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{{Infobox surname
|name= Orr
|name= Orr
|image= Orrcoat.png
|image= Orrcoat.png
|caption= Orr coat of arms
|caption= Orr coat of arms
|meaning=
|meaning= 1. [[Black Grouse|black cock (male black grouse)]];<br>2. pale, dun (coloured);<br>3. shore, hill-slope, flat-topped ridge
|region= [[Ulster]], northern England, western Scotland
|region= Scotland (Argyll, Renfrew, etc.)
|language = Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Old English, Old Norse
|languageorigin = Scottish Gaelic
|search = Orr
|variant =
|clans =
|related names = [[Ivars|Ivar]], [[McIver]], [[McIver|McIvor]], Ore, [[Ure (disambiguation)|McUre]] and [[Ure (disambiguation)|Ure]]
|clans = [[Clan Campbell|Campbell]], [[Clan Gregor|MacGregor]]
|footnotes = Frequency Comparisons<ref>[http://forebears.co.uk/surnames/orr Orr Surname at Forebears]</ref>
|footnotes = Frequency Comparisons<ref>[http://forebears.co.uk/surnames/orr Orr Surname at Forebears]</ref>
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'''Orr''' is a surname of [[Scottish Gaelic|Scottish]] and [[Ulster Scots dialect|Ulster-Scots]] origin. It is derived from the [[Goidelic languages|Gaelic]] ''Odhar'' meaning "dark, pale". In Scotland, Orr may be a [[sept]] of [[Clan Campbell]].

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'''Orr''' is a surname common throughout the English-speaking world, but especially in [[Scotland]], [[Ulster]], the [[United States]], [[Canada]], and northern England. The name is considered to have numerous origins: such as being derived from an [[Old Norse]] [[byname]]; a [[Scottish Gaelic language|Gaelic]] nickname; and an [[Old English]] topographical name, or similar place-name.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
There are numerous origins for the surname. The northern English, Scottish and Northern Irish surname is derived from the [[Old Norse]] [[byname]] ''Orri'', meaning "blackcock" (a male [[black grouse]]).<ref name="a-last1-Ore"/> Another origin for the Scottish name is from the [[Gaelic language|Gaelic]] ''odhar'', meaning "pale", "dun".<ref name="a-last1-Ore"/> Another origin for the English name is from a topographical name for a person who lived on a shore, or ridge. This name is derived from the [[Old English]] ''ora'', meaning "shore", "hill-slope", "flat-topped ridge". The name could also be derived from a place-name, derived from this Old English word;<ref name="a-last1-Ore">{{cite web |url=http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/default.aspx? |title=Learn about the family history of your surname |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[Ancestry.com]] |accessdate=21 February 2010}} This webpage cited: {{cite book |title=Dictionary of American Family Names |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |isbn=0-19-508137-4 }} for the surname "Ore".</ref> for example, the surname ''Ore'' is derived from Oare, in [[Berkshire]], [[Kent]]; and [[Wiltshire]]; or Ore, in [[East Sussex]].<ref name="a-last1-Ore"/> Padraig Mac Giolla Domhnaigh, suggested that the Irish surname originates from an Anglicisation of Gaelic ''Mac Iomhaire''. Mac Giolla Domhnaigh stated that this was an old name from [[Renfrewshire (historic)|Renfrewshire]], and a [[sept (social)|sept]] of the [[Clan Campbell|Campbell]]s; he stated that the name was earlier spelt ''Mac Ure''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.libraryireland.com/AnglicisedSurnames/Orr.php |title=Orr |publisher=www.libraryireland.com |accessdate=12 March 2010}} This webpage cited: {{cite book |title=Some Anglicised Surnames in Ireland |author=Mac Giolla-Domhnaigh, Padraig }}</ref>
The primary origin is from the [[Gaelic languages|Gaelic]] ''odhar'', meaning "dark", "dun".<ref name="a-last1-Ore">{{cite web |title=Learn about the family history of your surname |url=http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/default.aspx? |access-date=21 February 2010 |publisher=[[Ancestry.com]]}} This webpage cited: {{cite book |title=Dictionary of American Family Names |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |isbn=0-19-508137-4}} for the surname "Ore".</ref> Padraig Mac Giolla Domhnaigh, suggested that the Irish surname originates from an Anglicisation of Gaelic ''Mac Iomhaire''. Mac Giolla Domhnaigh stated that this was an old name from [[Renfrewshire (historic)|Renfrewshire]], and a [[sept (social)|sept]] of the [[Clan Campbell|Campbell]]s; he stated that the name was earlier spelt ''Mac Ure''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.libraryireland.com/AnglicisedSurnames/Orr.php |title=Orr |publisher=www.libraryireland.com |access-date=12 March 2010}} This webpage cited: {{cite book |title=Some Anglicised Surnames in Ireland |author=Mac Giolla-Domhnaigh, Padraig }}</ref>


