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Permalink Reply by Micháel 3 hours ago

While the name Perry is not exclusively Irish, it does have Irish origins and is found in Ireland. It can be a surname derived from the Old Irish words "Péaraí" or "Péarach," meaning "wanderer" or "adventurer," and also from the Irish surname "Pery". The name can also be found in England, Scotland, and Wales, with some Irish families having roots in Brittany, France.
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Irish Origins:
The surname Perry has roots in the Gaelic language and is found in the western counties of Ireland, such as Waterford, Kerry, and Cork.
English and French Connections:
Perry can also be an Anglicized form of Welsh "ap Herry" (son of Harry) or from the French "Perre/Pierre".
Multiple Meanings:
The name is associated with pear trees, stony places, and also with the concept of a wanderer or adventurer.
Global Presence:
While originating in the British Isles, the name Perry is now found globally, with a significant presence in countries with large Irish diaspora communities.
Not exclusively Irish:
While Perry has Irish connections, it is not solely an Irish name, as it also has English, French, and Welsh origins.

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Permalink Reply by Juan Antonio Rubio 8 minutes ago

Thank you for all this information Micháel.

Effectively the oldest relative Perry I have information was from Gloucester (England). His name was John or James Perry (there exists contradictory information in documents). He married with Margaret Juxon also from Gloucester. Their son was Captain George Perry, and he was the first Perry who was to Ireland in 1639. He married Mary Magher from Tipperary County (Ireland).

I have information of the Coat of Arms of their lineage: The coats of arms of this branch of the "Perry" family, allowed by Ulster in 1773, were: Shield: Quartered, gules and or, on a band argent, three lions passant and guarded sable. Crest: A doe's head elbowed argent, holding in its mouth a pear branch in fruit.

If you know something about them or you know where I could find more information it will be very appreciated.

Kind regards from Spain.

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