Oprey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

The surname Oprey comes from the Irish a Preith or Ó Preith, from the Pictish word predhae.

Early Origins of the Oprey family

The surname Oprey was first found in County Down (Irish:An Dún) part of the Province of Ulster, in Northern Ireland, formerly known as county St Mirren, where it is of Pictish origin.

Early History of the Oprey family

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Oprey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: O'Prey, O'Pray, Prey, Preay and others.

Early Notables of the Oprey family

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Oprey migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Oprey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Daniel O'Prey, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States from Down, in 1905
Grace O'Prey, aged 22, who landed in America from Belfast, in 1907
Mary Anna O'Prey, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Belfast, in 1907
James O'Prey, who immigrated to America, in 1915
James O'Prey, aged 40, who landed in America, in 1915
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Contemporary Notables of the name Oprey (post 1700) +

Professor Paul O'Prey (b. 1956), Vice-Chancellor of Roehampton University in London