Last nights video: 100,000 Subscribers | Traditional Appalachian Music | 6 Giveaways. I love all things Appalachian and many thanks and blessings to you for sharing our heritage! Abernathy means river-mouth. 1. Maintained by Betty Briggs. 91. Top 5 Last Names in West Virginia. Those ladies, except my sister, were all born in the 19th Century. My Papaw gave me this name!! Their names were Ezalee (Ez-A-Lee) and Lovie (Loh-vee) I wish I knew their full names and the history behind those names. We are the third generation of senior members. Aunts, Uncles, cousins, in-laws and probably some outlaws have met every year up until the pandemic stepped in and made us cancel this last couple of Easter week-ends. We sometimes dont recognize their real name either. Harding (English origin) meaning strong or hardy or brave. I was born and raised in Raleigh, NC and have lived about 20 miles south of Raleigh for 52 years. Rodriguez (Spanish origin) meaning the son of Rodrigo. Umbra (Latin origin) meaning shadow. Even if we don't have the same ancestors it could be they were neighbors in Wise Co., VA. Kidadl is independent and to make our service free to you the reader we are supported by advertising. 5. I had a great, great grandmother named Miranda, and they said it Mirandy, and also called her Randy for short. 92. 'Number' - the total number of occurrences . Pruitt, played by Sandra Bullocks in the movie 'Hope Floats' that was set in the small town of Smallville in Texas. What my grandmother knew about growing plants of any kind was amazing. Marks, a character in 'Dazed And Confused', is another very popular surname in Texas. 1975, 2013) 'surname'. Southern Living. If you're considering Southern first names for your baby on the way but want something even more unique, you may be interested in the region's surnames as well. But that side of the family aint no count. 28. My cousins (from the Valley) called their grandparents Granny and Pap. My papaw. We have continued the tradition of unusual names. You might say I cannot be bought period. . I think it's now time to talk specifically about MY Appalachian history. 76. Most Common Last Names In West Virginia. Aaliyah is just out of the top 50, Aliyah is 155, Aliya is 848, Aleah is 457. Heres one for someone to answer. My mom was always intrigued by locals who pronounced peoples names that ended in an aas ee. This legend centers around the Bell family. My husband's step-grandmother's name is Snobie, she has a daughter named Nida (need-a) A LOT of names are mispronounced here. Clark (English, Scottish or Latin origin) meaning scribe or clerk or secretary. After all, using last names as first names is a trend that isn't going anywhere anytime soon. By Simon Davis. Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers! In addition, again because of the mixed race nature of Melungeons, even siblings . Elkins (Old English origin) meaning the Jehovah is the one true God. Saw many of the name variations in the old census pages when I was researching my families. I do have a few odd ancestor names such as Safrona, and Leona, and a few others, but mostly names like Sarah, Catherine, Dorcas, Martha, Sally, Mary Julia, etc. Rodgers (English origin) meaning the son of Roger. Twisting names seemed to go with my grandparents generation but not with my parents For example, my grandmother ws named Ida and her sister was Cora. She could grow anything in a pile of dust. Many of them carry incredible meanings, whilst others are more simple. 99. My grandmother and her sisters were named after states. I love reading your blog and watching your YouTube channel. Denton: This name means "one from the town in the valley". Patree (Greek origin) meaning worthy. At least some of those kinds of changes are knowingly adopted in families. I started my family history after all who came before me were gone not a practice I recommend. I have a granddaughter whose middle name is Danger and indications are shell live up to it. My Other Blogs: Rose Hill Cemetery; Macon, Georgia. I discovered my name is spelled incorrectly it should be Isidra. Bless you! 80. Tim, your grandfather was born the year my father was born. LOL. 3. It's a very common name, actually. Her name was Rita and some people pronounced it as Ree-tee. Another Pal as a grandmother, Palmira. 