The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames

The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames PDF

Author: Clifford Stanley Sims

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2014-02-03

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9781294570424

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Origin And Signification Of Scottish Surnames: With A Vocabulary Of Christian Names Clifford Stanley Sims J. Munsell, 1862 Names, Personal

The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames. with a Vocabulary of Christian Names

The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames. with a Vocabulary of Christian Names PDF

Author: Clifford Stanley Sims

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 9781230350264

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1862 edition. Excerpt: ... BALFOUE. Local: from the castle and barony of Balfour near the junction of the rivers Or and Leven. The family are descended from Sir Michael de Balfour, temp. William the Lion. BALLANTESTE. Local: from Baalen, and teine, fire, the fire of Baal. A place where Bal, or Belus, was worshiped by the Celts. BAKNATYNE. A hill where fires were kindled. BANNERMAK Assumed because of the family being hereditary standard bearers to the king; they bear in their arms a banner displayed argent, on a canton azure, St. Andrew's cross. BARBER. A dresser of the hair and beard. BARCLAY. Originally Berkely. The name signifies a birchfield, and was assumed from the town of Berkelv in Gloucestershire. Roger de Berkely, a Saxon living at the time of the conquest was the grandfather of Theobald de Berkely, who settled in Scotland, and was the ancester of the Barclays. BARON. A valiant man. BARE. Local: from the parish of Barr in Ayrshire. BAXTER. A baker. BELSCHES. Local: From the barony of Belsches in Roxburghshire. The name has been written Belasis, Belases, Belshes, Belshaes, and Belsches. The family are descended from Ralph de Belasyse in Durham, who was settled there soon after the Conquest. BENNETT. A contraction of Benedict, from Benedictus, blessed. BETHUNE. Local: from the town of Bethune in France. The Scottish branch of the family are descended from Robert de Bethune who came to Scotland in 1165. BIGGAR. Local: from the town of Biggar in Lanarkshire. BINNEY. The hill near the water--from bin, a hill, and ea, water. BINNING. The family bear a wagon in their arms because of one of them having, temp. David n, gone as leader of a party in a wagon, covered with hay, and surprised and taken from the English the Castle of Linlithgow. BIRNEY. Local: from the...

The Surnames of Scotland

The Surnames of Scotland PDF

Author: George F. Black

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Published: 2022-03-03

Total Pages: 2181

ISBN-13: 1788852966

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First published by the New York Public Library in 1946, Black's The Surnames of Scotland has long established itself as one of the great classics of genealogy. Arranged alphabetically, each entry contains a concise history of the family in question (with many cross-references), making it an indispensable tool for those researching their own family history, as well as readers with a general interest in Scottish history. An informative introduction and glossary also provide much useful information.

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