Meaning of a Street name .

[gowjani]

At one time I lived in CRAIGBANZO Street , Faifley , Clydebank . Does anyone have any idea as to what the name means ? The first part I can understand , it`s the second bit that`s the puzzle . Was it the surname of someone called Craig ? Any ideas welcome . Thanks , Graham.

[nanny jan]

Hi,

Have you contacted the local council? I think they are responsible for choosing street names.


Nanny Jan

[gowjani]

I haven`t tried them yet . Just thought I would see if anyone out there knew first . Thanks , Graham.

[conahy calling]

http://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=banzo

Banzo is a surname, see link.  So possibly street is named after someone called Craig Banzo.  This is sheer speculation/guesswork on my part

[stanmapstone]

Craigbanzo = Craguentalach Saints' Cults in the Celtic World http://www.rootschat.com/links/0y3i/

Stan

[timeforteasir]

Hi! Street names are named after people which is correct. But before you make the mistake of contacting the Council how about you ask the local people. Maybe the elderly will know who Craig was? Remember streets are named after popular and/or famous people, Eg: Victoria Avenue, we all know who Queen Vic was right?

[Flattybasher9]

Having searched S.P. /  I.G.I. / Free BMD, I cannot find a Craig Banzo. Loads of other Banzo's, including a group of them in New Orleans 

Regards

Malky

[stanmapstone]

What is wrong with the information I posted?
Stan

[Flattybasher9]

Nothing which I personally saw. I note that it is mentioned in Appendix 3, Kilpatrick in the Thirteenth Century as you said. I personally, through basic curiosity, took another route, and just for fun, added my sence of mirth. The sun is shining, has been all day, little or no wind, and no rain. Spring has sprung.

Regards

Malky