Origin of your last name.

[Sierra]

http://www.houseofnames.com/

Origin Displayed: Irish

First found in Longford where they were anciently seated as chiefs where with a castle at Rathcline.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands.

[Hellman109]

Origin Displayed: Irish

First found in Glamorganshire where they were seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Jonathon settled in Virginia in 1635; along with Martin, Mary, Robert and Giles; John, David, Patrick, Pierce, Thomas, William all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.

(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800 word history)
Motto Translated: Death, or life with honour.


My family history is from England, atleast for my mothers side (which doesnt count so yeah...) pretty sure fathers side were origionall Irish, so it seems like it could be right :D.

[Gringo]

Origin Displayed: Scottish

First found in Staffordshire where they were anciently seated, and the first of this name was Walter Somerville, Lord of Wichnor in Staffordshire, and Aston Somerville in Gloucestershire, and accompanied William the Conqueror into England at the Conquest in 1066.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: James Somerville who landed in America in 1685; along with William; Thomas Somerville who settled in Philadelphia Pa. in 1813; Andrew, Archibald, Arthur, John, Joseph, and Mathew Sommerville arrived in Philadelphia between 1822 and 1864.

Hehe, I still live in Staffordshire now.

Anyone from the Philli?

[Herrmannek]

Definition: A patronymic surname which means "soldier, army man, or warrior" derived from the germanic elements "heri," meaning army and "mann," meaning man. HARMON and HERMON are common English variants of this surname.

Surname Origin: German

Alternate Surname Spellings: HERRMAN, HERMANN, HERMAN

More Resources for the Surname HERRMANN :

My surname is naturalised veersion of Herman in english it would mean/sound Hermanson/Hermansen...

As for my forum nick Herrmannek should be translated to "small soldier"
or "small man with spear"...

quite good name for military forum if you ask me :)

[ShotOver]

Origin Displayed: Scottish

Origins Available: English, Scottish, German

Spelling variations include: Taylor, Taylour, Taylur, Tailler, Taillefer and many more.
First found in Kent, England, where the Taylor family was granted lands by King William for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Achsah Taylor, who arrived in Salem, Massachusetts in 1630; James Taylor, who emigrated Dumfries to Virginia in the 1600's, Abraham Taylor, who settled in Virginia in 1664.

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Origin Displayed: Scottish

Spelling variations include: Angus, Anguish, Anguis, Angos, Angas, Anegous, Anegos, Enguish and many more.
First found in Fifeshire where they were seated from very early times and they were well established in Strathylif, long before the year 1229 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: William Angus who settled in Norfolk, Virginia in 1774; John Angus who settled in New York in 1775; and Robert Angus who settled in New York in 1776.

(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800 word history)

Motto Translated: Truth is strong.

woot

[Chuckie]

Origin Displayed: Irish

First found in Ossory, where one of the earliest ancestors was Giolla Padraig, a powerful chief.

[Kitsune]

Herrmannek wrote:
As for my forum nick Herrmannek should be translated to "small soldier"
or "small man with spear"...


Or is it "man with small spear"? And does that mean that...ehem. Forget it. :oops:

Anyway my name is of Jewish origin. Introduced by a Jewish ancestor, who became a catholic in the last years of the 18 century. Did not even need the machine to know that. :D

[Khabbi]

Hungarian

[b.scheller]

German

First found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region.

[Marsuitor]

English,
First found in Cumberland where they held a family seat from very ancient times.
Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: John Browning who settled in Virginia in 1621; followed by George Browning settled in Virginia in 1635; Henry Browning settled in Boston Mass. in 1637.

[Romulus]

Origin Displayed: English

Origins Available: English, Scottish


Spelling variations include: Turnbull, Turnball, Trimble, Trimbell, Trumbell, Trumbill, Turnbul and many more.


