This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: akabarney Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.kid.general/2270.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CORRECTION to my previous post today - I stated in error that "mac" refers to "first born". NOT TRUE. The term "mac" merely means "son". There is no difference between adopted son and directly descended unless stated. The term "Fitz" means first-born. Sorry to have misled you. - Stan - Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.