De paor Family History

De paor Surname Meaning

The term is a Gaelicized form of Power or earlier le Poer, meaning ‘the pauper.’

It is likely, as Woulfe suggests, that this name originated from individuals taking a vow of poverty.

The Norman family associated with this name arrived in Ireland with Strongbow in 1169.

Upon their arrival, they were granted land in Waterford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: De pass, De pauw, De paz, De palo, De foor, De paola, De paolo, De paoli, Bear, Hector

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