First found in Roxburghshire where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Thomas and William Turnbull settled in New Jersey in 1685; John Turnbull settled in Annapolis, Maryland in 1753; William Turnbull settled in Bonavista, Newfoundland in 1765.

(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800 word history)
Motto Translated: I saved the king.

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I love my family names history. I've been researching its orgin for years. The story behind the "I saved the king" crest is amazing. Maybe I will tell you all about it one day. ;)

[tyovan]

Origin: Serbian
Meaning: son of John

[Brozozo]

Polish. My nickname, Brozozo, is a spin-off of my lastname, spelled somewhat differently and missing the last syllable.

[Hullebullen]

The first part of my name Hult, which means (forrest) grove is a quite old swedish word and a very common name on many small places in the part of Sweden where I was born. My full surname translates into "man from the grove".

[Herrmannek]

Polish. My nickname, Brozozo, is a spin-off of my lastname, spelled somewhat differently and missing the last syllable.
Is it tree?

[mr.x]

Origin: Irish

First found in county Tipperary.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Alexander, Alfred, Catherine, Cornelius, Daniel, Denis, Edward, Jeremiah, John, Margaret, Mathew, Michael, Patrick, Peter, Richard, Thomas, Timothy and William Ryan all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.

Motto Translated: I would rather die than be disgraced.

the motto is new for me, I hadn't heard that before. Kinda like the modern "Death before dishonor"

[achilles]

its origins must be italian...in free-style translating it means something like "the bad-doer"...**** :roll:

[Fee Fi Fo Fum]

Surname: Fee

Origin Displayed: Irish

Origins Available: Irish, French

Spelling variations include: Foy, Fee, Fye, Fey and others.

First found in County Cavan, north Connacht, and Fermanagh, where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Margaret Foy who settled in Maryland in 1732; Patrick Foy settled in New England in 1764; John Foy settled in the Barbados in 1654; Hugh Foy settled in the Barbados in 1680.

[Gringo]

My family motto is 'Fear God in Life'(?)

But I'm Atheist!

[Fee Fi Fo Fum]

how do u find out your motto? or is that just on certain ones?

[Vance]

Origin Displayed: French

Spelling variations include: Blanchard, Blanchart, Blancard, Blanchauld, Blanchod, Blanckart, Blanckert, Blankert, Blanckaert, Blancaert, Planckaert and many more.

First found in Normandy where they were anciently seated in the Seigniory of Blanchardière in the department of l'Orne in the arrondisement of Domfront.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Louis Blanchard who settled in Quebec from Angoumis in 1665; Honoré Blanchard from Aunis settled in Quebec in 1757; François Blanchard from Brittany settled in Quebec in 1665.

Yay my ancestors were French Canadian :D






:|

[Gringo]

how do u find out your motto? or is that just on certain ones?

I think it's the writing on those Clan coat of arms pics.

[Fenna]

Aww my last name Fenna isn't on there, but it's apparently from the Welsh border around Cheshire meaning "people of the bog". Oh yeah woot

I find it quite weird how a lot of these names on that site have coats of arms, it was quite an expensive and unique to have a coat of arms made.

[Gringo]

Aww my last name Fenna isn't on there, but it's apparently from the Welsh border around Cheshire meaning "people of the bog". Oh yeah woot

I find it quite weird how a lot of these names on that site have coats of arms, it was quite an expensive and unique to have a coat of arms made.

Baldrick!

[SwissGrenadier]

Origin displayed : German

"First found in Prussia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area."

hmm; cool

[MVSpartan117]

It can't find mine... :(

[MEGR]

Says the origins are Scottish! I need me a kilt and bagpipes.