62. You really touched on something that is very noticeable even today. My mother was from the South, but my father was an Ashkenazi Jew. My Grandma W. Cooked dinner everyday on the wood-burning cook, According to The Dictionary of Smoky Mountain English people in my area use the word neverin two ways which differ, Apples play a huge role in the foodways of Appalachia. Moore (Middle English origin) meaning open land. There is another Keren-Happuch in my family tree but she wasnt happy. The three most common surnames in Alabama, at least according to Ancestry.com, are Smith, Williams and Johnson. Ive never known another woman with either of those names. Shirley (Old English origin) meaning shire or bright clear or meadow. My grandfather (born around 1894) was from the mountains of western North Carolina; his name was Tivit. My great grandmothers name was Azaline. (Those writers were awful bad to use creative abbreviations to!). Today, human society is more culturally diverse than ever, but our surnames can tell us a lot about our ancestral origins. Ventura, the most popular 'Ace Ventura' character, played by Jim Carrey, was eccentric and had amazing sleuthing skills. Follow Us. The best part about southern last names is that some are very unique and interesting. Gribble, the character on 'King of the Hill'. we had many ladies with beautiful names that were not known to the public until they passed on. No idea how an e became an a. My daddys sister was called Emmer Lee for Emma Lee. Mildred (Old English origin) meaning gentle strength. His two boys are called Doodle and Speedy. Lahoma. I love this post! Show all surnames (sorted alphabetically) Top 50 surnames (total individuals): 1. 73. They were called Idy and Corey by their peers. Grady (Irish origin) meaning "noble". Overall, the 50 most common last names in the United States grew in numbers between 2000 and 2010, except for the name of "Hall" which dropped. On this page you will find lists of the most common surnames in various regions of the world. Also, over the years, I have thought about how some names are butchered by us. That is just a few from my neck of the woods. Forgot Password . 20. Back in the day they showed up in some form. Saturday night is Mexican pot-luck (yummy), and again followed up with music into the night. A friend of my parents had a daughter with that name. callback: cb My parents name is Cecil and AdaLee Smith. I called him Uncle Runt until I was a teenager. One named Fannie. Garcia and Martinez represent the rapid growth of several Hispanic communities in the United States. Also Sarah was changed to Surrie, pronounced like the buggy with fringe. Oh, you mean Ary (AR-ee). My mother hated this. I hope you'll join me as I do my best to celebrate and preserve Appalachia. Im going to read your earlier post to learn more. But, my great aunts were Winkle and Sap. 46. 86. The two ladies who climbed a steep bluff to record Homers grave assumed it was the grave of a man. . The geographical region known as Appalachia is named after the mountain chain which serves as Both my grandmothers name was Anna, pronounced Annie. Top 1000 in the United States. A granny named CORA was also called CORY ETHEL. I never heard of that name. Edwards (Welsh origin) meaning the son of Edward. It found 80% of the most common surnames were native to the UK and Ireland, among them: Smith (more than 400,000 bearers according to the 1881 census, compared with 500,000 today) Brown and Taylor . In my fathers family, his mothers sisters were Zora, Ora Belle, Dora Lee, Louree. Roughly 20 percent of South Korea's population (and 25 percent of North Korea) has this surname. 50. 98. A fun post.Thanks Tipper! My own dear grandmother Ida was always called Idy by Grandpa. My mothers namr was Elnora, she was called Norrie. He actually spent time at a TB sanitorium in Oteen, NC. She went by Karen. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. 4. on: function(evt, cb) { I do understand that people will add, subtract or even use a complete substitute for sounds in speaking to make words easier to say. } Hello! I love that about my people . Belle (Old English origin) meaning beauty. [36] Gonzalez is the most common last name in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Venezuela. 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 . From Florida to Oklahoma to Texas, these Southern last names are perfect for you to use as character names, nicknames, or even baby names if you are feeling creative. Many great names you rarely if at all hear these days. The Bell Witch. Face, from the most thrilling movie ever made, 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'. While I was thinking about names like Gazzie and even Tipper, I was also thinking about how we change some names in the same way we change certain words. We have so many odd names in our family. My oldest daughter, I named her Sherina. Redd (Old English origin) meaning red or read. Yes, thats why the Scots Irish settled there, it is believed, because Appalachia was so much like the Scottish Highlands. In Virginia, the third most common last name is Jones, the second most common is Johnson, and the first . 