In [[Ireland]] the name is common only in [[Ulster]], and mainly found in [[County Antrim]], [[County Down]], [[County Londonderry]] and [[County Tyrone]]. The first recorded evidence of the name in Ulster is of those who came from Scotland with Sir [[Hugh Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery|Hugh Montgomery]] in 1606 to settle in North [[County Down|Down]] on lands ceded by the [[O'Neill (surname)|O'Neill]] family. They were chiefly [[Presbyterian]], with some [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopalian]]s, and a few [[Roman Catholic]]s and [[Quaker]]s. According to Bell, the earliest record of the name in Ireland is that of a family in [[County Tyrone]] in 1655.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bell |first1=Robert |title=The Book of Ulster Surnames |year=1990 |origyear=1988 |publisher=[[The Blackstaff Press]] |location=Dundonald, Belfast, UK |isbn=0-85640-405-5 |page=211 }}</ref> However, according to Orr, the earliest record of the name in Ireland is of Richard Orr of [[Clontarf, Dublin|Clontarf]] in 1563.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Orr |first1=Brian J |title=Orr-Some: Research Into the Orr Family |year=2009 |publisher=Heritage Books Inc |location=United Kingdom |isbn=978-0-7884-4266-7 |page=5 }}</ref>
In [[Ireland]] the name is common particularly in [[Ulster]], and mainly found in [[County Antrim]], [[County Down]], [[County Londonderry]] and [[County Tyrone]]. The first recorded evidence of the name in Ulster is of those who came from Scotland with Sir [[Hugh Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery|Hugh Montgomery]] in 1606 to settle in North [[County Down|Down]] on lands ceded by the [[O'Neill (surname)|O'Neill]] family. They were chiefly [[Presbyterian]], with some [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopalian]]s, and a few [[Roman Catholic]]s and [[Quaker]]s. According to Bell, the earliest record of the name in Ireland is that of a family in [[County Tyrone]] in 1655.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bell |first1=Robert |title=The Book of Ulster Surnames |year=1990 |orig-year=1988 |publisher=[[The Blackstaff Press]] |location=Dundonald, Belfast, UK |isbn=0-85640-405-5 |page=[https://archive.org/details/bookofulstersurn00robe/page/211 211] |url=https://archive.org/details/bookofulstersurn00robe/page/211 }}</ref> However, according to Orr, the earliest record of the name in Ireland is of Richard Orr of [[Clontarf, Dublin|Clontarf]] in 1563.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Orr |first1=Brian J |title=Orr-Some: Research Into the Orr Family |year=2009 |publisher=Heritage Books Inc |location=United Kingdom |isbn=978-0-7884-4266-7 |page=5 }}</ref>