[flickme]

My dads side

Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Bowman, Boeman, Boyman, Boman and others.
First found in Westmoreland and Northumberland where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Anna Bowman who settled in Salem Mass. in 1630; Daniel Bowman arrived in Philadelphia in 1727; Joseph Bowman arrived in New England in 1772; Margaret Bowman settled in Virginia in 1663.
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[flickme]

My moms side(british royalty)

Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Walthingham, Walthinghame, Walsingham, Walsinghame, Walsinham, Walsincham and many more.
First found in Norfolk where they were seated as Lords of the manor of Walsingham, soon after the Norman Conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Thomas Walsingham who settled in Virginia in 1610; ten years before the "Mayflower"; Mr. Walsingham arrived in San Francisco Cal. in 1850.

[Dennis G]

Origin Displayed: Italian










Motto Translated: I saved the king.

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I love my family names history. I've been researching its orgin for years. The story behind the "I saved the king" crest is amazing. Maybe I will tell you all about it one day. ;)

I'd love to here about it.

[elguapo]

Origin Displayed: Italian

First found in Florence, originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D.

[MARINO]

Origins Available: English, French, German, Italian

Spelling variations include: Albert, Alber, Alberte, Albers, Albaire, Albair, Albère, Alberre, Albairre, d'Albert, d'Alber, d'Alberte, d'Albers, d'Albaire, d'Albère, d'Alberre and many more.
First found in Bourgogne, where the family were anciently seated from very early times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Johan Jacob Albert settled in Philadelphia in 1753; John Jacob Albert settled in Maryland in 1763; Michael Albert settled in Lancaster in 1719; Joseph Alber settled in Philadelphia in 1746.


Origin Displayed: Spanish

Spelling variations include: Sánchez, Sanchez, Sans, Sanx, Sanz, Sainz, Sáenz, Saenz, Saiz, Sáez, Saez, Sánguez, Sanguez, Sánchiz and many more.
First found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Among the early explorers of the New World was Hernán Sánchez de Badajoz, who accompanied both Almagro and Pizarro to Peru and later to Costa Rica. Also of note were Juan Sánchez de Vizcaya, who voyaged to Paraguay with Alvar Núñez in 154




Is all wrong

[Romulus]

Origin Displayed: Italian










Motto Translated: I saved the king.

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I love my family names history. I've been researching its orgin for years. The story behind the "I saved the king" crest is amazing. Maybe I will tell you all about it one day. ;)

I'd love to here about it.

According to tradition the name derived from Robert Rule a man who saved the life of King Robert the Bruce by diverting away a ferocious bull about the gore the King to death.

For this act of outstanding bravery he was given the new tithe of Robert “Turnbull” and a grant to the lands of Bedrule .
Like many similar tales the story may have been made to fit the name rather than the reverse.

The Turnbulls were a turbulent Border Clan and suffered the same fate at the hands of James VI as their troublesome neighbours.The Turnbulls were a very turbulent family. John Turnbull was nicknamed "out-with sword" because of his fierce temper.

[radon]

Origin Displayed: Swedish

[Fee Fi Fo Fum]

my moto:

Pro Rege

Translation:

For My King!

:D

[radon]

slave :lol:

[Falco]

Laplante Family Crest, Coat of Arms

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Origin Displayed: French

First found in Normandy where they were formerly seated in the honour of the seigneurie of De Planques in the region of Pas de Calais in the arrondissement of Montreuil sur Mer.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Jean Plante arrived in Quebec from Aunis on the west coast of France in 1650 although this may have been a port of departure rather than his native province.

[Fargin]

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Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Taft, Tafte, Toft, Tofte, Tofts, Tuffs and others.
First found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, before and after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Joseph Taft arrived in Maryland in 1774; Fred, R. and P. Taft, arrived in San Francisco in 1850; James Toft settled in New England in 1753; David Toft settled in Philadelphia in 1841.

[Hydro]

Origin Displayed: Scottish

Spelling variations include: Purvis, Purves, Purvice, Purvess and others.
First found in Suffolk where they were seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Catherine Purvice settled with her husband in Nevis in 1663; Alexander and William Purves arrived in Philadelphia in 1860; James and Jane Purvis arrived in Virginia in 1805.

Motto Translated: The brighter from previous obscurity.

