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O'Rourke (Connaught)
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First, it is important to understand that like most Irish names originating from the Gaelic the spelling RORKE is a variant of O'Rourke. Other variant spellings include Rourke, O'Rorke, Roark, and Ruark. O'Rourke is an anglicized form derived from the Gaelic "O Ruairc". Ruarc was a personal name originating with the Old Norse Hrothekr, meaning 'famous king'. The prefix 'O' signifies grandson o.....
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Heraldry Database: Gore
Gore
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Surname: Gore
Branch: Gore
Origins: Irish
More Info: Ireland
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Background: Several families of this English locative name (gor, a strip of land) were prominent among the Anglo-Irish landed gentry from the seventeenth century, especially in Counties Mayo, Sligo and Clare.
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 Motto: In hoc signo vinces, Under this sign thou shalt conquer. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
We are unable to locate the history for this surname. If you can provide us with this information, then please contact Arms & Badges!
Name Variations: Gore, Gare.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
Irish Families, Their Names, Arms & Origins; Edward MacLysaght - 1957.
The Surnames of Ireland; Edward MacLynsaght - 1957.
The Book of Irish Families Great and Small.
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