Barry Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Barry mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Barry name
Barry came to Ireland with the Normans. The family took its name from Barry Island in Glamorgan, Wales, and Robert and Philip de Barri were among the first Cambro-Norman knights in Ireland; the chronicler Gerald of Wales was their kinsman. The Barrys became one of the great families of County Cork, later Earls of Barrymore. In some places Barry also stands for Irish Ó Báire.
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This overview covers the Barry name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Barry name FAQ
What does the Barry name mean?
From Barry (Glamorgan). Common variants include de Barry, Barrie, O'Barry.
Where does the Barry surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Barry coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Barry crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Barry coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).