[Fee Fi Fo Fum]

slave :lol:

or a knight fighting for his kings cause ;)

[Romulus]

http://img16.exs.cx/img16/1706/toft.jpg

Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Taft, Tafte, Toft, Tofte, Tofts, Tuffs and others.
First found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, before and after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Joseph Taft arrived in Maryland in 1774; Fred, R. and P. Taft, arrived in San Francisco in 1850; James Toft settled in New England in 1753; David Toft settled in Philadelphia in 1841.

You forgot this guy
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/assets/jb/reform/jb_reform_taft_2_m.jpg
U.S. President and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court William Howard Taft

[Ratamacue]

Well, my surname doesn't exist in their database, so I'll go with what it was originally.


Origin Displayed: Irish

Spelling variations include: Mulcahey, O'Mulcahey, Mulcahy, O'Mulcahy, Mulcahee, Mulkey, McMulkey and many more.

First found in county Tipperary.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: John and Mary Mulcahy settled in Boston in 1849; along with Patrick; David, Denis, John, Thomas, Timothy, William Mulcahy all arrived in Pennsylvania between 1800 and 1860.

[Caraway]

Well, Caraway is not my real surname. I picted it from a dictionary. However I thought to give a try. I didn't even knew it's a name!


Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Garroway, Garreway, Carroway, Garraway, Carraway and others.
First found in Sussex where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Joan Carroway who settled in Virginia in 1635; with John, her husband; Roger Carroway settled in Nevis in 1654; along with his brother William; Jeremiah Garroway settled in Annapolis Maryland in 1723.

[Fenna]

By the way, why are you interested in the origins of family name?

Unless your family have been inbreds for the past 1000 years, it doesn't really have a lot to do with you :D

[Romulus]

By the way, why are you interested in the origins of family name?

Unless your family have been inbreds for the past 1000 years, it doesn't really have a lot to do with you :D

Who was this directed at?

[to free the oppressed]

Origin Displayed: Spanish
Spelling variations include: Sánchez, Sanchez, Sans, Sanx, Sanz, Sainz, Sáenz, Saenz, Saiz, Sáez, Saez, Sánguez, Sanguez, Sánchiz and many more.

First found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Among the early explorers of the New World was Hernán Sánchez de Badajoz, who accompanied both Almagro and Pizarro to Peru and later to Costa Rica. Also of note were Juan Sánchez de Vizcaya, who voyaged to Paraguay with Alvar Núñez in 1542

[Fenna]

By the way, why are you interested in the origins of family name?

Unless your family have been inbreds for the past 1000 years, it doesn't really have a lot to do with you :D

Who was this directed at?

Original poster, but you can answer if you want. Just want to know why people are interested in it

[Romulus]

By the way, why are you interested in the origins of family name?

Unless your family have been inbreds for the past 1000 years, it doesn't really have a lot to do with you :D

Who was this directed at?

Original poster, but you can answer if you want. Just want to know why people are interested in it

Why does it matter? Some people like to know their roots and where their names originate from. Your family doesn't need to be inbred to carry on a family name, that is just looney.

[Fenna]

The thing is I don't think your family name has much to do with your roots. The amount of generations since the family name was invented would mean you would pretty much have nothing to do genetically with the original family name members. All it is is your father's father's father's father's etc, which doesn't include your mother's side or your mother's father etc.

[EvanL]

Origin Displayed: Welsh

Spelling variations include: Lloyd, Llwyd, Lloid, Loyd, Loid, Lwyd and others.
First found in Montgomeryshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: David Lloyd who settled in Virginia in 1635; followed by James in 1654; Thomas Lloyd settled in Jamaica with his three sons, Mordecai, John, and Thomas, and moved to Philadelphia in 1666.

(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800 word history)

Motto Translated: Without God without anything, God is enough.
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The castle in my familys crest represents when the Lloyds fought and took over the castle of that guy who conquered Ireland. He left Wales and went to Ireland where he successfully took over their country. But couldnt take ours. I cant rememver his name but im sure moughoun or someone else will be able to.

