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.
Societies which are patrilineal define families as connecting between generations through the fatherâs line. Societies which are matrilineal define families as connecting between generations through the motherâs line.The succession of names, property, titles and other valuables in society tend to be passed on in either a female line or male line in different societies.ocieties which are patrilineal define families as connecting between generations through the fatherâs line. Societies which are matrilineal define families as connecting between generations through the motherâs line.