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Ó Tomhrair
Ó Tomhrair is a masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "descendant of Tomhrar". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's grandfather. There are several variations of the surname, such as Ó Tomhnair and Ó Tomhnra. There are specific forms of these surnames that are borne by married and unmarried females. There are also numerous anglicised forms of these Irish surnames.
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Ó Tomhrair is a masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "descendant of Tomhrar". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's grandfather. There are several variations of the surname, such as Ó Tomhnair and Ó Tomhnra. There are specific forms of these surnames that are borne by married and unmarried females. There are also numerous anglicised forms of these Irish surnames.
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