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Irish Surname - Ansbro

The Irish surname Ansbro (also spelled Ansborough) is an anglicised version of the Gaelic name "Ó  Ainnspreach", meaning "descendant of Ainnspreach". The name originated in County Roscommon in the west of Ireland, and is relatively uncommon.

Famous People with surname Ansbro

Kevin Ansbro is a British author who has written several novels, including "The Fisherman's Son" and "Kinnara".

Michael Ansbro was an Irish bishop who served as the Bishop of Killaloe and Clonfert in the mid-19th century.

Shane Ansbro is an Irish rugby player who has played for several teams, including the Munster A team and the Connacht Eagles.

Variations of the surname Ansbro

Ansbro, Ansbroe, Ansborough, O'Ansbro, Ansberry, Anscomb and Hanbury are English surnames which may have developed if an Ansbro individual migrated to England and their name was anglicised.

Ansbro Coat of Arms and Motto

No known coat of arms or motto, however, Ansbro families may have used the coat of arms and motto of the original Gaelic clan that their ancestors belonged to.

Please Note

There is often limited information available on a specific coat of arms and motto for an Irish surname. Sometimes there are many variations, sometimes none, we have compiled a representative, but by no means exhaustive, selection. Please visit our Coat of Arms and Motto page for more information.

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