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Irish names were rarely spelled consistently in the Middle Ages. Spelling variations of the name Byrne dating from that time include Byrne, Byrnes, O'Byrne, O'Byrnes and others.
First found in Leinster, where they were descended from Bran, the King of Leinster who died in 1052. He was descended from Cathair Mor King of Leinster, who was also Monarch of all Ireland about 200 A.D. From this stem King Conn of the Hundred Battles was also descended.
Thousands of Irish Families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Byrne: Dinnis Byrne, who settled in Barbados in 1679; Adam O'Byrne, who settled in Jamaica in 1734; James and Patrick O'Byrne, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1806.
Motto Translated: I have fought and conquered.
For more information on the last name Byrne, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.
- Donn Byrne (1889-1928), Irish-American novelist who's works include "Messer Marco Polo" (1921) and "Hangman's House" (1926)
- Tommy Byrne (b. 1919), American, professional (Major League) baseball player
- Bobby Byrne (1918-2006), American jazz musician
- David Byrne (b. 1952), American (Scottish born) singer and songwriter
- Alfred Byrne, Irish politician, who served as both an MP in the United Kingdom House of Commons, and as a Teachta Dála in Dáil Éireann
- Eddie Byrne (1911-1981), Irish stage and film actor
- Gabriel Byrne (b. 1950), Irish actor and writer
- Dr. Andrew Byrne, Indian missionary
- Sir Clarence Byrne, company director
- Douglas Byrne, diplomat
- Rt. Rev. Herbert Byrne,
- John Byrne (b. 1940), Scottish dramatist
- Anthony Michael Byrne (b. 1962), Australian politician, member of the Australian House of Representatives (1999-)
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Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist
We have researched the Byrne family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.
Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...
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Family Crests: Timeline
Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...
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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate
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Byrne Family Crest Products
Anniversary products for the name Byrne. Apparel featuring the Byrne family crest. Armorial histories for the name Byrne. Ceramics emphasing the family crest for the name Byrne. Clip art of all the most used heraldic pieces. Coat of Arms for the name Byrne. Downloads with the coat of arms for the name Byrne. Family Crest for the name Byrne. Family Tree with a Byrne coat of arms. Hand Painted Plaques for the Byrne family crest. Keychains revealing the family crest for the surname Byrne. Mouse pads proudly displaying the Byrne coat of arms. New Products featuring the family crest for the surname Byrne. Packages for the Byrne family crest. Plaques and Frames for the Byrne family crest. Surname Histories for the name Byrne. Symbolism with the coat of arms for the name Byrne. Travel Mugs revealing the Byrne family crest. |
The Byrne Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Byrne Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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