Lowry
“descendant of Labhraidh, ‘speaker, spokesman’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Lowry an Irish name?
Lowry is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Labhradha.
What does the surname Lowry mean?
Lowry (Irish: Ó Labhradha) means “descendant of Labhraidh, ‘speaker, spokesman’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Lowry from?
The historic homeland of the Lowry name is Down. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Lowry?
Ó Labhradha. Related spellings: Lowery, O'Lowry, Lowroo.
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