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Origin of Na Total Records: 207  Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: According to 'The Surnames of Ireland' by MacLysaght: MacDonagh--Mac Donnchadha (son of Donagh) A branch of the McDermots of Connacht where the name is very numerous. In Connemara the name is usually that of a branch of the O'Flahertys. The MacDonagh sept in Co.Cork were a branch of the MacCarthys; the name is now rare there and apparently many of these resumed the name MacCarthy. Surnames: Macdonagh, Mcdonagh Submitted by: Bill McDonagh Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Donnachaidh is one of the oldest Scottish clans, arriving in Scotland from Irish Picts anywhere from 40-90 AD. My particular surname, Donachy, I have been told is a 'hideout' name members of the clan took after Culloden in 1746. Being a Highland Clan, we were not on the winning side that day. Go to www.tartans.com for a good overview history. The clan is listed under the great hall. It's also known as Clan Robertson. I'm sure what I'm telling you, you already know about. If any info on the name Donachy could be shared, I'd greatly appreciate it. There's not too many of us :) Surnames: Donachy, Donnachaidh Submitted by: Chris-Anna L. Donachy Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: The originator of the name is said to be the father of Brian Boru,(Breoghan) the family traces the origin to the nephew of Brian Boru- born Brian Mac Kennedie, which was an 11th century High King of Ireland. Spelled Cinneide, (or many other spellings, depending on the language or dialect.) The name found earliest in Tipperary,Ireland around 940A.D. It is Gaelic, first known to have settled in Glenomra(Killokennedy) then later in Ormond. Check out the Heritage Corporation, the Hall of Names, the LDS Church, The Irish and or Scottish Clans. History has the surname Kennedy more promenently used it is the same surname, or family. However, the lines of the family changed the spellings for various reasons/purposes. Surnames: Canady, Caneday, Cannaday, Cannady, Kennedy Submitted by: Clayton Cannaday Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: The spelling of Canedy is one of several varients, of the Irish Gaelic, 'Cinneidigh' or 'Cinneide' which are one and the same. My name is Cannaday, my gggrandfather used Canady.... ALL OF WHICH ARE THE SAME NAME... In English the name is spelled Kennedy still the same name... the Library of Congress recognizes 35 spellings with about 125 varients. Depending on the time frame researched, the family may be any number of nationalities. It started in Ireland. The name was changed to fit in with the language of the people, the branch of the family, in your line, lived with. The most accurate research I have discovered was done in Ireland and Scotland, by the Heritage Corp. through the different church parishes, CHECK OUT the LDS Family Centeres located in Ireland. You do not have to be LDS; I am not. Let me know what you find, I would be interested. The family motto (Irish )is:'The Strong Hand Uppermost' (Scottish) is: 'Consider the End'. There are (3) different Translated meanings for the name, 1.Helmeted-head, 2.Ugly-head, 3.Grim-headed. Some people think the description relates to the description of the character of the Chief of the Clan at the time-He was considered a mean person. Others feel that it relates to the coat of arms which isClayton Cannaday Surnames: Canaday, Canady, Cannady, Cinnedigh, Cinneidigh, Kennedy Submitted by: Clayton Cannaday Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: In researching the French-Canadian side of my family, I have located the surname Bernabe. All of the ancestors I am researching were born in Quebec, Canada, in and near St. Thomas De Pierreville. For now, we can say that the name is of French origin, and that there was a concentration of at least a family branch of Bernabes in Quebec between 1830 and 1900. Surnames: Bernabe Submitted by: Coni Faucher-Perry Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Angela Gernaey from UK told me her family changed the name when they moved to the UK; it was 'Gernaey' when in Belgium; then in the UK, they used 'Gurney' because of simplicity of spelling. She has retained the original. Surnames: Gernaey, Gernay, Gurney Submitted by: Corinne G. Doden Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: This surname in my family originally came from Chudnov, Ukraine. My great grandfather Nathan and Sarah were formally named Muravina.. They changed there name to Mark when they came to the US. Surnames: Mark, Muravina Submitted by: Esther Bradley Mark Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Germanic, I've been told that possibly the Snapp name is an adaptation from 'Schnauppe' and that the name was given to makers of schnapps liquor in Germany, which is kind of funny because the descendants who arrived in the U.S. in 1733 (within 1 year accuracy) were religious zealots of some sort. The first house built and occupied by the original snapp emigrees still stands (I've been told by other snapps online) in Fairfax, VA. The original descendants were father and son. I think the house is brick, but am not sure. I hope this is helpful. There are Snapps in California and TN who know vastly more about Snapp family geneology. Surnames: Snapp, Unknown Submitted by: Frank Snapp Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Sulsona