In Scotland, the name is first known to have been recorded in [[Renfrewshire]]. Historian [[Edward MacLysaght]] suggests that the name in Scotland derives from the parish of Orr in [[Kirkcudbrightshire]]. Indeed, the [[Urr Water|River Orr]] flowed through the area. A tradition of some of the Orrs in Northern Ireland has it that they were descended from outlawed brothers whose original family name was [[Clan Maclean|McLean]]; they crossed this river and then made their way by boat to [[Donaghadee]] in [[County Down]] in the early 17th century. Having escaped persecution, they took river's name as their surname and settled in [[Newtownards]].<ref>The Life and Times of the Rev. John Orr, M.A., of Portaferry delivered by James C. Rutherford in the Presbyterian school-room, Portaferry, 29 March 1912. Cited at [http://www.scribd.com/doc/3981894/A-Tribute-to-Portaferry-the-Pearl-of-Loch-Cuan] ([[Scribd]]) and [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rosdavies/SURNAMES/O/OrrAJ.htm] ([[Ancestry.com]]). </ref>
In Scotland, the name is first known to have been recorded in [[Renfrewshire]]. Historian [[Edward MacLysaght]] suggests that the name in Scotland derives from the parish of Urr in [[Kirkcudbrightshire]]. Indeed, the [[Urr Water|River Urr]] flowed through the area. A tradition of some of the Orrs in Northern Ireland has it that they were descended from outlawed brothers whose original family name was [[Clan Maclean|McLean]]; they crossed this river and then made their way by boat to [[Donaghadee]] in [[County Down]] in the early 17th century. Having escaped persecution, they took river's name as their surname and settled in [[Newtownards]].<ref>The Life and Times of the Rev. John Orr, M.A., of Portaferry delivered by James C. Rutherford in the Presbyterian school-room, Portaferry, 29 March 1912. Cited at [https://www.scribd.com/doc/3981894/A-Tribute-to-Portaferry-the-Pearl-of-Loch-Cuan] ([[Scribd]]) and [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rosdavies/SURNAMES/O/OrrAJ.htm] ([[Ancestry.com]]).</ref>


