Does anyone know its true origin? Does it have anything to do with allegiance to William of Orange, as someone told me the other day.
2007-02-07 11:43:33 · 5 answers · asked by Rachel Maria 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It does according to wikipedia, but it is of course updated by the public so there is no guarantee it is true. But that does mean at least someone else has heard of it at least!
2007-02-07 11:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe this originated in America for people who lived in the mountains. There used to be a programme on TV some time back, it was called "The Beverley Hill Billies". It was about a Family who lived in the mountains, and they found oil on their land. They moved to Beverley hills, but still lived in the style that they have always done.
2007-02-07 21:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The early settlers in apalacion mountains USA included a large number of Scottish who were inclined to call their sons William so people began calling them Hillbillys . Sorry about spelling of mountains.
2007-02-08 08:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has nothing to do with William of Orange
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=hill+billy&searchmode=none
Check it out
2007-02-07 19:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it all began with someone shouting 'Run to the hills Billy'. First thing that came in my head, i don't really know.
2007-02-07 20:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