appears to have derived from the name Solsona. Solsona is a town in the Catalonia province of Northeastern Spain. Located approximately 70 km NNE from Barcelona, Solsona was mentioned in Roman times and was referred to as 'Celsano.' This information can be found in 'La Encyclopedia Illustrada de Espana.' I located this information at the library at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Surnames: Solsona, Sulsona Submitted by: Jack Sulsona Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Conan is a celtic name which can still be found prominently in Ireland, Wales, and England. The family has a strong unbroken history with many!!!!!! direct descendants in the USA and throughout the world. Conan is the original with the T being added approx 500-600 yrs ago. The Conants have a prominent history and much info can be found. Surnames: Conan, Conant Submitted by: Jennifer Conant Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Italian, americanized from SCORDOMAGLIA and SCORDAMAGLIA Surnames: Scardina, Scardino, Scordamaglia, Scordomaglia Submitted by: JOE SCARDINA Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: This name was brought to the 'NEW WORLD' by a friar that was assigned by Isabela and Ferdinand to Christopher Columbus. It is directly descended from Spain. Surnames: Maldonado-Torres, Maldonado Submitted by: Maria E. Maldonado Arbelo Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: This family name originated in Tunis, Africa. It was my great grandmother Carmela Caruana Surnames: Caruana Submitted by: Mary Lacroix Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Origin of surname GSCHNEIDINGER / GSCHNAIDINGER%0a%0a%0a%0a1) derivation from the village Gneiding (=near the villages Otzing and Kleinweichs near Plattling, Niederbayern - Lower Bavaria - where the Gschnaidinger / Gschneidinger branch can be found in the 18th century)%0a%0a%0a%0a2) derivation from either the villages Gschnaid or Gschnaidt. Surnames: Gschnaidinger, Gschneidinger Submitted by: Max Gschneidinger Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: The VanArsdol surname is a spelling variation of VanHaesdale. Simon Janz VanHaesdale was the first immigrant to the United States to use this surname. Simon was born in what is now East Flanders Belgium and died in Kings County NY. The name is Dutch, and even though the Dutch did not use surnames in their native lands, when they came to the U.S., the British insisted the immigrants have a surname; so many of them adopted the name of the village in their home land as a surname, hence, 'Van' meaning 'from'. Surnames: VanArsdol Submitted by: Sharon Kelley Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: The name Nagle is from Germany and it means nail maker; the Nagle's were nail makers or smiths in Germany. the name is also spelled Nagel or Nail or Noogle or Naugle. Surnames: Nagel, Nagle, Nail, Naugle Submitted by: Treva 'Naugle' Jones Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: The surname comes out of the old Celtic church. In the celtic church it was not forbidden for priests to marry and many a second son of a noble family inherited the position of abbot of a monestary. The most prevalent branch of the name comes from the scottish and belongs to the siol alpine. The scottish line of kings. Branches of the framilies spread rapidly over the countries of Ireland,Scotland,France and britain, Usually transplanted by wars between these countries and by alliances. The name is to be found in the dooms day book,(the first english census) conducted by Willian the conquerer in 1066. The celtic church was eventually replaced by the Roman church but roots to that celtic past live and religion live on in the name of Abbott. Surnames: Abbot, Abbott, Abot, Mcnab, Mcnabb Submitted by: gerald L.R.Abbott Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: After nearly a century of family research, the origin of the Yancey family and the Yancey name itself, for the most part, still lie in obscurity. The history of the Yancey family has been traced back to the early 1700's to the colony of Virginia where branches of the family were living in the counties of New Kent, Hanover, Louisa, Spotsylvania and Culpeper. Where did these families come from? When and how did they immigrate to America? How did the name itself originate? These are questions that have eluded Yancey researchers for decades, most of the answers to which still lie undiscovered. What follows is not the discussion of any recent major discovery concerning the origin of the family, but a general summary of the various theories and traditions concerning the history of the family as well as some rather general information concerning life in Virginia during the 17th century. This is given to help the reader develop some general insight as to who our early Yancey ancestors were, and what life may have been like for them in the early Virginia Colony. Surnames: Nanney, Nanny, Yance, Yaney, Yanney, Yonce, Yoncey, Yoncy, Yance, Yancey, Yancy Submitted by: admin J Yancey Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: There are Irish Foxes and Cambro-Norman Foxes in Ireland. The origins of the Irish Fox name are commonly believed to originate with 11th century Tadhg 'The Fox' O'Catharnaigh, chief of Teathbha (or Teffia), who was apparently clever 'like a fox' in battle as well as in acquiring land. Several Irish annals point to a different story - that in the year 1024 'the men of Teathbha' killed Ireland's chief poet/historian of that era - and that they in turn were killed and left unburied, afterwards acquiring a foul odor. Another version has the killer or killers remaining alive after their evil deed, but forever after carried a foul odor with them (divine retribution). The odor was similar to that of a fox, which has a scent similar to that of a skunk.