Unusual Surname Buckalew

[Dram]

Recently turned up a previously unknown line in my family with the Surname of Buckalew.

Anyone have more information on this surname?

Thanks.

Just realized I probably posted this in the wrong area. Mods please move to appropriate thread. My apologies.

[Dale Seago]

Pretty sure it's just an alternative spelling of Buccleuch.

EDIT: Here you go -- http://www.clanscottsociety.org/FAQ.html

[Dram]

Thanks Dale. To be honest, in all of my years I had never heard of this surname let alone, did I know it was a family name.

[EagleJCS]

Dale got it in one!

Buckalew is a variant of Buccleuch (buck-LOO). The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry is the Chief of Clan Scott. The Buccleuch's are the senior branch of the clan.


Scott is my surname, and I'm a member of the Clan Scott Society. Since Dale posted the link to the Society's website, I think that's all you'll need.

[Dram]

Dale got it in one!

Buckalew is a variant of Buccleuch (buck-LOO). The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry is the Chief of Clan Scott. The Buccleuch's are the senior branch of the clan.


Scott is my surname, and I'm a member of the Clan Scott Society. Since Dale posted the link to the Society's website, I think that's all you'll need.

Thanks Eagle. This has been quite interesting for me. Although this is a very early line in my family it's nice to know the history.

[Joshua]

One of my best friends is a Buckley and wears the Buccleuch tartan. In his searching, this name was pretty common throughout the British Isles and common from Scotland, to England and through Ireland, and in each area it had a unique spelling but similar pronounciation. His "Buckley" background was via late immigration from Ulster, late 1800's.

[Dram]

One of my best friends is a Buckley and wears the Buccleuch tartan. In his searching, this name was pretty common throughout the British Isles and common from Scotland, to England and through Ireland, and in each area it had a unique spelling but similar pronounciation. His "Buckley" background was via late immigration from Ulster, late 1800's.

Is the the pronounciation Buck-a-loo?

[castledangerous]

I worked at Buckalew's Restaurant and Bar in Beach Haven NJ six summers back when I was in school. It is still there, although the family sold it.

[Seanmadra]

Went to school with Buckalews in CT.

[Dram]

I worked at Buckalew's Restaurant and Bar in Beach Haven NJ six summers back when I was in school. It is still there, although the family sold it.

Interesting. I believe New Jersey was where many of the Buckalews settled upon their arrival to the states.