To-names were particularly prevalent in fishing communities in the northeastern part of Scotland, but were also used in the Borders and the West Highlands. In some cases within fishing communities, the names of fishing boats were tacked onto the names people in order to differentiate them from others.
adjective. The definition of matrifocal is a group, tribe or household led by a woman. An example of matrifocal is the Mosuo society in China.
Matrilineal form of society is considered to be one of the significant features of Kerala. It is also known as Marumakkathayam. Matrilineal succession forms a part of the society of Kerala. The medieval Kerala society was shaped not only by caste, but by a parallel system of matrilineal and patrilineal form of inheritance.