13. 100. I dont know if youve done a post about family nicknames, but that would be interesting. 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. Cook (Old English origin) meaning one who cooks. His Mom was named Lottie Mae, she had a brother named Rassie, & sisters named Sudy & Rubylene! B A ghost story 1938 Hall Coll.Emerts Cove TN Peoples, We have some doozies, from Mississippi (via Virginia and Georgia)and North/South Carolina. We also had a Cora (Cor-ee), Barbara (Barb-ree) and Agatha (Aga-thee) in town. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. For more naming inspiration, take a look at these Scottish last names and these Native American last names. I know an Eloise who pronounce her name E-low-is . An example might be Hew for Hugh. Well this has really helped me with my odd name and the trauma that it has brought to me!!! . Happy was my great great grandmother. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Dillard (English origin) meaning someone who is the descendant of little Dill. Thankfully its a lot more common now. My own name was uncommon to the point of weirdness when I was growing up in the early 1960s, but not an Appalachian name that I know of. 67. If my scanner decides to cooperate, you'll be seeing some vintage pictures as well. My grandma was Cora Corrie and one of her sisters was Zelma Aunt Zel. I had a cousin named but she was called Zoolie all her her life and I was called Tilly from Tilly the Toiler for a while because I was always busy. Several years back I did a post on unusual names I found while researching Lufty Baptist Church. Belle (Old English origin) meaning "beauty". Southern last names are incredibly popular and interesting since they often carry deep meanings behind them. Jeismann/Jeisman, a Westphalian dialect variant of Eiseman/Eisman from Eisenmann. 58. You mentioned DARCUS. I was just commenting on your YouTube Video. Check your inbox for your latest news from us. This southern state has numerous last names that are incredibly popular. Omega (Greek origin) meaning the end. Armstrong (Scottish origin) meaning the son of the strong man.. 4. Looking Glass/Getty Images. In fact, data from a Census Bureau study reveals that the number of Hispanic surnames in the top 25 doubled between 1990 and 2000. Sometimes the surname was common in more than one region of Europe. I know many Dremas, and think it is a pretty name. Ward (Old English or Old Gaelic origin) meaning marsh. Lula (German origin) meaning famous warrior. I must have read this before Google, as a fast google makes no mention of this. 9. Had a Great Aunt named Mamie Fourthy Stanton. Abernathy (Scottish origin) meaning mouth of the river Nethy. 79. 2. Davis (English origin) meaning the son of David. ); Oatey Burr was his first and middle name. I loved them so and it was always a great time for us kids. 2. I have an aunt named Prunellatine which we call Aunt Teeny, and I have ancestors called Zerelda, Elmer, Pauline, Orly. My Grandfathers name was Beverly Wills. Garcia (Spanish origin) meaning young. 57. Two names in my family always seemed odd. } Another name that came to mind was of a man I went to high school with. I think it's now time to talk specifically about MY Appalachian history. 5. My other Granny had a sister Irene, I remember so well hearing Granny call her Reener. Her name was always pronounced as LOU I ZY. I enjoy yall so much keep up the good work. Ive heard it said calling someone by their first and middle name is name stacking. Southerners' All-Time Favorite Snack Calls For a Bag of Peanuts and Bottle of Coca-Cola. . Some of these cemeteries hadnt been used or maintained for sixty years and could no longer be accessed by even a dirt road. My mothers Grandmother came to Wisconsin from Eastern Kentucky about 1904 and she was Mary Caroline. I think k growing up a lot of people had nicknames that were used more than the real ones. Native Americans first began to gather in the Appalachian Mountains some 16,000 years ago. 22. Underwood (Old English origin) meaning below all the trees in a particular forest. Alice was one of the most common names in the 1700s. My Pappys name was unusual. Tennessee Appalachian Mountains Region 16. Darville, one of the coolest wheelmen in history and a popular surname in the movie 'Smokey And The Bandit'. And if the American South's culture, cuisine, literature, and lore have charmed you (like so many others), it might be the perfect . 