== People ==
== People ==
* David George Orr ( born 1975) Scottish Industrial Abseiler/ Steel Erector And Traveler
* [[Adrian Orr]] (born 1962), Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
* [[Alan Stewart Orr]] (1911–1991), Scottish-born Lord Justice of Appeal
* [[Alexander D. Orr]] (1761–1835), American farmer and politician
* [[Alexander D. Orr]] (1761–1835), American farmer and politician
* [[Alexander Ector Orr]] (1831–1914), pioneer of the New York City subway system
* [[Alexander Ector Orr]] (1831–1914), pioneer of the New York City subway system
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* [[Andy Orr]] (born 1980), member of the Irish band Six
* [[Andy Orr]] (born 1980), member of the Irish band Six
* [[Sir Archibald Orr-Ewing, 1st Baronet]] (1847–1893), Scottish politician
* [[Sir Archibald Orr-Ewing, 1st Baronet]] (1847–1893), Scottish politician
* [[Benjamin Orr]] (1947–2000), bass guitarist and singer-songwriter of The Cars
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* [[Ashley Rose Orr]] (born 1990), American actress
* [[Benjamin Orr]] (1947–2000), bass guitarist of The Cars
* [[Benjamin Orr (Massachusetts politician)]] (1772–1828), American politician
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* [[Bobby Orr]] (born 1948), Canadian Hall-of-Fame ice hockey player
*[[Benjamin Orr (Massachusetts politician)]] (1772–1828), American politician
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* [[Bobby Orr]] (born 1948), Hall of Fame Canadian ice hockey player
* [[Bradley Orr]] (born 1982), English footballer
* [[Bradley Orr]] (born 1982), English footballer
* [[Buxton Orr]] (1924–1997), British composer
* [[Buxton Orr]] (1924–1997), British composer
* [[C. Rob Orr]] (born 1950), American swimmer and coach
* [[C. Rob Orr]] (born 1950), American swimmer and coach
* [https://ballstatesports.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/carson-orr/10487 Carson Orr] (born 2001), American golfer
* [[Charles Lindsay Orr-Ewing]] (1860–1903), Scottish politician
* [[Charles Lindsay Orr-Ewing]] (1860–1903), Scottish politician
* [[Charles Wilfred Orr]] (1893–1976), English composer
* [[Charles Wilfred Orr]] (1893–1976), English composer
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* [[Danny Orr]] (born 1979), English rugby league footballer
* [[Danny Orr]] (born 1979), English rugby league footballer
* [[Dave Orr]] (1859–1915), American baseball player
* [[Dave Orr]] (1859–1915), American baseball player
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* [[Deborah Orr]], British newspaper columnist
* [[David Orr]] (born 1944), American politician
* [[David Orr]] (born 1944), American politician
* [[David Malcolm Orr]] (born 1953), UK civil engineer
* [[David W. Orr]], American professor of environmental studies and politics
* [[David Orr (journalist)]] (born 1974), American journalist and poetry reviewer
* [[David Orr (businessman)]] (1922–2008), Anglo-Irish businessman, philanthropist and World War II veteran
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* [[Deborah Orr]] (1962–2019), British newspaper columnist
* [[Doug Orr]] (born 1937), Scottish footballer
* [[Douglas Orr]] (1892–1966), American architect
* [[Douglas Orr]] (1892–1966), American architect
* [[Emma Restall Orr]], British neo-druid
* [[Edith Orr]] (1870–1955), Scottish golfer
* [[Eric Orr]] (1939 - 1998), American Artist
* [[Emma Restall Orr]] (born 1965), British neo-druid
* [[Eric Orr]] (1939–1998), American artist
* [[Frank Orr (cricketer)]] (1879–1967), English cricketer
* [[Gary Orr]] (born 1967), Scottish golfer
* [[Gary Orr]] (born 1967), Scottish golfer
* [[Gregory Orr (filmmaker)]] (born 1954), American writer and director
* [[Gregory Orr (filmmaker)]] (born 1954), American writer and director
* [[Gregory Orr (poet)]] (born 1947), American poet
* [[Gregory Orr (poet)]] (born 1947), American poet
* [[Gustavus Orr]] (1819–1887), early pioneer for public education in Georgia
* [[Gustavus Orr]] (1819–1887), early pioneer for public education in Georgia
* [[Hugh Orr (inventor)]] (1715–1798), Scottish-born American gunsmith, inventor and politician
* [[H. Allen Orr]], American professor
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* [[James Lawrence Orr]] (1822–1873), American politician
* [[James Orr (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[James Orr (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Jimmy Orr]] (born 1935), American football player
* [[Jimmy Orr]] (1935–2020), American football player
* [[John Orr (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[John Orr (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Johnny Orr (basketball, born 1927)]] (born 1927), American basketball coach
* [[Johnny Orr (basketball, born 1927)]] (1927–2013), American basketball coach
* [[Jonathan Orr]] (born 1983), American football player
* [[Jonathan Orr]] (born 1983), American football player
* [[Kay A. Orr]] (born 1939), American politician
* [[Kay A. Orr]] (born 1939), American politician
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* [[Leon Orr]] (born 1992), American football player
* [[Leonard Orr]] (born c. 1938), American developer of "[[Rebirthing-breathwork]]"
* [[Leonard Orr]] (born c. 1938), American developer of "[[Rebirthing-breathwork]]"
* [[Louis Orr]] (born 1958), American basketball coach
* [[Louis Orr]] (1958-2022), American basketball coach and former player
* [[M. A. Orr]] (1867–1949), British astronomer and Dante scholar, aka "Mary Ackworth Orr Evershed"
* [[M. A. Orr]] (1867–1949), British astronomer and Dante scholar, aka "Mary Acworth Orr Evershed"
* [[Margaret Orr]], American television meteorologist
* [[Margaret Orr]], American television meteorologist
* [[Marion Alice Orr]] (1918–1995), Canadian aviator
* [[Marion Alice Orr]] (1918–1995), Canadian aviator
* [[Mary Orr]] (1910–2006), American author
* [[Mary Orr]] (1910–2006), American author
* [[Matthew Orr]] (born 1962), British entrepreneur
* [[Matthew Orr]] (born 1962), British entrepreneur
* [[Matthew Young Orr]] (1883–1953), British botanist
* [[Nick Orr]] (born 1995), American football player
* [[Pete Orr]] (born 1979), Canadian baseball player
* [[Pete Orr]] (born 1979), Canadian baseball player
* [[Philip Orr]], Irish Rugby International prop-forward
* [[Philip Orr]] (born 1950), Irish Rugby International prop-forward
* [[Robert Orr (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Robert Orr (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Robin Orr]] (1909–2006), Scottish composer
* [[Robin Orr]] (1909–2006), Scottish composer
* [[Rodney Orr]] (died 1994), American NASCAR driver
* [[Rodney Orr]] (died 1994), American NASCAR driver
* [[Ron Orr]] (born 1954 or 1955), Canadian politician
* [[Scott Orr]], American video game designer
* [[Shantee Orr]] (born 1981), American football player
* [[Shantee Orr]] (born 1981), American football player
* Sheena Shirley Orr (born 1959), original name of Scottish singer [[Sheena Easton]]
* Sheena Shirley Orr (born 1959), original name of Scottish singer [[Sheena Easton]]
* [[Stephens Orr]], Scottish photographer
* [[Stephens Orr]], Scottish photographer
* [[Stewart Orr]] (1872–1944), Scottish artist
* [[Sydney Sparkes Orr]] (1914–1966), British/Australian philosopher
* [[Sydney Sparkes Orr]] (1914–1966), British/Australian philosopher
* [[Vickie Orr]], American basketball player
* [[Vickie Orr]] (born 1967), American basketball player
* [[Virgil Orr]] (born 1923), Louisiana educator and politician
* [[Virgil Orr]] (1923–2021), Louisiana educator and politician
* [[Warren H. Orr]] (1888–1962), American jurist and politician
* [[Wesley Fletcher Orr]] (1831–1898), Canadian businessman, journalist and politician
* [[Wesley Fletcher Orr]] (1831–1898), Canadian businessman, journalist and politician
* [[William Orr (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[William Orr (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[William McFadden Orr]] (1866–1934), Irish mathematician
* [[Wyc Orr]] (1946–2014), American politician and lawyer
* [[William T. Orr]] (1917–2002), American television producer
* [[Zachary Orr]] (born 1992), former professional football player
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* [[Wyc Orr]] (1946-2014), American politician and lawyer


