Therry History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Therry

What does the name Therry mean?

The surname Therry is a ancient name whose history on English soil dates back to the wave of emigration that followed the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The name comes from the Norman given name Theodoric. In Ireland, the names was rendered "Tuiridh." There are also thought to be instances of this name in Ireland that derive from Mac Toirdealbhaigh.

Early Origins of the Therry family

The surname Therry was first found in the county and city of Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where records show them since the 13th century.

Early History of the Therry family

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Therry Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Terry, Terrie, Therry, Tyrry, Tirry, MacTerye, O'Terry and many more.

Early Notables of the Therry family

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Migration of the Therry family to Ireland

Some of the Therry family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Therry family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Terry, who settled in Newfoundland in 1706; Thomas Terry, who settled in Harbour Grace Newfoundland in 1760; Bridget Therry, who came to Toronto in 1885.

Contemporary Notables of the name Therry (post 1700) +

Sir Roger Therry (1800-1874), Australian Attorney-General and judge in Queesland, Australia, third son of John Therry of Dublin, barrister-at-law
Rev. John Joseph Therry (1790-1864), Irish 'patriarch of the Roman Catholic church' in New South Wales, born in Cork; he emigrated to Australia in 1819 and became one of the first priests in Queensland, Australia; on 29 Oct. 1829, he laid the foundation stone of St. Joseph's Chapel, which is now part of Sydney Roman Catholic cathedral

The Therry 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: Ex cruce leo
Motto Translation: From the cross a lion.