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Barry Surname Anglo Norman?

06-04-2017 07:37PM

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Is The Surname Barry Anglo Norman?

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#2 06-04-2017 07:43PM

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Is The Surname Barry Anglo Norman?

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

If you believe wikipedia...

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#3 06-04-2017 09:53PM

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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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