O-prey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of O-prey

What does the name O-prey mean?

The surname O-prey comes from the Irish a Preith or Ó Preith, from the Pictish word predhae.

Early Origins of the O-prey family

The surname O-prey was first found in County Down (Irish:An Dún) part of the Province of Ulster, in Northern Ireland, formerly known as county St Mirren, where it is of Pictish origin.

Early History of the O-prey family

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O-prey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: O'Prey, O'Pray, Prey, Preay and others.

Early Notables of the O-prey family

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O-prey migration to the United States +

O-prey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Daniel O'Prey, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States from Down, in 1905
Grace O'Prey, aged 22, who landed in America from Belfast, in 1907
Mary Anna O'Prey, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Belfast, in 1907
James O'Prey, who immigrated to America, in 1915
James O'Prey, aged 40, who landed in America, in 1915
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Contemporary Notables of the name O-prey (post 1700) +

Professor Paul O'Prey (b. 1956), Vice-Chancellor of Roehampton University in London