Carey (surname)
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Carey is a surname/last name originating from North West Europe
: specifically Normandy
and Ireland
. The surname shares its origins with other similar surnames, including (but not limited to): Cary, Cairy, Carrey, Carew, Kari, Karry and Kary.
. The earliest recorded Carey ancestor from this area was Adam de Kari, a knight lord who served under William the Conqueror and arrived in Britain shortly after the Norman invasion
of 1066. It is possible that the ancestors of Adam de Kari came from the Manor of Carrey in Lisieux
, although this remains unproven.
In addition, many instances of the surname "Carey" and related versions such as "Cary" and "Mac Cary" are Anglicised versions of Irish-language
names such as Ó Ciardha, Mac Fhiachra (in Galway), Ó Céirín (in Mayo), Ó Ciaráin (in Cork) and Mac Giolla Céire.
For many individuals in Great Britain
who inherited the Carey surname, the exact origins of their family name are impossible to discern. The steady arrival of the Irish
Careys from the medieval period onwards, the use of phonetic spelling, and the diverse range of spellings of the name, mean that the two branches have become largely indistinguishable from one-another.
Careys had notable but limited influence on British aristocracy, other Carey descendants who travelled to the Channel Islands
off the north west coast of France gained and retained significant influence on their surroundings.
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
: specifically Normandy
Normandy
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:...
and Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. The surname shares its origins with other similar surnames, including (but not limited to): Cary, Cairy, Carrey, Carew, Kari, Karry and Kary.
Origins
In some cases the name may originate from Normandy, being derived from Kari, meaning "pleasant stream" in CelticCeltic languages
The Celtic languages are descended from Proto-Celtic, or "Common Celtic"; a branch of the greater Indo-European language family...
. The earliest recorded Carey ancestor from this area was Adam de Kari, a knight lord who served under William the Conqueror and arrived in Britain shortly after the Norman invasion
Norman conquest of England
The Norman conquest of England began on 28 September 1066 with the invasion of England by William, Duke of Normandy. William became known as William the Conqueror after his victory at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, defeating King Harold II of England...
of 1066. It is possible that the ancestors of Adam de Kari came from the Manor of Carrey in Lisieux
Lisieux
Lisieux is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France.Lisieux is the capital of the Pays d'Auge area, which is characterised by valleys and hedged farmland...
, although this remains unproven.
In addition, many instances of the surname "Carey" and related versions such as "Cary" and "Mac Cary" are Anglicised versions of Irish-language
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
names such as Ó Ciardha, Mac Fhiachra (in Galway), Ó Céirín (in Mayo), Ó Ciaráin (in Cork) and Mac Giolla Céire.
Evolution in Britain
From the 11th century, when the Norman Careys arrived, through to present day, the surname underwent a variety of changes in spelling. Some branches retained a given derivation, while others adopted a new permutation for one of many reasons.For many individuals in Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
who inherited the Carey surname, the exact origins of their family name are impossible to discern. The steady arrival of the Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
Careys from the medieval period onwards, the use of phonetic spelling, and the diverse range of spellings of the name, mean that the two branches have become largely indistinguishable from one-another.
Migration to North America
Most North American Careys encounter less difficulty in establishing the origins of their surname. Many are able to trace their family origins back to Ireland via one of the several waves of emigration there throughout the centuries. Given that the movement of Careys from Ireland has been almost exclusively one way (outbound), this significantly reduces the dilemma over the origin of their surname.Careys on the Channel Islands
While the descendants of the NormanNormandy
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:...
Careys had notable but limited influence on British aristocracy, other Carey descendants who travelled to the Channel Islands
Channel Islands
The Channel Islands are an archipelago of British Crown Dependencies in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. They include two separate bailiwicks: the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey...
off the north west coast of France gained and retained significant influence on their surroundings.
Heraldry Information
The following heraldry information pertains to the British Carey line whose origins stem from Normandy. The heraldry for the Channel Island Careys is very similar:- Coat of Arms: Argent on a bend Sable three roses of the first barbed and seeded proper in the sinister chief point a Crescent Sable. And for the crest on a wreath of the colours, A swan Argent wings endorsed charged on the body with a crescent as in the Arms.
