or protection." 04. . Alden (Scottish origin) meaning old friend. My Granny Gazzies name comes to mind immediately. At least according to Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman, author of Melungeons: The Last Lost Tribe in America. Boseman (German origin) meaning cunning. It was my privilege to thank some of them in person and through notes to the county genealogical societies of the four Kentucky counties where the earthly remains of so many of my ancestors now rest. Pierce, the young and incredibly interesting character played by Winona Ryder in 'Reality Bites' is another popular Texan surname. Most of the early Texans came from Virginia and Appalachia, I think. I have no clue why and to be honest, growing up it was extremely confusing, because different family members would call them by different nicknames. My maternal grandmothers name was Eula. 22. 27. 40. 49. 88. Some were barely readable even in the early 1960s when the first two volumes were printed. I remember three ladies in my community named Eula, Ziller, and Zola. All images and content are subject to copyright and are the sole property of Blind Pig & The Acorn. Ava and William are the most popular first names in the South, but what about the most popular last name? Cherokee Indians were the main Native American group of the Southern Appalachian and Blue Ridge region, but there were also Iroquois, Powhatan, and Shawnee people.. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Moxon (English origin) meaning a pearl. Villarreal (Spanish origin) meaning a royal settlement. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability. Arabella. But the bureau also compiled lists of the fastest-growing surnames in the United States and these include Zhang, Li, Ali, Liu, and Khan - a testament to the wonderful diversity of our nation. Mendoza, quite a popular last name in Florida; Jason Mendoza is the beloved character in the TV show, 'The Good Place'. Ive been thinking about unusual names in Appalachia. They were names like Lola, Dora, Vesta and etc that were seldom ever pronounced the way they were spelled. listeners: [], 5. The graphics show the top 15 most popular surnames and those with the largest increase and rank.Additionally, the Random Samplings blog discusses trends gathered from the tabulations. My wifes aunt is named Corinne but she has always been called Core reen a. We all took a hoe or a rake and she directed us toward a far corner where Graves were mostly marked by a big rock for a headstone, with a smaller one as a foot stone. My great-uncles name was Harrison but he was called Harris. Newsletter. A great aunt Deliah-Liahlee, Paulina-Pliny, Sarah-Serre, and an aunt Thelma-Thelmee, Lucille-Lucee, A mamaw Bertha-Berthee. Her name was Rita and some people pronounced it as Ree-tee. My mother was from the South, but my father was an Ashkenazi Jew. Follow Us. 94. These last names have become memorable in the hearts of numerous people around the world due to their prominence in Southern culture. Porky, a less common surname, this character was a bar owner in the film by the same name who was cunning. Often times, people chose land that was like where they lived in Europe. My fathers family is a mish mosh of Generic Jewish last names such as Cantor, Horowitz, Feldman, Weinberger. Saw many of the name variations in the old census pages when I was researching my families. Other interesting names: Onico, Ruel, Marmell, Delano, Drexel, Alamander, Wager, Afenith, Geneverie, Calon, Oceana, Armenia, Racythe family tree is a goldmine. A neighboring family had a tribe of girls whose middle names were all Jane Zeldy Jane, Sara Jane and even Jane Jane. Register Now! Some have been described as being "swarthy" or at least somewhat dark-skinned in appearance, but the physical characteristics of Melungeons differ greatly. Hello Tipper, When I was a young girl we would visit relatives on Sundays in Northeast Ga. We made the rounds between two great Aunts on my fathers side of the family. Annas, Farbus, Buster Nile (real name of my daddy) Gilley, Winnie, Tatum, Pert, my Aunt Emma was called Emmer, Blanco, America and they called her Merkee, Delma and they called her Delmie, Elijah called Lijethe list goes on and on! 13. Ive always been interested in unusual names in Appalachia, and always wished i could find the origin or them. For more naming inspiration, take a look at these Scottish last names and these Native American last names. Fischer (English or German origin) meaning fisherman. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. Join WCGS. Huber is common in southern Bavaria and is, with the exception of Munich, the most frequent name in that area. My third great grandfather was raised in Rowan County and they lived in and around Salisbury. I wasnt sure if my family was considered to be from Appalachia, as they arent from way back in the hills, but I realize that they are. Published by J. Clausnitzer , Feb 23, 2022. Most Distinctive Last Names by State. They were playful jests. WCGS Publications. 