O'Pry History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of O'Pry

What does the name O'Pry mean?

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

Early Origins of the O'Pry family

The surname O'Pry 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'Pry family

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O'Pry Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the O'Pry family

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Migration of the O'Pry family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hugh O'Pray and John Prey, who were recorded as British aliens in New York and Maine during the War of 1812; David Prey, who arrived in New York in 1816.

Contemporary Notables of the name O'Pry (post 1700) +

Sean O'Pry (b. 1989), American male model from Kennesaw, Georgia who has worked for Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren and many more