Grais


Grais households in mid-nineteenth century Ireland

No Grais households in Griffith's.

Surname Dictionary

Grace numerous: S E Leinster, Munster. Ir. Grás. One of the great Norman families, originally thought to be descended from Raymond le Gras who married Strongbow's sister. Now believed to be descended from the Grace (Crassus) brothers of Gloucestershire, who accompanied William Marshall, their uncle, to Ireland. They have been associated with Kilkenny and adjacent areas.MIF.
Grás Grace: líonmhar: oir-dheisceart Laighean & rl. Clann mhór Normannach a shíolraigh ó Raymond le Gras (ramhar) a d'éag c. 1190. Chuireadar fúthu i gCill Chainnigh agus bhíodar chun tosaigh go creidiúnach i gcúrsaí na tíre ó shoin i leith. MIF.

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