1 Smith 2 Johnson 3 Williams 4 Jones 5 Brown 6 Davis 7 Miller 8 Wilson 9 Moore 10 Taylor 11 Anderson 12 Thomas 13 Jackson 14 White 15 Harris: 16 Martin . Then I am born, the next girl in the family, so I get the really weird one!!! well my gg gramma was Orpha or Orphy and she had a granddaughter (my grannys sister which is how i know they called her Orphy) named Orphy Sunday noon is when we have the HUGE FEAST! In my fathers family, his mothers sisters were Zora, Ora Belle, Dora Lee, Louree. Tipper, I once knew a elderly nun called Sister Corinne Happy, but no one ever called her anything but Sister Happy. Alabama Indiana Smith (no indication of a personal link to either state), nickname Aunt Pal, Mollissie Pearl Tabatha Lovelady. This is a list of 100 most common last names in English. Population Count (2000): 1,534,042. You mentioned DARCUS. 78. However, they are interesting for those who wish to learn about them. Ive heard Velma called Velmer or Velmar, Elva to Elvie, and in 1961 my good friend Donna had returned from her first year at college and wanted to go down south to my Grandparents with me for two weeks. Synonyms 1. poisonous and harmful to people, animals, or the environment highly toxic industrial chemicals 2. business used to describe a loan or other financial agreement which causes very serious business problems for a bank or financial organization toxic debt/mortgages Bad management, plain and simple. It was his fathers first name and his middle name: Verlie. 12. Ex: James Jefferson Jones would go by Jefferson. Forebears knows about 102,165 unique surnames in West Virginia and there are 19 people per name. The language used in Appalachia traveled with our ancestors to Texas. What my grandmother knew about growing plants of any kind was amazing. 61. In Episode 42 of the Vanntage Point's series on Appalachian and Southern families, our search for the origins of common and not-so-common family names takes . Thankfully its a lot more common now. Thank you for your blog, it makes me remember sweet things from my past! Eubank: An old Anglo-Saxon name taken from the phrase "yew-bank", which meant someone who lived near yew trees. Taylor (English origin) meaning tailor. Interestingly, the five most common American surnames as of 2010 haven't changed that much over time and are Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown, and Jones. An example might be Hew for Hugh. 34. My grandmothers name was Rachel but everyone called Rachie or Rissie. Yeller (German origin) meaning farmer. There are enough variants of it someone (though not necessarily in your circle of friends) is likely to use it. People back then fed and raised families on little to nothing. The table below shows the first and last surname included in each part of the document. 20. I love all things Appalachian and many thanks and blessings to you for sharing our heritage! . })(); There are tons of things I could tell you about myself, but all you really need to know is I'm crazy in love with my home in Appalachia-the people, the food, the music, the colorful language, the sustainable lifestyle, the history, the soaring mountains, and the deep dark hollers. They called her Wats for short. There never was a Ura or a Sheesa or a Harry or a Moore Hogg. In fact, data from a Census Bureau study reveals that the number of Hispanic surnames in the top 25 doubled between 1990 and 2000. Belle (Old English origin) meaning beauty. From people I grew up around: Onie, Essie, Effie, Swears, Pallie (my maternal grandma, Palmyra). I thought of two aunts in my wifes family. further back in his family line there was a Sol which was probably short for Solomon. Also Sarah was changed to Surrie, pronounced like the buggy with fringe. Surnames include those from other areas of the United States and other countries. The boy called one evening and asked for her. This site powered by The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding v. 13.0, written by Darrin Lythgoe 2001-2023.. 87. Dillard (English origin) meaning someone who is the descendant of little Dill. There is another Keren-Happuch in my family tree but she wasnt happy. Another Pal as a grandmother, Palmira. 4. Greenway, the powerful mother played by Shirley MacLaine in the famous and beloved movie 'Terms of Endearment'. My Daddy was nicknamed Gizmo. I recognize most of the ones you have mentioned. Typically the information is compiled by a national statistics agency, though in some cases it comes from another source. 84. My fathers mother was named Pernell, and I am named after her. I love anything about Appalachia and their nicknames and changing pronunciation is just a part of what makes it unique. 39. of Len and Castile (1) 40. of Luxembourg (1) 41. of Maurienne (1) 42. of Monticelli (1) 43. of Mortain (1) 44. of Normandy (1) 45. of Ponthieu (8) 46. of Portugal (2) Names that are fairly unique to the American Indian population include Begay, Yazzie, Benally, Tsosie, Nez, Begaye, Etsitty, Becenti, Yellowhair, Manygoats, Wauneka, Apachito, Bedonie, Calabaza, and Manuelito. The kids have a huge area to play out of doors. The fields in the file are as follows: 'yr' - the year (e.g. Alma (F) (Celtic origin) means "good". Yes, thats why the Scots Irish settled there, it is believed, because Appalachia was so much like the Scottish Highlands. They were his aunts, his dads sisters. Birdie (Anglo-Saxon origin) meaning for God. I have an aunt named Prunellatine which we call Aunt Teeny, and I have ancestors called Zerelda, Elmer, Pauline, Orly. I dont know if youve done a post about family nicknames, but that would be interesting. West Virginia is the only state that resides entirely in the Appalachian mountain range. 