[b.scheller]

Although it said German on my surname origin, my family comes from Switzerland. They settled in the German partition of Poland, because they had some sort of a business set up. This was 4-5 generations ago.

[Wilco]

Origin Displayed: Scottish

Origins Available: Swedish, Danish, Scottish, German

Spelling variations include: Anderson, Andison, Andersonne, Andersoun, Andirsoone, Andresoun, Androson, Andirston, Andrewson and many more.

First found in the Great Glen and Strathspey, where the Anderson family was seated from ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Thomas Anderson, who settled in Virginia in 1634; as did Joseph Anderson and Richard Anderson in 1635; Alester Anderson, who came to New England in 1652.


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[Romulus]

The thing is I don't think your family name has much to do with your roots. The amount of generations since the family name was invented would mean you would pretty much have nothing to do genetically with the original family name members. All it is is your father's father's father's father's etc, which doesn't include your mother's side or your mother's father etc.

If you don't care about it why try and bum everyone else?
Tell the Royal family that their last name has nothing to do with their roots. Also try to tell people with a family history of diabetes, heart problems, etc... that their Fathers family medical history has nothing to do with them.

[Ria]

Origin Displayed: Irish

Spelling variations include: Dockeray, Dockerty, Dockharty, Dogherty, Dougharty, Dougherty, Doherty, Doherety, Dohertey, Docherty, Docharty, MacDevitt and many more.
First found in Inishowen, in County Donegal, where the family held a family seat from ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Bridget Dogherty who settled in Boston Mass. in 1849; Alexander, Charles, Cornelius, Daniel, Edward, Francis, George, James, John, Patrick, Thomas, Doherty, all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.

[Ratamacue]

Haha, Ria's Irish! Don't deny the Irish within you!

[Ria]

woot
Also English :hug: , German, and Cherokee. I'm a mutt :P

[Gringo]

In general, I like the Irish, they're naturally humorous. Even if you can't understand what they're saying all the time.

[Ratamacue]

In general, I like the Irish, they're naturally humorous. Even if you can't understand what they're saying all the time.
Maybe that's why they're so humorous. ;)

[Kriz]

Vanderschoot

Origin Displayed: Belgium

Spelling variations include: Schoot, van Schoote, Schout, Schoute, Schüt, Schoote, Schoete, Schoet, Schut, van Shoot, van Schoot, van Schute and many more.
First found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.

Generel info
FLANDERS: HISTORY
The former county of Flanders, which was located on the North Sea and was often linked to both Belgium and the Netherlands, provided Britain with a large number of immigrants during the medieval period. They became invaluable contributors to the development of Britain and contributed more to British industrial development than any other single group. The Flemish began to arrive in Britain at the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Walter Bec of Flanders led a contingent of his countrymen, who fought as allies of Duke William of Normandy during the Battle of Hastings. Following the Norman victory, many of the Flemish were granted lands upon which they settled permanently. Many more Flemish migrants arrived in 1107, after a large part of Flanders had been flooded. Some of them went to Northumbria, but were later transferred to the Welsh county of Pembroke.

[elguapo]

wow I'm speechless this site really works!

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Origin Displayed: Pangea

Spelling variations include: cro-magnon, cromagnon, cromanhon, cromagnon man

We were able to trace your family's name all the way back to the
Paleolithic Period. Cro-Magnon is the name given to all anatomically modern humans found in Europe and the Middle East, appearing around 40,000-30,000 years ago. In contrast to the earlier Neanderthals (Homo sapiens erectus}, who were much more primitive, the Cro-Magnons, who are classified as Homo sapiens sapiens, possessed such modern human features as higher, more vertical foreheads--indicating a modern configuration of the frontal lobes of the brain--reduced brow ridges, smaller faces and teeth, and a chin.