===Fictional characters===
===Fictional characters===
* [[Orr (Catch-22)|Orr]], bomber pilot in ''[[Catch-22]]''
* [[Orr (Catch-22)|Orr]], bomber pilot in the novel ''[[Catch-22]]'' by [[Joseph Heller]]
* '''George Orr''', protagonist in the novel ''[[The Lathe of Heaven]]''
* George Orr, protagonist in the novel ''[[The Lathe of Heaven]]'' by [[Ursula K. Le Guin]]
*John Orr, protagonist in the novel ''[[The Bridge (novel)|The Bridge]]'' by [[Iain Banks]]

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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Judge Orr (disambiguation)]]
*[[Justice Orr (disambiguation)]]
*[[Senator Orr (disambiguation)]]
*[[Orr (disambiguation)]], place names and other meanings
*[[Orr (disambiguation)]], place names and other meanings
*[[Orrville (disambiguation)]], other places named after people with this name
*[[Orrville (disambiguation)]], other places named after people with this name
*[[Orrery]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
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*''Ulster pedigrees: descendants, in many lines of James Orr and Janet McClement, who emigrated from Scotland to Northern Ireland ca. 1607'' by Ray A. Jones
*''Ulster pedigrees: descendants, in many lines of James Orr and Janet McClement, who emigrated from Scotland to Northern Ireland ca. 1607'' by Ray A. Jones
*''William Orr of Ireland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky and his Descendants'' by Paul J. Ostendorf
*''William Orr of Ireland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky and his Descendants'' by Paul J. Ostendorf
*''The Book of Ulster Surnames'' by Robert Bell ISBN 0-85640-405-5
*''The Book of Ulster Surnames'' by Robert Bell {{ISBN|0-85640-405-5}}
*"Brief Sketch of the Genealogy of Captain Thomas Orr, Late of [[Franklin County, Pennsylvania]], and his descendants" compiled by John G. Orr and Andrew M.F. Orr (1923)
*"Brief Sketch of the Genealogy of Captain Thomas Orr, Late of [[Franklin County, Pennsylvania]], and his descendants" compiled by John G. Orr and Andrew M.F. Orr (1923)


