Last Name HUYSHESummary/Contribute |
| Meaning | Local: Of Huish, a parish in diocese Exeter. Devonshire has parishes of Huishe, North Huish, South Huishm and a place named Mehuish, whence the surname. It seems to be a local term peculiar to the district. Huish as a parish is spelt Hewis. | |
| Origin | English, Irish |
Scottish surnamesScottish last names divide themselves into two classes: Highland and Lowland.In very few instances the names were considered before the eleventh century. They became significantly better known only since the thirteen century. Just like English and other last n... |
How many distinct last names exist in the United States of America?How does one estimate/guess that number? The first source that comes to mind is the result of the latest available census. We know that 2000 year census presents us with a little over 150,000 unique surnames. The least po... |
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