Haras History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Haras

What does the name Haras mean?

Irish surnames are linked to the long Gaelic heritage of the Island nation. The original Gaelic form of the name Haras is Ó hEaghra, connoting a descendant of Eaghra. Haras is a patronymic surname, which derived from the vernacular given name tradition.

Early Origins of the Haras family

The surname Haras was first found in County Sligo (Irish: Sligeach), in the province of Connacht in Northwestern Ireland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Haras family

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Haras Spelling Variations

The scribes who created documents long before either the Gaelic or English language resembled their standardized versions of today recorded words as they sounded. Consequently, in the Middle Ages the names of many people were recorded under different spellings each time they were written down. Research on the Haras family name revealed numerous spelling variations, including Hara, Harra, O'Hara and others.

Early Notables of the Haras family

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Migration of the Haras family

Many Irish families boarded ships bound for North America in the middle of 19th century to escape the conditions of poverty and racial discrimination . Although these immigrants often arrived in a destitute state, they went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. An inquiry into many immigration and passenger lists has revealed many early immigrants to North America bearing the Haras family name: Charles O'Hara, who came to Boston in 1716; Ann O'Hara, an English convict sent to Rappahannock, Virginia in 1740; David O'Hara, who was naturalized in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1783.

The Haras 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: Virtute et claritate
Motto Translation: By virtue and high repute.