(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800 word history)

Motto Translated: haaa huu hhaaaa hahhahuhuhuha huuuuu

Some of the first settlers:

For their parts the Cro-Magnons took some 50,000 years to migrate north into the heartland of Neanderthal’s secret “empire” (Gooch), the cold climate zone of Europe.

[Tranceaddict]

it isnt working for me. :|

[MARINO]

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[PCarola]

Origin Displayed: Italian

Origins Available: Italian, Spanish

Spelling variations include: Fiori, Fioa, Fior, Floris, Flores, Dal Fiore, Dalla Fior, Di Fiore, La Fiore, Fiorelli, Fiorella, Fiorita, Fiorito, Fioruzzi, Fioroni, Fiorato, Fiorese, Fiordigiglio, Fiordalisa, Fiordelisi, Dalla Floris, Flos Floris, Flores, Dal Fiore, Fiorellino and many more.
First found in Bolgna (Bononia) in Emilia where it is the capital of the province of Bologna.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 19th century in the great migration from Italy to the New World. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard principally in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800


:)

[Vance]

woot
Also English :hug: , German, and Cherokee. I'm a mutt :P
WHY DOES EVERYONE SAY THEY'RE FRIGGIN CHEROKEE



PS like 90% of the people here have Irish surnames, I'm like the only one with French wtf m8s

[Ria]

woot
Also English :hug: , German, and Cherokee. I'm a mutt :P
WHY DOES EVERYONE SAY THEY'RE FRIGGIN CHEROKEE



PS like 90% of the people here have Irish surnames, I'm like the only one with French wtf m8s

:petting:

[Vance]

:(

[Ria]

:hug:

[Vance]

woot

[Ria]

:D ;)

[ash933]

Origin Displayed: Welsh

Origins Available: Welsh, German

Spelling variations include: Williams, Quilliams, Guilliam, Guilliams and others.
First found in Breconshire and Monmouthshire on the English/Welsh border, where the Williams family was seated from very ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: David Williams and Elizabeth Williams, who both settled in Virginia in 1623; as did Edward Williams in 1624; Richard Williams, who came to Maine in 1630.

[Vance]

p-)

[Bulkowski]

Guess, its my username p-)
...

Origin Displayed: Polish

Spelling variations include: Bielowski, Biliczkouski, Bielski, Bieliczowski, Bulkowski, Bulakowski, Bielikowski and many more.
First found in Stanislawow, a south eastern province of Poland in the Carpathian area.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Stanley Bulkowski who emigrated to Arkansas in 1918.

[Romulus]

woot
Also English :hug: , German, and Cherokee. I'm a mutt :P
WHY DOES EVERYONE SAY THEY'RE FRIGGIN CHEROKEE



PS like 90% of the people here have Irish surnames, I'm like the only one with French wtf m8s

Because the English, Scots, and Irish screwed everything they saw when they came to the new world.


The Cherokee nation was huge and it wouldn't suprise me to find 90% of all people who have had family here since the 1700 and beyond, to have some sort of Native American in their blood.

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my surname:


Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Shales, Shayles, Shayle, Shail, Shale, Scheyle, Sheyles and many more.
First found in Somerset where they were anciently seated as Lords of the Manor.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands.

other family names


Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Croft, Crofte, Crofts and others.
First found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from early times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: William Croft who settled in Lynn, in 1650. Thomas Croft of Hadley settled there in 1683. George Croft settled in Wickford in 1674. The widow of Thomas Croft in 1704 married an Indian named Samuel Crofoot.

(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800 word history)

Motto Translated: To be, rather than to seem.

Suggested Readings for the name croft
James Croft, His Antecedants [sic] and Descendants" by Carol Daun Croft, "A Southern Legacy: The House of Croft" by Robert William Croft.

