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Irish Surname - Given

Origin of the Irish surname Given

The Irish surname Given is an anglicised form of the Gaelic surname Ó Gíobúin, derived from the personal name Giobúin, which means "stripling" or "youth." The name originated in the province of Connacht, particularly in County Galway, where the family held a family seat as hereditary chiefs. Over time, the surname Given and its variations have spread throughout Ireland and later to other parts of the world.

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Variations of the Irish Surname Given

Coat of Arms and Motto of the Irish Surname Given

There is limited information available on the coat of arms and motto specific to the Given surname.

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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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