Korie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Korie

The Welsh Korie family name comes from the name of the parish of Kerrey, which is in the county of Montgomery. The surname Korie belongs to the category of habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Korie family

Early History of the Korie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Korie research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1555, 1556 and 1559 are included under the topic Early Korie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Korie Spelling Variations

Compared to other ancient cultures found in the British Isles, the number of Welsh surnames are relatively few, but there are an inordinately large number of spelling variations. These spelling variations began almost as soon as surname usage became common. The most obvious reason was the challenge of translating from Welsh into English. As a result, people could not specify how to spell their own names leaving the specific recording up to the individual scribe or priest. Those recorders would then spell the names as they heard them, causing many different variations. Later, many Welsh names were recorded in English. This transliteration process was extremely imprecise since the Brythonic Celtic language of the Welsh used many sounds the English language was not accustomed to. Finally, some variations occurred by the individual's design: a branch loyalty within a family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations were indicated by spelling variations of one's name. The Korie name over the years has been spelled Kerry, Kerrie and others.

Early Notables of the Korie family

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Migration of the Korie family

Many people from Wales joined the general migration to North America in the 19th and 20th centuries, searching for land, work, and freedom. Like the many other immigrants from the British Isles, they made a significant contribution to the development of Canada and the United States. The Welsh and their descendents added a rich cultural tradition to the newly developed towns, cities, and villages. An investigation of the immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Korie: Edward Kerry settled in New England in 1766.