67. Texas is possibly the first place that comes into mind when we think of the South. Thank you for all you do to preserve our Mountain/Appalachian heritage. Adams (Scottish origin) meaning the son of Adam. Evans (Welsh origin) meaning the son of Evan. Not so much on venisonThey raised and butchered a hog every year. Of course, kids couldnt quite say that and we called her Nannie which she accepted fine.I had a ancestor named Lucinda who everyone refers to as Loucindy. I think k growing up a lot of people had nicknames that were used more than the real ones. Redd (Old English origin) meaning red or read. 82. 66. Twins, DRUCILLA & BARZILLA (the only set of twins in the family), LUZANNA, DELANEY, RUDAH, MARZILLA, just to name a few. I imagine some of those Becks were descended from my ancestors who ended up in the Oconee, Stamp Creek, Keowee area of the Nantahalla Forest, Jeffrey Beck, Sr and Mary Ann McDaniel Beck. Our folks settled in Texas in the late 1800s. This file contains one record for each combination of 'year' and 'surname' for which that surname occurred at least ten times (in total) in the birth, marriage and death registers of that year. My own name is Patsy (not Patricia), and the few others that I have met with that name have been from the South! Today, surnames may not mean as much to people as they used to be. My mothers namr was Elnora, she was called Norrie. Jake because she looked like her daddy. The spelling of the names may not be correct especially Ziller but it was pronounced Zill ur. Same story with my Uncle Ira . I have a granddaughter whose middle name is Danger and indications are shell live up to it. 2. Robert "Bob" Nimmo (1922-2005), American military officer and politician; he served in the California State Assembly (1973 to 1977) and California State Senate (1977 to 1981) Robert P. Nimmo, American politician, Mayor of Atascadero, California, 1992-93, 1993-94 [6] Alexander Nimmo (1783-1832), Scottish engineer and architect. I will be forever indebted to these women. Mabel (Anglo-Saxon origin) meaning lovable. That is especially true of words from a foreign language. You have subscribed to: Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter. One of my great grandmothers was named Tabitha long before it became a popular girls name in the 1970s because of the TV sitcom Bewitched. She pronounced her name with the accent on the second syllable, unlike todays Tabithas. surnames, Campbell of 1,200 old families from the Kentucky, Tennessee, . The picture of you, Gazzie and Tina is just adorable! 98. Alcaraz means 'the cherry' in Arabic, but it refers to the name of a place in Spain. None of them ever took exception to the name they were called. Heres one for someone to answer. My sister is named PEARL after Granny Pearl (and some late 60s song about a girl called Pearl) Id not trade our hillbilly lives and all the stories for a million dollars and half the land!!!! Im going to read your earlier post to learn more. 68. Your email address will not be published. Lemma is another strange (to me) family name but there are several Lemmas in the cemetery book. WCGS Blog. The arrival of enslaved Africans in the area dates back to the 16th century. Here is a surnames list of some of the most popular southern last names. There are a lot of unusual names in my family tree but my favorite is Happy. Her full name has an unusual story to it too, but Ill save that one for another day. One of the funniest memories I have about names: My Grandmother had a visitor and my cousin were in the next room playing when we heard the woman telling Mama about her daughter. Allen (Celtic origin) meaning handsome or little rock or harmony. ); TATE (1,443) 2. This list of cool last name ideas will help you find a unique surname for your novel, fantasy, gaming or online characters. 57. I called him Uncle Runt until I was a teenager. Ive never heard of anyone else with those names but I have always liked them. But now, after this post, I sure dont feel so bad about my name. Oatey Burr was his first and middle name. My wifes Mamaws name was Velma, she was called Velmer or Jake. My oldest daughter, I named her Sherina. Her given name was Tennessee. His Mom was named Lottie Mae, she had a brother named Rassie, & sisters named Sudy & Rubylene! They are from the Upper South, the Shenandoah Valley. Please note that Kidadl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon. Aunt Texas had two sons named Huston and Dallas. Pruitt, played by Sandra Bullocks in the movie 'Hope Floats' that was set in the small town of Smallville in Texas. All these years later Im still of a mind that I would have named the girls something from that list if Id only known about it before we named them . I think its probably a family name that got its spelling changed a few times. Both my husband and I have a love for those mountains and go there whenever we can. Sabra Scotland. Well, then it is likely you are named after a religious figure or god. Derived from Scottish dialect, Adams means Son of Adam. Native Americans first began to gather in the Appalachian Mountains some 16,000 years ago. belrespiro 6 yr. ago. There we around 22.1 thousand people having the . I am a direct descendant of a Lorenzo Dow Andrews. Researching this name, I found that many southern families have a Lorenzo Dow [surname]. Its so interesting, how people settled this country. The Most Common Last Names in South America. 