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- In pre-Norman times the O'Byrnes, then known as the Uí Fáeláin sept, inhabited the rich Kildare plains. With the progress of the Anglo-Norman conquest, they were compelled to migrate to the poorer lands and the mountainous country eastwards, later to be denominated as the county of Wicklow.
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Oct 7, 2022 · Here are some interesting facts about the Irish last name Byrne, including its history, family crest, coat of arms, and famous clan members. Jay Sia / IrishCentral. Everything you need to know...
Today, the Byrne surname is one of the most common in Ireland, particularly in and around the province of Leinster. Due to historical emigration, bearers of the Byrne name can also be found in significant numbers in England, the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
The family is descended from Bran, the king of Leinster who died in 1052, who, along with King Conn of the Hundred Battles descended from Cathair Mor, an earlier king of Leinster, who was also monarch of all Ireland around 200 AD.
The Byrne or O'Byrne (Ó Broin) family originally came from Kildare claiming descent from Bran, the king of Leinster, who died in 1052. They held extensive territory there until the Anglo-Normans arrived in 1169/70, when they were driven south to the Wicklow mountains between Rathdrum and Shillelagh.
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The Byrne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byrne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 1,859 Byrne families living in Lancashire.
In 1921, most Byrnes lived in london. Census records trace your ancestors through each generation, so you can follow where your relatives lived through each decade. 62,000 Byrne Travel & migration records. 50,000 Byrnes found in all Census records.
