Curry Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Curry last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Curry last name
Meaning of the Curry last name: anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Mhuirich or Ó Comhraidhe. Curry is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Mhuirich or Ó Comhraidhe. It is found in Scotland and Ireland. A curious detail: the name has nothing to do with the spicy dish, despite the spelling.
Arms associated with the Curry name
A curious Scottish detail: heraldry there is still governed by its own court, and the Curry name belongs to that tradition.
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Curry name FAQ
What does the Curry name mean?
Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Mhuirich or Ó Comhraidhe. Common variants include Currie, Corry, Corrie.
Where does the Curry surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Northern Ireland and England.
Is there a Curry coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Curry coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.