Is "Xy" a real surname or some kind of designation for something else in the "mystery" category? Or what?

Question

I am finding final ancestors with the first name where their surnames should be and their surnames are now, "Xy."  What is this all about?  Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi Richard,

It looks like those profiles were imported via gedcom a long time ago.  The manager has not had any activity since 2011, but you could contact him if you wish:  link to contact profile manager

I think it is an obvious mistake that you are welcome and invited to fix.  If you have any sources to add those are appreciated too :)

Thank you for helping keep it all straight.

Have a nice day!

Answer 2

Peter Y. Xy...sohtes

New York, Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924

residence: Giannitoa

immigration: 5 April 1905

 

Jeane ...Xy

England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

burial: 19 July 1704 Catcott, Somerset, England

father: Thomas ...Xy

mother: Hannah

 

Crisome Xy...

England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

burial: 23 August 1683 St. James, Bristol, Gloucester, England

father: Xy...

 

James *Xy

Minnesota, State Census, 1875

birth: 1847 New Brunswick

residence: 1875 , , Minnesota

other: Richard Sutton, Hannah Sutton, James Sutton, Mary Sutton, Ellen Doyle, Patrick Whalen...

 

Petrona Xy

Guatemala Baptisms, 1730-1917

christening: 3 July 1835 San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

residence: San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

father: Pedro Xy

mother: Maria Ycal

 

Pablo Xy

Guatemala Baptisms, 1730-1917

christening: 28 September 1835 San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

residence: San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

father: Vicente Xy

mother: Maria Gul

 

M. Rosario Xy

Guatemala Baptisms, 1730-1917

christening: 12 October 1835 San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

residence: San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

mother: Teresa Xy

 

Juaqn. Xy

Guatemala Baptisms, 1730-1917

christening: 18 October 1835 San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

residence: San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

father: Pedro Xy

mother: Maria Cus

 

Petrona Xy

Guatemala Baptisms, 1730-1917

christening: 3 July 1835 San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

father: Pedro Xy

mother: Maria Ycal

 

M. Rosario Xy

Guatemala Baptisms, 1730-1917

christening: 12 October 1835 San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

mother: Teresa Xy

 

Ysabel Xij

Guatemala Marriages, 1750-1930

marriage: 30 June 1811 Nuestra Senora De Los Angeles, Cantel, Quezaltenango, Guatemala

spouse: Diego Morales

 

Leen Xy

New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Passenger Lists, 1839-1973

emigration: 1908

immigration: 1908 Tahiti, New Zealand