Some noteworthy people of the name croft

Herbert croft (1751-1816) English scholar
William croft (1677-1727) English organist and composer


Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Bispham, Bisspham, Bisphame, Bisfam, Biscomb and many more.
First found in Lancashire, where they were seated from ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Thomas Biscomb who sailed to Massachusetts in 1768.


Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Dobson, Dobsons, Dobsin, Dobsan, Dobsaun, Dobsone and many more.
First found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Edward Dobson settled in Virginia in the year 1638; and Richard also settled in that colony in the year 1643. Later, Samuel Dobson settled in Harbour Grace Parish in Newfoundland in 1823.

English through and through!

Although I did look up some names further back (my great grandmothers surname)


Origin Displayed: Scottish

Origins Available: Scottish, Jewish

Spelling variations include: Daniels, Daniell, Daneil, Danyell, Danel, Daniers, Danyei and many more.
First found in Sussex where they were seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Mr. Daniel who settled in Virginia in 1606; fourteen years before the "Mayflower"; another member of the family settled in Virginia in 1622; Adam, Bernart, Henry, Jacob, John Godfrey, Owen, Peter, Phineas, Richard, Thomas, and William Daniel, all landed in Philadelphia Pa. between 1738 and 1851.

I reckon that coat of arms stuff is bull**** though

[Pandy]

Pandy;

Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Pinder, Pynder, Pyndar, Pendar, Pindar, Pinner, Pinter, Pender and many more.
First found in Cheshire where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: James Pinner who settled in Virginia in 1643; John Pinner settled in the Barbados in 1669; Catherine and Joanna Pinder settled in New England in 1635.

(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800 word history)

Motto Translated: Strong though faith.

[James]

Origin Displayed: English

First found in Roxburghshire, Scotland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Motto Translated: May we follow heavenly inspiration.

XXXXX, sept of the Clan MacBeth

Hey, I'm related to MacBeth!

[Vance]

I want to see Brzeczyszczykiewicz's :lol:

[Stl. boy]

McMahan

Origin Displayed: Irish

Spelling variations include: MacMahon, MacMann, MacMahan, MacMohan and others.
First found in county Clare where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Bernard, Francis, James, John, Michael, Patrick MacMahan all arrived in Philadelphia Pa. between 1840 and 1860; Mary McMahan settled in Boston Mass. in 1849.

(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800 word history)

Motto Translated: Thus we guard our sacred rights.

[HooyahCQB]

Paternal Grandfather (My last name)


Origin Displayed: English

First found in Bedfordshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, before and after the Norman Conquest in 1066.


Paternal Grandmother



Origin Displayed: Scottish

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: John Frazer, who purchased land in New England in 1684 and Margaret Frazer, who landed in the West Indies in the same year; David Fraser settled in the Barbados in 1745.


Motto Translated: I am ready

Maternal Grandfather

Origin Displayed: English

Origins Available: English, Danish, Swedish

First found in Lincolnshire, where the Johnson family had been granted lands by Duke William on his conquest of England in 1066.

Motto Translated: Never unprepared.

[EvanL]

My moms mothers name

Origin Displayed: French

Spelling variations include: Castagny, Castaigne, de Castaigner, de Castaignos, Castagnere, Castagnery, Castaignier, Chasteigner, Castagner, Castonguay, Castagnie, Castagnies, Castaigny, Castaignie and many more.
First found in Gascogne, where this distinguished family was seated since ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Laurent Castagner settled in Louisiana in 1752; and Paul Castagnet settled in Philadelphia in 1810.



My moms fathers name

Origin Displayed: English

Spelling variations include: Horsfield, Horsefield, Horsford, Horseford and many more.
First found in Yorkshire where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Joseph and Luke Horsefield settled in Maryland in 1774; William Horseford settled in Boston in 1633; John and Mary Horseford settled in New York in 1822

My dads fathers name

Origin Displayed: Welsh

Spelling variations include: Lloyd, Llwyd, Lloid, Loyd, Loid, Lwyd and others.
First found in Montgomeryshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: David Lloyd who settled in Virginia in 1635; followed by James in 1654; Thomas Lloyd settled in Jamaica with his three sons, Mordecai, John, and Thomas, and moved to Philadelphia in 1666.


