This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wNC.2ACE/1100.1 Message Board Post: Ken, I'm not sure if you want the history about the Yewens last name.The name came from the Yew tree in either Scotland, or Ireland I can't remeber. They also have a Yew cross that has it's own symbol and design.