Couldn't find any of the spellings you give, but did find: STRAINGE, STRANEO, STRANI, STRANIERI, STRANIERO, STRANIO, STRANO (English [1st one], Italian [all the rest]) Variations of "STRANGE", nickname for a newcomer to an area. Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges. and: STRAIN, STRAINE (Ir.) Anglicized form of "Strahan". \ STRAHAN (Ir., Sc.) Grandson of "Struthan" (poet); variant of "Strachan" \ STRACHAN (Scot., Ir.) One who came from Strachan (valley field), in Kincardineshire; grandson of Struthan (poet). Source: New Dictionary of American Family Names by E.C. Smith. Barbara William Stranney wrote: > Hi everybody! > > I'm new to this list and don't know what's expected yet so I'll keep this first email short. If more detail is required please just let me know. I am interested in the origins and meaning of the surname "Straney". Variations of Straney, I have found, are "Stranie, Strany, Stranay, Stranny, Stranney and Strainey. People of that name have lived from at least 1680s onwards in Co Down N Ireland, Southern Scotland, North-West England and Isle of Man. The major movements of these Straneys have been to USA mainly; a smaller number to Canada; a smaller number still to New South Wales Australia. > I have an "internet friend" who lives in USA who is very interested in this same name and its origins. I intend persuading him to join this list! I'll say no more for now. I would like advice from the list administrator as to what is expected here. I did look for archival material to browse but couldn't find any. I assume the list is very new. > > I would very much appreciate any help or assistance anyone can give me with the above. I'll return the favour if I can. > > Best Regards, > > Builly. > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp
Barbara, Thanks for that. You've given me plenty to think about. Billy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "LaChance" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 4:22 AM Subject: Re: [SURNAME-ORIGINS] Introduction > Couldn't find any of the spellings you give, but did find: > STRAINGE, STRANEO, STRANI, STRANIERI, STRANIERO, STRANIO, STRANO (English [1st one], Italian [all the rest]) Variations of "STRANGE", nickname for a newcomer to an area. > Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges. > and: > STRAIN, STRAINE (Ir.) Anglicized form of "Strahan". > \ STRAHAN (Ir., Sc.) Grandson of "Struthan" (poet); variant of "Strachan" > \ STRACHAN (Scot., Ir.) One who came from Strachan (valley field), in Kincardineshire; grandson of Struthan (poet). > Source: New Dictionary of American Family Names by E.C. Smith. > Barbara > > William Stranney wrote: > > > Hi everybody! > > > > I'm new to this list and don't know what's expected yet so I'll keep this first email short. If more detail is required please just let me know. I am interested in the origins and meaning of the surname "Straney". Variations of Straney, I have found, are "Stranie, Strany, Stranay, Stranny, Stranney and Strainey. People of that name have lived from at least 1680s onwards in Co Down N Ireland, Southern Scotland, North-West England and Isle of Man. The major movements of these Straneys have been to USA mainly; a smaller number to Canada; a smaller number still to New South Wales Australia. > > I have an "internet friend" who lives in USA who is very interested in this same name and its origins. I intend persuading him to join this list! I'll say no more for now. I would like advice from the list administrator as to what is expected here. I did look for archival material to browse but couldn't find any. I assume the list is very new. > > > > I would very much appreciate any help or assistance anyone can give me with the above. I'll return the favour if I can. > > > > Best Regards, > > > > Builly. > > > > ============================== > > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > >