Terrance Surname HistoryThe Terrance surname is an Anglicization, derived from the Irish Gaelic "Mac Toirdhealbhaigh." Early Origins of the Terrance familyThe surname Terrance was first found in Leinster, where they held a family seat as chiefs of Hy-Cinselagh. Irish history, after the Norman Conquest of England, was strongly influenced by the invasion of Strongbow in 1172, almost equal to the enormous Irish cultural impact on England Scotland, Wales and the whole of Europe before the Norman Conquest from the 1st to 7th centuries. Many Irish clanns, sept names were intermixed and family groupings became almost indistinguishable. This family name was found later in Armagh and Down to the north where the name also became a Christian Name. Early History of the Terrance familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Terrance research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Terrance History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Terrance Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: McTurley, Turley, McTirlay, Turlough, McTurlogh, McTorrilogh, Torley, McTerrelly, Terrance, Terence, Terry, McTorrilogh, McTirloch and many more. Early Notables of the Terrance familyMore information is included under the topic Early Terrance Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Terrance Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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