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Maybe you all might find this interesting.. This is some of the
information I discovered about surnames.
Sammy Pendley
Today, we take it for granted that everyone has a 'surname', but this
was not always the case... Surnames were introduced at different times,
in different cultures: In China, for example, surnames were first used
in the year 2852 BC. Whereas, in England, and much of Europe, the
introduction of surnames began much later - in around 1000 AD.
In England, surnames were used, at this time, only by those of a high
social status. Who felt the need to use an additional name (surname), so
they could be distinguished from another who had the same 'christian'
(first) name.
Inevitably, as the centuries passed, towns and cities in England grew
and it soon became clear that 'commoners' would need to have surnames
too... After all, a surname, together with a 'christian' name, was the
only way of legally identifying someone at that time. Surnames
were also needed so that people could prove their ownership of land &
other property.
So what had started out as an aristocratic desire, in England, had (over
3 centuries) filtered down to every level of society. And by the end of
the 14th century, everyone in England had a
surname...
So how were surnames created?
Originally, many surnames were created by identifying a persons
relationship with another. e.g. surname of: Johnson. (John's son). Other
surnames identified where a person may have lived, or their occupation.
e.g. surname
of: Nottingham (location: Nottingham, England). e.g. surname of:
Blacksmith (the trade of 'Blacksmith').
Another very popular way of creating surnames, at this time, was by
describing a persons character or appearance e.g. the surname of:
'Bright', or 'Joy'. Nowadays, of course, there is no need for new
surnames to be created (with the exception of 'hyphenated' names). As
surnames are now simply passed from one generation to the next. But,
again, this was not always the case, especially when surnames were first
introduced. For example: William Farmer may have been a 'Farmer' (by
trade). But his son, might have been called Peter Williamson! (William's
son...). This confusing state of affairs (in England) was eventually
changed into the hereditary process we know today i.e. where a surname
is simply passed from one generation to the next. Surnames are an
interesting reminder of the past, and tell us much more about our
ancestors & family history then we may at first realise...
? Did you know? ?
In Turkey, surnames didn't become mandatory until 1935!
Many of the surnames we know today, are just mis-spellings of original
surnames! (over the centuries, as surnames were recorded, writers &
officials would often write the name down incorrectly... thereby
creating a new surname!...).
I recently discovered this information in West Texas, though not my family:
Archer County, Texas
from cemetery, funeral home, death records, and more, 1837-1994
Dundee Cemetery, 12 miles SW of Holliday:
COFFEE, John b. 1839, d. 1914
COFFEE, Lucinda C. McKinney, b. 1858, d. Jan. 31, 1926
Hope it is helpful to someone.
Cheryl
Hey Gang!
The subject line says it all!
A good day to all and wear the green!
I will be assistant host at a Scottish clan tent for a Celtic
Fair this weekend. Many folks in my clan are Ulster Scots,
myself included, so we will be flying the Irish flag and
putting up appropriate decorations for the festive occasion.
If you are in the San Francisco area check my website for
the location.
I will be attending about 13 events this year in Northern
CA both Scottish and Celtic.
Come on out and say hello.
Cal Boyd
Life member House of Boyd Society
Life member Clan Cian (Kee' un)
www.geocities.com/hob311
Hey Coffey Cousins,
Haven't seen anything lately so I thought I'd stir the
pot a little with this short list of nicks.
Some of these are the obvious but others may be
helpful.
Cal
Male & Female Nicknames (Source Unknown)
Nickname Christian Name(s)
Bell, Bella, Belle Arabelle, Anabelle, Isabel, Isabella, Rosabel
Bess, Bessie Elizabeth
Beth Elizabeth
Betsy, Betty Elizabeth
Bitsy Elizabeth
Bob, Bobby Robert
Cindy Cinthia, Cynthia, Lucinda
Daisy Margaret
Delia Adelia, Adele, Cordelia
Dick Richard
Dobbin Robert
Dode, Dody Dorothy, Theodore, Theodorick
Dora Dorothy, Eudora, Theodora
Ed, Eddie, Eddy Edgar, Edmund, Edward, Edwin, Edwina
Effie, Effy Euphemia
Eliza Elizabeth
Greta Margaret, Margaretha
Ella, Ellie Eleanor, Elenora
Fannie, Fanny Frances
Frankie Frances (female), Francis (male),
Franklin
Genie Eugenia
Hal Harold, Henry
Hank Henry
Harry Henry
Hattie Harriet(t)
Hettie Esther, Henrietta, Hester
Jack, Jackie John
Jamie James, Jameson
Jenny Jane, Janet, Jeanette, Jennett, Virginia
Jim, Jimmy James
Jock John
John, Johnnie, Johnny John
Kate, Katie, Katy Katherine Kathie Katherine
Kit, Kitty Katherine
Kay Katherine
Lena Angelina, Helena, Magdalena, Paulina, Selena, et
al
Lettie Letitia
Libby Elizabeth
Lina Angelina, Helena, Magdalena, Paulina, Selena, et
al
Lisa, Lise Elizabeth
Liz, Lizzie Elizabeth
Lucy Lucinda
Madge Margaret
Maggie Margaret
Maisie Margaret, Mary
Mamie Mary
Marty, Martie Martha
Mattie Martha
May Mary
Midge Margaret
Meg, Megan Margaret
Meta Margaret
Millie, Milly Amelia, Mildred
Moll, Mollie, Molly Mary
Nell, Nellie, Nelly Eleanor, Elenora, Ellen, Helen
Nora Elenore, Elenora, Honora, Honoria
Ollie Olive, Olivia, Oliver
Patsy, Patty Patricia, Patience, Martha
Peg, Peggy Margaret
Penny Penelope
Polly Mary
Rich, Richy Richard
Rob, Robbie, Robby Robert
Robin Robert
Sadie Sarah
Sallie, Sally Sarah
Sammy Samuel, Samson, Samantha
Sukie, Suchie, Suchy Susan, Susanna, Susannah
Tad Theodore, Theodorick
Ted, Teddy Edward
Theo Theodore, Theodorick
Tilly Temperance
Tillie Matilda, Mathilda
Tina Christina
Trina Catharine
Vicy Lewvisa
Winnie Winefred, Winifred (both male and female)