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Does anyone know about the surname Huie or Shelnutt? i think it
from a welsh background. thnx in advance!
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According to my surname book, Huie is actually a variant of the Gaelic Mac Giolla Dhuibh meaning "son of the blackhaired boy". Seems to be a progression like Mac Giolla Dhuibh -> McGilduff -> McIlghuie -> McAhuie -> Huie.

Shelnutt, I do not know.
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