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Barry Surname Anglo Norman?

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  • 06-04-2017 7:37pm
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    Is The Surname Barry Anglo Norman?


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    dusty207
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    please helpThank YOU wrote: »
    Is The Surname Barry Anglo Norman?

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_(name)

    If you believe wikipedia...


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    tabbey
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    Strictly speaking it is Cambro- Norman.

    Barry as a surname is reputedly derived from Barry, the seaside town and port near Cardiff. Other towns in the Cardiff area such as Cogan, also became Norman surnames, and are especially common in Cork.


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