O'Rowe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of O'Rowe

What does the name O'Rowe mean?

The original Irish Gaelic form of this name is "Mac Conchruabha," where the "ruabha" is most likely a place name, but the name has been Anglicized into many different forms.

Early Origins of the O'Rowe family

The surname O'Rowe was first found in Thomond (Irish: Tuadh Mumhan), literally North Thomond, the pre-Norman Kingdom of Thomond, since divided between counties Limerick, Tipperary and Clare, where they held a family seat as Chiefs of their sept. The name is most popular in the counties of Cavan and Leitrim.

Early History of the O'Rowe family

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O'Rowe Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: McEnchroe, MacEnroe, McEnroe, Crowe, Crow, McEnchro, McInroe, McInchroe, McEncroe, McEncro, McInro and many more.

Early Notables of the O'Rowe family

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Migration of the O'Rowe family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ann Crowe, who came to Maryland in 1666; Benj Crowe, who settled in Barbados in 1685; William McEncroe, who settled in South Carolina in 1823; John McEncroe, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1828.

The O'Rowe 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: Skeagh McEnchroe