Power
“le poer — 'the poor man' (a crusader's vow)”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Power an Irish name?
Power came in with the Normans after 1169. That makes it an Irish surname — it has been one for over eight hundred years — but not a Gaelic one. In Irish the name is de Paor.
What does the surname Power mean?
Power (Irish: de Paor) means “le poer — 'the poor man' (a crusader's vow)”. Origin: Norman.
Where in Ireland is the surname Power from?
The historic homeland of the Power name is Waterford. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Power?
de Paor. Related spellings: de Paor.
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