Hi Marsha, My name, by the way, is MARKIN not Martin. It was originally Markyn in Wales and later England. Have no idea as to its origins. As to Hinchy, I doubt it would arise from where you suggest, since the word is spelled 'hEnchman'. I think you'll find Hinchy derives from a place name, similar to Sikes. As to Aycock . . . I won't hazard a guess for decorum's sake. heheheh Thanks for the note, I love that sort of stuff. Ed -----Original Message----- From: Kenneth Banasiewicz <bwhiz@mindspring.com> To: DanvilleCrossing-L@rootsweb.com <DanvilleCrossing-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 12:45 PM Subject: Name Origins >Hello Dr. Martin: > >I am interested in name origins. > >My lines are diverse. > >Smotherman derived from English Smithyman. Obviously a Blacksmith or Smithy > >Sikes. English: Sike is a river and Sikes are people who lived by the river. > Scottish: Stream flowing from a bog. > American version I presume would be Riverrats. (Hahahaha) > >Got any ideas about Hinchey or Aycock. Both I believe are English. Would appriciate information. >The only thing that jumps to mind for Hinchey is "hinchman" and the other one I have no clue. > >Marsha B. > > >Marsha B. > > > >==== DanvilleCrossing Mailing List ==== >My Family Tree has Root Rot !! > >