Melungeons is a term for numerous groups of people of the Southeastern United States who descend from European and Sub-Saharan African settlers.

What are common Melungeon last names?

Some of the most prominent surnames that have been claimed as potentially associated with a Melungeon identity include Bowling (Bolin), Bunch, Chavis (Chavez), Collins, Epps, Evans, Fields, Francisco, Gibson, Gill, Goins, Goodman, Minor, Mise, Moore, Mullins, Osborn(e), Phipps, Reeves (Rives, Rieves, Reeves, Reaves), ...

What is meant by Melungeon?

sometimes offensive. : one of a group of people of uncertain ancestry in the southern Appalachians especially of eastern Tennessee.