Power surname: meaning and origin
Power means poor (from the Norman le Poer). It is a Norman family that came to Ireland after 1169 from Waterford.
| Irish form | de Paor |
|---|---|
| Meaning | poor (from the Norman le Poer) |
| Home region | Waterford (Munster) |
| Origin | Norman |
| Variants | Poer, Poor |
History of the Power name
The Powers came with the Normans and have been established in Waterford since the twelfth century. Poer may refer to a nickname, not to poverty.
More surnames from Munster
- Barryde Barra · from Barry
- O'BrienÓ Briain · descendant of Brian
- CahillÓ Cathail · descendant of Cathal
- O'CallaghanÓ Ceallacháin · descendant of Ceallachán
- McCarthyMac Cárthaigh · son of Cárthach
- CaseyÓ Cathasaigh · descendant of Cathasach
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Power mean?
Power (Irish: de Paor) means poor (from the Norman le Poer).
What is the Irish spelling of Power?
The Irish-language form of Power is de Paor.
Where is the surname Power from?
Power is a Norman family that came to Ireland after 1169, associated with Waterford in Munster.
What are other spellings of Power?
Related spellings and forms include Poer, Poor.