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Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname CHRISTIE

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Definition: A diminutive form of the first name Christian (meaning 'follower of Christ') and possibly also of Christopher (meaning 'Christ carrier,' the CHRISTIE name eventually grew into popular use as a surname in Scotland. A sept of Clan Farquharson.

Surname Origin: Scottish

Alternate Surname Spellings: CHRISTY, CHRYSTY

More Resources for the Surname CHRISTIE :

Common Surname Search Tips
Tips and tricks for researching common surnames and picking your CHRISTIE ancestors out from the crowd.

CHRISTIE Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of CHRISTIE ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - CHRISTIE Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the CHRISTIE surname.

CHRISTIE Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Christie surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - CHRISTIE Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Christie surname.

Cousin Connect - CHRISTIE Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname CHRISTIE, and sign up for free notification when new Christie queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - CHRISTIE Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name CHRISTIE.

MyCinnamonToast.com - CHRISTIE Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the CHRISTIE surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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