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The overwhelmingly most common usage is #1 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch-Irish_Americans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch-Irish_Americans).

• smcl 5y ago
  Right so this is what I meant. I've seen a few people proudly declaring their Scotch-Irish ancestry and in the same breath cursing those awful Brits who colonised Ireland (without realising that is technically the ancestors they are proud of). Like I'm not expecting anyone to be ashamed or anything, but a little awareness goes a long way and can save a few awkward situations
  • cat199 5y ago
    > a little awareness goes a long way and can save a few awkward situations if society ever gets this right about northern ireland it will be a good day for everyone :)
  • Ichthypresbyter 5y ago
    There's a reason why hillbillies are hillbillies, and it's not just because it sounds good. (People in those parts of the country are disproportionately likely to be Scotch-Irish, and therefore to have an ancestor who named a child after William III).
    • smcl 5y ago
      Interesting, that's a new one on me! Thanks
  • mbg721 5y ago
    (Ricardo Montalban opens cigar box.) "Cuban?"