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| Posted by: CelticRadio 05-Jan-2014, 11:55 AM |
| Background: The Irish surname O'Beirne was originally written in a Gaelic form as O Birn or O Beirn, from the Norse forename Bjorn. The name is of Old Norse origin and means "bear". Variations: O'Beirne, Bierne, O'Bierne, Biern, O'Biern, Beirne, Beirn, O'Beirn, O'Birn, Birne. More Info: http://heraldry.celticradio.net/search.php?id=252 Discussion of this family is welcomed. |