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Origin of black Total Records: 8  Origin of black, Meaning of black Origin: Henry Blacker family of Frederick Co., Va. is of German origin. Surnames: Blacher, Blackart, Blacker Submitted by: Sandy Neder Origin of black, Meaning of black Origin: A 'Scot-Irish' family that probably originated in England. Sometimes spelled Blackerd, Blacard, Blackheart, Blackhart, Blockard, Blackhard. Surnames: Blackard Submitted by: Andy Blackard (NC) Origin of black, Meaning of black Origin: i am the daughter of john black and christina o'neil my grandparents wear Alexandra black and Margaret williamson from cambuslang, glasgow, scotland Surnames: Black Submitted by: Sandra Dashwood Origin of black, Meaning of black Origin: ISO ancestors and descendants of James Black, b. bet 1776 - 1784, , Culpeper, VA, d. , Bourbon, KY and m. ,, VA. He had 6 children, including James Black, b. 1798, , Culpeper, VA. Surnames: Black Submitted by: Deborah A. Burkhart Origin of black, Meaning of black Origin: It appears that the BLACKARD family came to South Carolina in the early to mid 1700's from Scotland. Would like to correspond with all descendants to exchange family information - I believe we are ALL cousins. Surnames: BLACKARD Submitted by: Kes Truelove Origin of black, Meaning of black Origin: Originally from Scotland, before the use of surnames, they were the "People of the Black Well". Wells were healing and sacred places and so the people who were caretakers had a holy job. There were several black wells, one the well of St. Margaret, which was a healing place. Surnames: Blackwell Submitted by: Origin of black, Meaning of black Origin: england Surnames: black Submitted by: Origin of black, Meaning of black Origin: More specifically, Cooper is the English name for the craftsperson who shapes the timber for the barrels. The Metal rings are crafted by a Blacksmith. The German connection to this Trade is in the name Dauber. Not sure how Italian comes into it. Surnames: Cooper, Blacksmith, Smith, Dauber Submitted by: Carsten Daber 11/23/2009 6:50 PM Page 1 of 1

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