My fathers mothers family name doesnt show up. "artindale", but i believe its originally Danish, from the Yorkshire area of England.

Grandfathers mothers name (dads side)

Origin Displayed: Irish

Spelling variations include: Finnegan, O'Finnegan, Finegan, O'Finegan, Finigan and many more.
First found in counties Galway and Roscommon where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Christopher, Hugh, James, and John, Mary, Michael, Owen, Patrick, Peter, William Finnegan who all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.

Grandmothers mothers name (moms side)


Origin Displayed: French

Spelling variations include: Latour, Tour, Latourre, Tours, Toure, Tors, La Tour, De Latour, de la Toure, de Tour and many more.
First found in Languedoc, where this acclaimed family was seated since ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Susanne Latour who settled in New York in 1700; Charles Thomas Latour who settled in Philadelphia in 1880.


And thats about all i know.

[DE_Six]

Origin Displayed: German

Origins Available: German, Welsh

Spelling variations include: Baumann, Bauman, Baumman, Baumenn, Baumen and many more.
First found in the Rhine region, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Wilhelm Baumann, who arrived in Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1683. Conrad Bauman arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1755; Jacob Bauman settled in Philadelphia in 1727.

Pretty accurate, my father's family is from Aachen.

[Fintin]

Michael Collins (1890-1922) Irish revolutionary leader

[Midav]

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[Midav]

With another variation of the same name, I found this:

Origin Displayed: English

First found in Cornwall where they were seated from very ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Mary ****** who settled in Maryland in 1733.

Odd that they didn't have my variation in there.

[ShadowNeo]

My Surname: Queen

Origin Displayed: Scottish

Spelling variations include: MacQueen, MacQueon, MacSween, MacSwene, MacSweyne, MacSwan, MacCunn and many more.

First found in on the Isles of Skye and Lewis where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Alexander, David, Dugald, Dun, Hector, John McQueen all settled in South Carolina in 1716; John McQueen was banished from the west of England in 1685 to New Jersey.

(Above is a small excerpt from our 1800 word history)
Motto Translated: Constant and faithful.


It does seem pretty accurate, although I knew it was Scottish already. I remember my Grandfather told me once that in the distant past the family name used to be McQueen, but later changed to Queen due to the increasing people from England coming into the family.

[Javehn]

Double You Tea Eff , mate ?

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[NcDeuce]

Origin Displayed: Scottish

Spelling variations include: Craig, Craigh, Creag, Creagh and others.
First found in Aberdeenshire where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: William Craig who settled in Charleston with his wife Mary and servants in 1803; F. Craigh arrived in New York in 1822 with his wife and four children.

Motto Translated: Live that you may live forever.

[Herrmannek]

Guess, its my username p-)
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Origin Displayed: Polish

Spelling variations include: Bielowski, Biliczkouski, Bielski, Bieliczowski, Bulkowski, Bulakowski, Bielikowski and many more.
First found in Stanislawow, a south eastern province of Poland in the Carpathian area.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Stanley Bulkowski who emigrated to Arkansas in 1918.
thst info is **** there is no conection between mots of that names
Bielowski, Biliczkouski, Bielski, Bieliczowski, Bulkowski, Bulakowski, Bielikowsk...

bułkowski means... :

guy who makes them http://www.bagietka.pl/_zdjecia/p_bwroclawska.gif

[Maine Finn]

My father's side.


Origin Displayed: Irish

Spelling variations include: and many more.
First found in Ulster, where it occurs eleven times in the Antrim Hearth Money Rolls of 1669, along with a few more entries in neighbouring counties.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Thomas, who settled in Maryland in 1658; Rebecca and her family, who arrived in New York in 1851; John, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1851.


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