My grandfather told me that he was Scott-Irish. I have no idea what that is. Are the Scott-Irish from Ireland? Is it a combination of Scottish and Irish? Please help.
Please, only answers from people who can really help me find out.
BTW...I cant ask my grandfather, he's since passed.
Thank you.
2007-02-28 04:09:31 · 12 answers · asked by tarita 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
scottish people mainly presbyterian people emigrated over to ireland, mainly northern ireland and stayed there for a few generations then a lot of them moved to america before the major influx of catholic irish, there are a different ethnic group from catholic irish because they are actually scottish.
2007-02-28 04:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Scott Irish
2016-11-03 09:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of Scottish people have an Irish connection (for example if I went back a few geenrations i'm sure I could dig up a few Irish ancestors), but I call myself Scottish, not Scots-Irish. I was born in Scotland & will die here. I don't have immediate plans or feel any deep urge to visit Ireland now or in the near future. This Scots-Irish thing seems to be more an American way of thinking.
2016-03-16 05:51:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the previous answers are at least partially correct. Historically, Scotland was originally known as Alba. Ireland was known as Scotti. Prior to the time of the occupation of the Vikings, many of the clans in Scotti, as a group, went over to Alba, conquered and intermixed with the native, Picts. Eventually, Alba become known as Scotland and Scotti became known as the Land of Eire. There was a great amount of travel, back and forth, with more of the Celtic influence in both countries, including leakage down into what became Wales. Later, with the Vikings blending into Ireland, for about 400 years, that Norse influence was part of both countries, as well as the Celtic influence being merged back into the Norse/Vikings. So, the result, is similar to at least part of the other answers. It would be very difficult to have a pure Irish, Scottish or the other nationalities of what was earlier the land of the Vikings. If there was a all-inclusive DNA of all of the countries: Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Norway, Sweden, Finland, etc., chances are fairly good, that there would be a wee drop of "Scot-Irish" throughout.
2014-07-24 11:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a mix of Scottish & Irish, and they originated in Southern Scotland/Northern England.
2007-02-28 04:15:21 · answer #5 · answered by Pseudo Yuppie (only if I must) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's a combination of Scottish and Irish heritage. Possibly his mom is Irish and his dad Scottish.
2007-02-28 04:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by Brooke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is someone who is 1/2 Irish and 1/2 Scottish
2007-02-28 04:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by tinkerbell82 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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My grandfather told me that he was Scott-Irish. I have no idea what that is. Are the Scott-Irish from Ireland? Is it a combination of Scottish and Irish? Please help.
Please, only answers from people who can really help me find out.
BTW...I cant ask my grandfather, he's since...
2015-08-20 05:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by Clifton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone with only and Scottish and Irish background Mothers one and Fathers the other or vise versa.
2007-02-28 04:12:48 · answer #9 · answered by Matticus Kole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an Irish person whose ancestors are from Scotland.
2007-02-28 04:20:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess some one of Scottish and Irish heratage...I can't think of anyother answer.
2007-02-28 04:12:12 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