- Surname motto: "Sine Macula" ("Without Blemish" in Norman, "Without Stain" in LatinLatinLatin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
)
Careys/Carys of Prominence
- Adam de Kari, lord serving under William the Conqueror
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, New York Times journalist & Health writer - Brian CareyBrian CareyBrian David Carey is an Irish football manager and former player. He is currently on the coaching staff of Wrexham, having been manager there between January and November 2007.-Playing career:...
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, academic and writer - Catherine CareyCatherine CareyKatherine Carey, often spelt Catherine Carey, after her marriage Katherine Knollys and later Lady Knollys, pronounced "Noles" Katherine Carey, often spelt Catherine Carey, after her marriage Katherine Knollys and later Lady Knollys, pronounced "Noles" Katherine Carey, often spelt Catherine Carey,...
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, Irish hurling star - Denis Carey (disambiguation), multiple people
- Donal CareyDonal CareyDonal Carey is a former Irish Fine Gael politician. He was a Teachta Dála for the constituency of Clare.Carey was first elected to Dáil Éireann on his 3rd attempt in the February 1982 General Election and retained his seat until losing it at the 2002 General Election.On 27 January 1995 he became...
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, actor, comedian and game show host - Duane G. CareyDuane G. CareyDuane Gene "Digger" Carey is an engineer and former NASA Astronaut. Born April 30, 1957, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Married to the former Cheryl Ann Tobritzhofer of Saint Paul, Minnesota. They have two children. He enjoys motorcycle travel, racing motocross, camping, home-schooling his children,...
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- Gabrielle CareyGabrielle CareyGabrielle Carey is an Australian writer noted for the teen novel Puberty Blues which she co-wrote with Kathy Lette. This novel was the first teenage novel published in Australia that was actually written by teenagers.-Life:...
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, former Archbishop of Canterbury - George Carey, 2nd Baron HunsdonGeorge Carey, 2nd Baron HunsdonGeorge Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon KG was the eldest son of Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon and Anne Morgan. His father was first cousin to Elizabeth I of England....
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, inventor - G. V. Carey, author of Mind the Stop
- Harry Carey (disambiguation), multiple people
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, former New York governor - Ian Carey
- Jack CareyJack CareyJack Carey was a United States trombonist, the leader of the Crescent City Orchestra. The authorship of the famous Tiger Rag tune is attributed to him by some.-References:...
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- Jim Carey (ice hockey)
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- Joseph M. CareyJoseph M. CareyJoseph Maull Carey was a lawyer, rancher, judge, and politician, who spent most of his political career in Wyoming before and after it achieved statehood.-Biography:...
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- Linford Carey Professor of Theatre in New York City
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, AmericanUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B/Pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress - Mary Carey (disambiguation), multiple people
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- Max CareyMax CareyMax George Carey was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who starred for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1961...
- Mike Carey (coach)
- Mike Carey (writer), comic book writer
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- Peter Carey (novelist) novelist
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- Philip CareyPhilip Carey-Biography:He was born as Eugene Joseph Carey in Hackensack, New Jersey. A former U.S. Marine, Carey was wounded as part of the ship's detachment of the USS Franklin during World War II and served again in the Korean War....
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, children's author - Stella CareyStella CareyStella Carey is an American mountain biker and cyclo-cross racer. She is known for racing a single speed mountain bike. She began racing in 1994. She turned professional in 1998. She has raced for Nevada City, California-based Kelly Bicycles since 2001. She won the Single Speed World Championship...
- Thomas Carey (Australian politician), surveyor
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- Walter Julius CareyWalter Julius CareyThe Rt Revd Walter Julius Carey was an English rugby union forward, Anglican chaplain, theological author and Bishop of Bloemfontein. Carey played club rugby for Oxford University and Blackheath and played international rugby for the British Isles XV in their 1896 tour of South Africa...
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Australian Rules footballer - William Carey (missionary), a founding member of the Baptist Missionary SocietyBaptist Missionary SocietyrightBMS World Mission is a Christian missionary society founded by Baptists from England in 1792. It was originally called the Particular Baptist Society for the Propagation of the Gospel Amongst the Heathen, but for most of its life was known as the Baptist Missionary Society...
- William Carey (courtier), married to Mary BoleynMary BoleynMary Boleyn , was the sister of English queen consort Anne Boleyn and a member of the Boleyn family, which enjoyed considerable influence during the reign of King Henry VIII of England...
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