Always look at the root word of the name. Clan "Robb" is the root name
for: Robert, Roberts, Robins, Robinson, Robinette, Roby, Robington,
etc. The Van or Von in front of the name denotes "son of" The "son"
or
sen" suffix denotes "son of". The "O" in front of the Irish
names
denotes "Of the family of (that name). Such as: if his name is O'Neil,
he is of the Neils. Mac usually denotes the grandfather of the clan
name. Such as: MacNeil. The root name is Neil. Most names are
grouped in to usually 3 main catagories as in the Irish and Scottish
names. "Place" names: Glenn Summers (a friend of mine), Joan Rivers,
Dusty Roads/Rhodes, Bill Layne, Tom Hill, Colin Newhouse, (another
Friend). Then their are "Object names: Tom Brown, (another friend),
Steve Mann, Kim Wolf (another friend), Bill Brooks, how about all the
names for the colors that people have, and all the Lady's names of
flowers. Then there are "Occupational names: Carpenter, Underhill,
Napper/Napier (sheep shearer) Baker (man) Baxter (woman baker)these are
bread bakers, Brewer (man), Brewster (woman brewer)these people made
beer, Fisher, Cooper, Bowman, Boatman, Farmer, Wheeler, etc. It
certainly is a fascinating study.
Roger
-----Original Message-----
From: Glenda Light [mailto:glendalight@manx.net]
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 6:21 PM
To: CASEY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [CASEY-L] CASEY name
Thank you all for your many answers. I am scribbling feverishly.
I think the Irish question, like any similar question, is multi-faceted
and we should not pass judgement too hastily. Read around, writers of
all nationalities, its worth it for what you will learn
Abbie sends her love to Tatiebell
Bye now
Glenda
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