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Orr
Orr coat of arms
Origin
Language(s)Scottish Gaelic
Region of originScotland (Argyll, Renfrew, etc.)
Frequency Comparisons[1]

Orr is a surname of Scottish and Ulster-Scots origin. It is derived from the Gaelic Odhar meaning "dark, pale". In Scotland, Orr may be a sept of Clan Campbell.

Etymology

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The primary origin is from the Gaelic odhar, meaning "dark", "dun".[2] Padraig Mac Giolla Domhnaigh, suggested that the Irish surname originates from an Anglicisation of Gaelic Mac Iomhaire. Mac Giolla Domhnaigh stated that this was an old name from Renfrewshire, and a sept of the Campbells; he stated that the name was earlier spelt Mac Ure.[3]

In Ireland the name is common particularly in Ulster, and mainly found in County Antrim, County Down, County Londonderry and County Tyrone. The first recorded evidence of the name in Ulster is of those who came from Scotland with Sir Hugh Montgomery in 1606 to settle in North Down on lands ceded by the O'Neill family. They were chiefly Presbyterian, with some Episcopalians, and a few Roman Catholics and Quakers. According to Bell, the earliest record of the name in Ireland is that of a family in County Tyrone in 1655.[4] However, according to Orr, the earliest record of the name in Ireland is of Richard Orr of Clontarf in 1563.[5]

In Scotland, the name is first known to have been recorded in Renfrewshire. Historian Edward MacLysaght suggests that the name in Scotland derives from the parish of Urr in Kirkcudbrightshire. Indeed, the River Urr flowed through the area. A tradition of some of the Orrs in Northern Ireland has it that they were descended from outlawed brothers whose original family name was McLean; they crossed this river and then made their way by boat to Donaghadee in County Down in the early 17th century. Having escaped persecution, they took river's name as their surname and settled in Newtownards.[6]

People

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Fictional characters

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Orr (surname).

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Orr Surname at Forebears
  2. ^ "Learn about the family history of your surname". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 21 February 2010. This webpage cited: Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4. for the surname "Ore".
  3. ^ "Orr". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 12 March 2010. This webpage cited: Mac Giolla-Domhnaigh, Padraig. Some Anglicised Surnames in Ireland.
  4. ^ Bell, Robert (1990) [1988]. The Book of Ulster Surnames. Dundonald, Belfast, UK: The Blackstaff Press. p. 211. ISBN 0-85640-405-5.
  5. ^ Orr, Brian J (2009). Orr-Some: Research Into the Orr Family. United Kingdom: Heritage Books Inc. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-7884-4266-7.
  6. ^ The Life and Times of the Rev. John Orr, M.A., of Portaferry delivered by James C. Rutherford in the Presbyterian school-room, Portaferry, 29 March 1912. Cited at [1] (Scribd) and [2] (Ancestry.com).

Further reading

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  • Ulster pedigrees: descendants, in many lines of James Orr and Janet McClement, who emigrated from Scotland to Northern Ireland ca. 1607 by Ray A. Jones
  • William Orr of Ireland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky and his Descendants by Paul J. Ostendorf
  • The Book of Ulster Surnames by Robert Bell ISBN 0-85640-405-5
  • "Brief Sketch of the Genealogy of Captain Thomas Orr, Late of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and his descendants" compiled by John G. Orr and Andrew M.F. Orr (1923)
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