Super Tuesday - 2 votes for the kilt!

**Woodsheal** · 6th February 08, 04:25 PM

There is probably a tartan associated with "McCain", though I think the name is Irish, related to O'Kane or Kane. During the New Hampshire primary I saw folks holding up placards which read "Irish for McCain!" But, will an old Naval aviator don a kilt!

I've wracked my brains trying to figure out the ethnic origins of "Huckabee"....

**gilmore** · 6th February 08, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

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I've wracked my brains trying to figure out the ethnic origins of "Huckabee"....

The "-by" or "-bee" suffix on a British surname almost always comes originally from the Norse word for "farm." When the Vikings invaded and settled the eastern part of what is now England they often used this word for their settlements, many of which latter became villages, which became in turn the surname used for those who came from them.

I have no idea about the origin of "Hucka-."

**Woodsheal** · 6th February 08, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by gilmore

The "-by" or "-bee" suffix on a British surname almost always comes originally from the Norse word for "farm." When the Vikings invaded and settled the eastern part of what is now England they often used this word for their settlements, many of which latter became villages, which became in turn the surname used for those who came from them.

I have no idea about the origin of "Hucka-."

Interesting! "Hucka-" itself sounds like it could be Scandanavian in origin....

**McClef** · 6th February 08, 05:04 PM

-berry Finn?

**gilmore** · 6th February 08, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

-berry Finn?

Dunno. Are there huckleberries in England?

**BoldHighlander** · 6th February 08, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by gilmore

The "-by" or "-bee" suffix on a British surname almost always comes originally from the Norse word for "farm." When the Vikings invaded and settled the eastern part of what is now England they often used this word for their settlements, many of which latter became villages, which became in turn the surname used for those who came from them.

That's interesting because with my Scottish ancestors surname (Scobee / Scoby / Scobie) I've been told in conversations with the Mackay clan Seanachaidh (Scotland) that:

"in the Dictionary of Surnames, they say that the name came from the ancient possession of land of this name in Perthshire, but the Scoby family of Yorks must derive from an Old Norse "-farm" name.
(In fact, Rescobie is a small village just East of Forfar.)"

Was this just the case for England proper, or did this happen with the Norse & surnames in Scotland as well?

**SteveB** · 6th February 08, 05:32 PM

I am the Warden for my precinct at the Polls. Day starts at 5:00 A.M. and ends at 10:30 P.M. My function is to supervise the poll workers, and resolve any issues that occur during the election. Due to a fairly heavy turnout, I had the pleasure of working very steady all day. All of the workers have been with me for a number of years and are used to the kilt. I had only question about it from a voter. He wishing to know where to get one. A great day kilted at the polls. Outfit for primary election is in my avatar, with the addition of a dark green jacket.
---- Steve

**Mountain Scot** · 6th February 08, 10:19 PM

I always love to wear my Freedom of Scotland Tartan kilt to vote. Seems appropriate in a democracy!!

Aaron
clans@iescots.com

**McClef** · 7th February 08, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by gilmore

Dunno. Are there huckleberries in England?

I dunno - I don't live in England, certainly they are not native to Wales.

But we did get Huckleberry Hound on TV.

**davedove** · 7th February 08, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by gilmore

Has MacCain tried to energize the Scots vote yet? What clan is MacCain?

Evidently the Kennedys, Kerry and the other Irish weren't able to do much for O'Bama in Massachusetts.

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

There is probably a tartan associated with "McCain", though I think the name is Irish, related to O'Kane or Kane. During the New Hampshire primary I saw folks holding up placards which read "Irish for McCain!" But, will an old Naval aviator don a kilt!

I've wracked my brains trying to figure out the ethnic origins of "Huckabee"....

Actually, McCain is probably one of the variations of MacIan, which does have a tartan (see my avatar). Other variations include McKane, McKean, etc.

You know, my grandmother was a McKean. Maybe he's a long lost relative.