%0a%0aThis unfortunate story does not carry any more credibility than the first story simply because, in a time period when people might easily change their names to suit their purposes, it is hard to believe subsequent generations would CHOOSE to perpetuate a surname which had socially negative connotations.%0a%0aFor more on the Fox name and Fox history, as well as background to the Cambro-Norman Foxes, see Fox Clan website at the link directly above. Surnames: Fox, Kearney, Sionnach Submitted by: MJ Fox Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: The name originated from Jacob Jansen who was from Etten Holland. When he came to New York in about 1660 he listed his name as Jacob Jansen von or van (meaning from) Etten. The name became Jacob Jansen Van Etten. Variations of the name have developed over the years as the family spread throughout the United States. Surnames: Van Eaton, Van Etten, Van Nattan, Vanatta, Vannatta Submitted by: Sue Devine Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: My homepage traces the origin of the Hannay`s of Sorbie in S/W Scotland (Kirkcudbrightshire) Surnames: Hanna, Hannah, Hannay Submitted by: Wayne Hannay Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Kilmarnock, Scotland, was the home of an orphan boy Thomas, born about 1580. His adoptive parents, an older couple, lived on a high (Tanna) hill outside of the towm. Hence Tommy Tannahill! Surnames: Taneyhill, Tannahill, Tannehill, Tanneyhill Submitted by: C. E. Lennon Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: From german descendant. Either from the german name Schriflum or nach Orten. Surnames: Liebnau, Liebneau Submitted by: Brenda Gallagher Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: 11th Century Romany.(gyspsy) romanies originated in Northern India. They lived in clans called DOMS. Pressure from the south caused some clans to move to NARD- far north of India. From there they emigrated throughout Europe. When asked who they were they answered that they were the clan from nard ie DOMNARD. In england the name changed to dennard. Surnames: Dennard, Denard, Denyard, Denerd Submitted by: brian dennard Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: melbourne australia origin Surnames: Nunan Submitted by: Angela Nunan Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Mandernach is German meaning Man Of Night Surnames: Mandernach Submitted by: Jeanne Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Wymondham, Leicestershire area Surnames: Bursnall Submitted by: J Cross Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Long life, and eternal power. Surnames: Nayee Submitted by: Matt Stewart Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Looking for Joseph and Susan:children are William(b.1856,d.1938), Belle, Sally, Isaiah(sp), and Harry. They were Penn. Dutch descent, worked as caretakers on a rich estate. Surnames: Huffnagle Submitted by: Annette Huffnagle Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Looking for sibling of Pietro Anastasi there were at least 7 - possible name Joseph, Anthony. Pietro Born in 1862 in Bauso (Now Villa Franca Terrena) Came to the US in 1896 settled in Boston. Died 1932. He was a barber. Wife Domenica Badessa - 8 sons. Surnames: Anastasi Submitted by: Richard Anastasia Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Australian branch of the Linard's, descended from John Linard m. Elizabeth Giblett, Bristol U.K. 1772 Surnames: Linard Submitted by: Keith Linard Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: William McConnaughay abt 1800 Burbon KY md Amariah Moore 1820 in Sumner, Tennessee. Surnames: McConaha Submitted by: Dougan Jacobs Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: William McConnaughay abt 1800 Burbon KY md Amariah Moore 1820 in Sumner, Tennessee. Surnames: McConnahay Submitted by: Dougan Jacobs Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: William McConnaughay abt 1800 Burbon KY md Amariah Moore 1820 in Sumner, Tennessee. Surnames: McConnaughay Submitted by: Dougan Jacobs Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: William McConnaughhay abt 1800 Burbon KY md Amariah Moore 1820 in Sumner, Tennessee. Surnames: McConnaughhay Submitted by: Dougan Jacobs Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: Also spelled Knoer, Knerr, Kanarr - Germany>PA Surnames: KNARR Submitted by: Sandra R. Hart Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: My g-gf George KNACKSTEDT came to US in the early 1860's. Rumor has it he was accompanied by 11 brothers and one sister. If you know of a large group that came from Germany at that time, I would love to hear from you. Might have IL. roots and ended up in St. Louis, MO. George died in 1915. He was married to Minnie STUHR. Surnames: Knackstedt Submitted by: Helen Origin of Na, Meaning of Na Origin: lancashire,uk origins,means wood/forest on a hill. Surnames: snape Submitted by: karen 2/17/2012 12:40 AM Page 1 of 6

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