| ![Show Contents]() O'Farrell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland
Etymology of O'FarrellWhat does the name O'Farrell mean? The O'Farrell surname comes from the Irish Gaelic name Ó Fearghail, which means "a valiant warrior." 1 Early Origins of the O'Farrell familyThe surname O'Farrell was first found in Leinster, where they were found mainly in County Longford. Feargal, Prince of Annaly appears number 105 on the "Line of Ir" descendants. Ir was the fifth son of Milesius of Spain. This Feargal was slain fighting on the aide of Brian Boru at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. However, some writers doubt this claim. From this progenitor, rose O'Farrell Ban, O'Farrell of Rathline, O'Farrell, the Chiefs of Clanhugh, O'Farrell of Mugh Treagha, O'Farrell of Kenagh and O'Farrell, Chiefs of Clanawley. 1 Early History of the O'Farrell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our O'Farrell research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1235, 1248 and 1659 are included under the topic Early O'Farrell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. O'Farrell Spelling VariationsIndividual scribes in the Ireland during the Middle Ages would often record a person's name various ways. How the name was recorded depended on what that particular scribe believed the proper spelling for the name pronounced to him was. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origin of the O'Farrell family name include Ferrell, Farrell, O'Ferrall, O'Farrell, Farrelly, Fraleigh, Frawley, Frahill and many more. Early Notables of the O'Farrell familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was Jean François Ferrel, a musician in Paris about the middle of the 17th century, wrote a small pamphlet 'A savoir que les maistres de dance, qui sont de vrays maistres larrons à...
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early O'Farrell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. O'Farrell RankingIn the United States, the name O'Farrell is the 15,390th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
| O'Farrell migration to Canada | + |
In the late 18th century, Irish families began emigrating to North America in the search of a plot of land to call their own. This pattern of emigration grew steadily until the 1840s when the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s cause thousands of Irish to flee the death and disease that accompanied the disaster. Those that made it alive to the shores of the United States and British North America (later to become Canada) were, however, instrumental in the development of those two powerful nations. Many of these Irish immigrants proudly bore the name of O'Farrell: O'Farrell Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- John O'Farrell, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Sea Horse" in 1833
| O'Farrell migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: O'Farrell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Franis John O'Farrell, (b. 1823), aged 18, Irish farm labourer from County Tyrone, Ireland departing on 8th July 1841 from Greenock, Scotland aboard the ship "New York Packet" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd October 1841 3
- Miss Olivia O'Farrell, (b. 1822), aged 19, Irish house servant from County Tyrone, Ireland departing on 8th July 1841 from Greenock, Scotland aboard the ship "New York Packet" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd October 1841 4
- Mr. John O'Farrell, British Convict who was convicted in Stafford, Staffordshire, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Eden" on 12th March 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Island) 5
- James O'Farrell, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Duke Of Bronte" in 1849 6
- Kate O'Farrell, aged 18, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Taymouth Castle" 7
| O'Farrell migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: O'Farrell Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. O'Farrell, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 3rd January 1843 8
- William O'Farrell, aged 22, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Accrington" in 1863 9
- Miss Annie O'Farrell, (b. 1856), aged 17, Irish tailoress from County Cork travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Surat" going to Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand in 1873, the ship sunk at the Catlins River all the passengers were transported to Dunedin via various rescure vessels 8
- Thomas O'Farrell, aged 23, a ploughman, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Assaye" in 1874 9
- Patrick O'Farrell a labourer, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rangitikei" in 1884
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| Contemporary Notables of the name O'Farrell (post 1700) | + |
- Francis O'Farrell (1927-2022), Irish football player and manager who made over 300 appearances as a wing half for Cork United, West Ham United and Preston North End
- Francis "Frank" O'Farrell (b. 1927), former Irish soccer player and manager
- Talbot O'Farrell (1878-1952), stage name of William Parrot, an English music hall singer and film actor
- Maggie O'Farrell (b. 1962), British novelist from Northern Ireland, known for her book The Hand That First Held Mine won the 2010 Costa Novel Award
- Patrick O'Farrell (1933-2003), New Zealand-born, Australian Roman Catholic historian
- Maureen O'Farrell, British actress
- John O'Farrell (b. 1962), British author, broadcaster and comedy script writer
- Jasper O'Farrell (1817-1875), Irish-born, American surveyor and politician, first surveyor of San Francisco
- Robert Arthur "Bob" O'Farrell (1896-1988), American Major League Baseball player
- Barry O'Farrell (b. 1959), Australian politician
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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: Cu reabtha
Motto Translation: The rampaging dog.
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