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O'Brien
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In these brief accounts of Irish septs and families in which only a page or two is devoted to each subject, it is impossible to do justice to the greatest of them, such as the O'Briens, the O'Connors and the O'Neills, about whom whole volumes have been written and more has yet to be added. From the tenth century, when the sept rose to the High Kingship of Ireland in the person of Brian Boru, down .....
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Heraldry Database: Peterson
Peterson
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Surname: Peterson
Branch: Peterson
Origins: Scottish
More Info: Scotland
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Background: A patronymic surname meaning "son of Peter." The given name Peter is derived from the Greek "petros" meaning "stone."
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 Motto: Nihil sine Deo, Nothing without God. Arms: Sa. on a cross, betw. four lions' heads, erased, ar. five eagles, displayed, of the field. 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: Peters, Peterson, Petersen, Petersson, Peterssen, Peterzen.
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.
Scottish Clans and Tartans; Neil Grant - 2000.
Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia; George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire - 1994.
Scottish Clans and Tartans; Ian Grimble - 1973.
World Tartans; Iain Zaczek - 2001.
Clans and Families of Scotland; Alexander Fulton - 1991.
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