Ó Tomhrair
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Ó Tomhrair is a masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "descendant of Tomhrar". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's grandfather. There are several variations of the surname, such as Ó Tomhnair and Ó Tomhnra. There are specific forms of these surnames that are borne by married and unmarried females. There are also numerous anglicised forms of these Irish surnames.
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Gender | Masculine |
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Language(s) | Irish |
Other gender | |
Feminine | Ní Thomhrair, Bean Uí Thomhrair, Uí Thomhrair |
Origin | |
Language(s) | Irish |
Meaning | "descendant of Tomhrar" |
Other names | |
Variant form(s) | Ó Tomhnair, Ó Tomhnra |
Anglicisation(s) | Toner |
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