Gohery History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

The surname Gohery is an Anglicization of the Irish Ó Gothraidh, which in turn is derived from the personal name Gothfrith or Godefrid. This personal name, meaning "god peace" is said to have been brought to Ireland by the Norsemen. It was borne by Godfrid, the grandson of Ivar, who ruled Dublin in 921-7. Godfrid, the son of Sitric was defeated by Ruaidr¡ ua Canann in 950. Gofraid mac Amlaib meic Ragnaill (died 1075) was a late eleventh-century King of Dublin. The name Godfrey also came to Ireland with English settlers in the 17th century.

Early Origins of the Gohery family

The surname Gohery was first found in the district between Portumna and Birr, in present day County Offaly (Irish: Uíbh Fháilí) originally the Kingdom of Uí Failghe, located in central Ireland in the Province of Leinster, and north County Tipperary.

Early History of the Gohery family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gohery research. Another 23 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1664 and 1666 are included under the topic Early Gohery History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gohery Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gohery, Geoghery, Gohary, Godfry, Godfrey and many more.

Early Notables of the Gohery family

Notable among the family name at this time was

the Gohery family of Tipperary

Migration of the Gohery family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cormac Godfrey, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1820; Ann and John Godfrey, who immigrated to Quebec in 1834; John Godfery, who landed in New York in 1852.

The Gohery Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Deus et libertas
Motto Translation: God and liberty