Poer Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Behind the Poer surname stands Power, an Irish name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. The name is generally explained as “Poor (nickname)”.

Poer and Power

Before spelling was fixed, Power was also written Poer. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Le Poer and Powers.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Power surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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