The Quest for a Lost Race

by Thomas Edward Pickett

Holmes. From Norse Holmer (an islet in a lake). D. B. de Holme, a tenant in chief. William du Holme, 1180-95.

Hood. Norse Udi. Danish Hude. The popular hero, Robin, seems to have been of Scandinavian descent. John Hood, of Kentucky, was pre-eminently a "fighting general." Jesse James was the Robin Hood of our day.

Hooker.

Hooper.

Hord. A Swedish name, borne by a general of Charles XII.

Howel.

Hudson. Hudson of Maysville, an intimate friend of General Grant.

Hughes.

Hulbard. For Hubert.