81. 74. Funny how Southerners and Mountain Folk use those family names as middle names. These cool last names range from unique and pretty to cute and fancy. . I had an an aunt named HARDESS. Also because, the people who had already settled the east coast didnt know where else to put all these rugged ol Celts, except the frontier. Hall, the powerful and iconic female character from 'Reba', played by Reba McEntire. The last letters are dropped and replaced by y. [36] Gonzalez is the most common last name in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Venezuela. 1. Garcia and Martinez represent the rapid growth of several Hispanic communities in the United States. The most notable Scots Irish diaspora is in North America, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains. They are passionate about turning your everyday moments into memories and bringing you inspiring ideas to have fun with your family. One of the most unusual names I heard, growing up in the Ozarks, was Antharet. Denton: This name means "one from the town in the valley". I had never heard the name Tipper until Tipper Gore. 100 Most Popular American Last Names. However, I think Appalachian girl names tend to be more distinct than the boy names. Pick the last name that suits your character best from the below list of Southern surnames. Ive been to the Hogg Plantation. on Appalachian grammar turns out to be detectable), and to compare the . My grandmother and her sisters were named after states. I enjoy your blog and YouTube channel very much. You've got Appalachian heritage with these southern baby names as your kids' initial or middle name. Derived from the word Alamillo, the name means 'a poplar tree' or 'aspen tree'. We are the third generation of senior members. Most Common Last Names In West Virginia. I had not thought of this for ages, but I once read many years ago that a very popular name in our area is supposed to be unique to the area. We were raised on the same kind of good homegrown garden vegetables, fresh milk and eggs. We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! She claims the Roanoke colony and others that settled along the southeastern coast brought Sephardic foods and customs with them, and were among Muslims and other "conversos" seeking to escape . Tipper, I thought everybody knew what count meant like he is no count. Another one that comes to mind is an Irene who is called Arlene. Baskin (Scottish origin) meaning someone who is a descendant of little Bass. About Author Research Credentials Reviews Genealogy Book A Walk In Life And War Highlights Geographical Areas Soldier Bio Excerpts . After all, using last names as first names is a trend that isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Eventually he married and moved his rather large family to Tennessee for a short period and then finally to Alabama. Of all American last names, Southern surnames are some of the most interesting ones youll ever come across. Bless you! I wonder what they would think of the things we spend money on today. 73. 76. Rank Surname Incidence Frequency Percent of Parent Rank in United States; 1: Smith: 92,205: 1:76: 3.20%: 1: 2 . The Bell Witch (who is thought to be a woman named Kate Batts) was supposedly cheated in a land purchase by John Bell, the patriarch of the . Today, human society is more culturally diverse than ever, but our surnames can tell us a lot about our ancestral origins. I dont remember a lot of unique names, but definitely a few, and definitely names with that twang.. A Great Uncle named Houston, but everyone called him Huce. A friend of my parents had a daughter with that name. I should be horse- whipped because they were brilliant! My moms middle name was Kitory, pronounced Kit-tor-uh. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. (Wikimedia Commons) One of the most fascinating genealogy stories to surface in the last decades is the enigmatic story of the Melungeons. 26. One I have yet to figure out how it came about or even why. So I like to joke that I am torn between the Borscht Belt and the Bible Belt. Many of them carry incredible meanings, whilst others are more simple. He had twin sisters, Nellie Dee and Willie Vee. Ima was a beautiful young woman and quite the philanthropist. One named Fannie. By Simon Davis. Gribble, the character on 'King of the Hill'. 77 Military. I have a great great grandfather named Abijah Allie, and my great grandfather was named Bishop Leonard, but everyone called him B.L. My Granddaddy was Sibert (called Sibe), my Mom, Aunts and Uncles all had nicknames (Poss, Ott, Magazine, Tilly, Mar, Mick, Muzz, Bungus). We have loads of ideas right here! I enjoy yall so much keep up the good work. WILLIAMS. WCGS Events. 359 Family Trees. (Those writers were awful bad to use creative abbreviations to!). They had friends in the same place that were of latino or hispanic background. 5 Things We'll Always Cherish About a Starter Home. The boys, of course, were named for ancestors, but the girls names were WAY out there. Visit the Surnames Only page here, or the Obituaries Only page here. Ferrell (Irish origin) meaning man of valor. An aunt Cora-Coree, and an aunt Dorothy called Dood. 100. Top & Most Popular Names & Nicknames. 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