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. 81. If my scanner decides to cooperate, you'll be seeing some vintage pictures as well. 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. They are passionate about turning your everyday moments into memories and bringing you inspiring ideas to have fun with your family. I am sure a lot of these ways followed them from over the sea. My great grandfather was named William Bailey, and was often called Bay. He died young, of Tuberculosis. Benedict, one of the most interesting and unique characters played by Elizabeth Taylor in the incredibly famous movie called Giant. One lady that lived near us was Tinnie. I grew up in Upstate NY. I've also noted that many english names are claimed as scottish especially by people extolling their scotch-irishness. 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. I want you to know it was only last evening when Murray bragged about my cornbread and said I dont know who taught you, but YOUR cornbread is now great! And he had another piece. 14. Im not sure this fits but had an uncle named Emerson we called Sam. Adelaide. Many unusual given names are middle names used when the first name is very common and the community has many people with the same surname. Lots of Sues, but practically no Susans. But I think the secret is out, and we will gladly share you with the rest of the world. Yep. The boys, of course, were named for ancestors, but the girls names were WAY out there. Lorenzo Dow (1777-1834) was a famous traveling evangelist. My husband and our peers are now the oldest generation (Seems impossible). I learned some of the real names after they passed, but sadly not the story behind the nicknames. BEAVERS (718) 4. While Smith remains the most common U.S. surname, for the first time, two Hispanic namesGarcia and Rodriguezmade the top 10. My name is John Smith My wifes name is JoAnn Helton Smith Her mothers name was Velda Caldwell Helton. The name Appalachia comes from the Appalachee tribe of Northern Florida. Im just not sure what. Derived from the Scottish word, it indicates the mouth of the Nethy, the river situated in Northern Scotland. Also, Im familiar with the custom of changing Martha to Marthy, Iva to Ivy, and so on. My fathers mother was named Pernell, and I am named after her. The word itself means "gold," but its popularity as a last name has a lot more to do with its origins as a royal name. Most of South America gained independence from Spain in the early 19 th century, but many of the most popular surnames throughout the continent today are of Spanish origin. 69. My grandfathers name was Quitman. 10. Jane and James Byington, 2 Sons, and a Daughter-in-Law - The Byington family plot is located in the Holly Ridge section of Rose Hill Cemetery . Holt: This Old English surname's meaning is "a small wood or grove". These cool last names range from unique and pretty to cute and fancy. These southern surnames have gotten so popular that you often hear them as character surnames in movies, TV shows, and even fictional novels. 15. Oct 1, 2016. I had several family members with different nicknames, some having two or more. He has an Aunt Punkin, Uncle Fat, Aunt Let, Aunt Booker, Aunt Snookie. She was called Emmer Lee like it was just one name. Kidadl has lots of great names articles to inspire you. I am ashamed to say I never really paid attention to my grandparents way of life. 49. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a1dbbb4a609e153827378c4bf597d8c6" );document.getElementById("jb1fe6f8fb").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *. CHRISTIAN (1,122) 3. I never thought about it much as a child, but time and distance have sharpened my curiosity about this name. The popularity of some of these Southern surnames can also be attributed to the great TV shows and movies in which they are used for the characters. Tipper (with black shoes), Gazzie, Tina (my first cousin). I just found this I was a teenager before I learned that my great Aunt Merkys name was America. Another one that comes to mind is an Irene who is called Arlene. There we around 22.1 thousand people having the . She played this role alongside James Dean. Population Count (2010): 1,625,252. Some were barely readable even in the early 1960s when the first two volumes were printed. My family hails as far back as I can trace it so far to North Carolina. I thought everybody knew what count meant like he is no count. Brown (Old English origin) meaning brun.. I am also sure some of my folks found the Appalachian mountains home because they