Fitz-Patrick

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Background: Fitzpatrick is the only surname with the prefix “Fitz” which is of native Gaelic-Irish origin. Donal Gěolla Phŕdraig (d. 1087), from whom the family derived their name, was the famed warrior son of Donnchadh, King of Ossory (present day Kilkenny and adjacent areas) in the 11th century. His descendants are now found in all provinces of Ireland, Laois having the largest number. By far the most important branch of the sept was and still is, the family whose Chief was known as Lord of Upper Ossory.

Variations: Fitz-Patrick, FitzPatrick, FitzPatricks, Kilpatrick, Shera, Sherar, Sherra, Patchy, Patchie, Parogan, Parrican, Fitz, MacGilPatrick, McGilPatrick, Macllpatrick, Mcllpatrick, MacSherra, McSherra, McShera, MacShera, Sheera, McSheera

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Discussion of this family is welcomed.

[maisky]

As a Fitzpatrick, I have a fair bit of interest in this line. My branch is 5 th genereation in the US.