Quote Originally Posted by David H View Post
Slohairt,

I have done a lot of research on my wifes and my surnames. My father was adopted at birth. HIs surname was Gibbs. I may have traced his direct line to the Devon/Cornwall area. Do you know the history of that name?
My mother's maiden name was Harrell. I have traced her paternal line to Newcastle in Northumberland. Do you know how that name came about?
My wife's father was a Waring. Do you know anything about that name? We think he came from Canada. He left her family when she was young.

Thanks for your help.
GIBBS Usually, this is English, from the Norman Gibb or Gibbon, which was a pet form of Gilbert.

HARRELL English topographical or patronymic from the personal name Harold?

WARING English topographical? Perhaps related to Warren?

Sorry, I couldn't be more help. English surnames aren't really my forté!