left the highlands of Scotland to come to America. Mabel (Anglo-Saxon origin) meaning lovable. My Granny changed her name from Oga Bernice to Ogarette and changed my Grandpas name from DArcy to Dorsey. Ive always been interested in unusual names in Appalachia, and always wished i could find the origin or them. Ferrell (Irish origin) meaning man of valor. Most Common Forenames in Tennessee Most Common Forenames in The World Most Common Surnames in The World. } The surnames that saw the largest jump in volume . Then us grandkids came along and our names were pretty modern but our nicknames were Bouga (me), Bumzy, Booter, Bear, Tonzie, Tootie, Slim, Jenzy, Muskrat, Kissy. Lemma is another strange (to me) family name but there are several Lemmas in the cemetery book. 1. Strange how people get their name. Then there was Aunt Alafair. DEC. 15, 2016 Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released the country's 1,000 most common surnames by race and Hispanic origin and those that occurred 100 or more times in the 2010 Census.. Children named after famous people (these are all GIVEN names, not surnames): Henry Clay, Christopher Columbus, James Monroe, John Baptist, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harrison Taft, John Wesley, Queen Mary, George Washington, James Andrew Jackson, John Calhoun, Jefferson Davis. 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 It is not uncommon for neighbours of different religions to share the same surnames in much of . I am enjoying this post (and blog) so much! The fields in the file are as follows: 'yr' - the year (e.g. Not sure if that was a childs pronuncation of her married name which was Lytle (which is my middle name). 29. 7. I was so happy to see your post today! Its the way we spell it, Eroica. Jake because she looked like her daddy. 84. Harrison (English origin) meaning the son of Harry. If you have any suggestions or other nicknames you would like to call your baby boy, let . As of February 2022, Korhonen was the most common surname among the 5.5 million Finnish population. Well, then it is likely you are named after a religious figure or god. Funny how Southerners and Mountain Folk use those family names as middle names. Ive never heard of anyone else with those names but I have always liked them. for David Irenaus, so I definitely remember abbreviated names. Email. My mother was born Elizabeth Ann, but was always called Lizabeth. Now she just goes by Betty. Home. My great grandmother was named Mahala and my grandmother was Jincy. Lemma is another strange (to me) family name but there are several Lemmas in the cemetery book. WCGS Events. 38. I had and uncle named HARDEN. After finding and enjoying your blog so much, I now realize where so many of my familys sayings originated. Boseman (German origin) meaning cunning. More than 1,120 posts contain information relating to more than 720 surnames! Many surnames claimed as scottish are actually much more common in northern England. This is followed by a very large Easter egg hunt for the little ones. Congratulations on your 100,000 mark! Texas is possibly the first place that comes into mind when we think of the South. There is a lady by the name if Ima Hogg, who was from Texas, and was an arts patron, philanthropist, and advocate for a mental health foundation. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. My own name is Patsy (not Patricia), and the few others that I have met with that name have been from the South! Who you talking about? Other Events. Your email address will not be published. You say po-tA-to but I say po-ta-to. Mendoza, quite a popular last name in Florida; Jason Mendoza is the beloved character in the TV show, 'The Good Place'. A second cousin found a labeled portrait of Homer in her late mothers things. Howard (English origin) meaning brave, heart, spirit or hardy. 6. My gg grandfather had 19 siblings. All images and content are subject to copyright and are the sole property of Blind Pig & The Acorn. There are a lot of unusual names in my family tree but my favorite is Happy. 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.. Polly was a very common nickname for Mary in earlier times. 30. My husbands grandmother was named Buena, and she was called Bewnie. Greenway, the powerful mother played by Shirley MacLaine in the famous and beloved movie 'Terms of Endearment'. Of anyone else with those names find the origin or them Bottle of Coca-Cola information provided by Kidadl does at... Last nights video: 100,000 Subscribers | Traditional Appalachian Music | 6 Giveaways is,! 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