Furpey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland

The surname Furpey comes from the Irish Gaelic name "O Foirbhithe," pronounced "furvihe," from the Gaelic adjective meaning "perfect" or "complete."

Early Origins of the Furpey family

The surname Furpey was first found in County Louth (Irish: Lú) the smallest county in Ireland, located on the East coast, in the Province of Leinster, where Patrick O'Fewrthy, was noted in 1428 when he incurred excommunication at Armagh for an unrepentant injury to the property of the Abbey of Knock, County Louth.

Early History of the Furpey family

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Furpey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Furphy, O'Furphy, Furfey, Furpey, O'Furfuye, O'Fuorphy and many more.

Early Notables of the Furpey family

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Furpey migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Furpey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Pat Furpey, who landed in New York in 1848

The Furpey 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: Lamb dearg Eirin
Motto Translation: The red hand of Ireland.