Fitzmaurice is a distinguished Hiberno-Norman name, long tied to the lordships of Kerry.
Where does the Fitzmaurice name come from?
Fitzmaurice means “son of Maurice,” with the Norman prefix “fitz,” from the French fils, meaning “son of.” The name traces to Maurice FitzGerald, one of the leaders of the Norman arrival in Ireland, whose descendants took the name as their own.
The Fitzmaurices of Kerry
The family became the Barons of Kerry, seated at Lixnaw, and were among the leading Norman lords of the south-west for centuries. In time the line connected to the Earls of Kerry and the Lansdowne title. As a documented Hiberno-Norman name, Fitzmaurice is found today across Ireland and among the diaspora in the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain.
Did you know?
- Fitzmaurice means “son of Maurice,” with the Norman “fitz” prefix.
- It traces to Maurice FitzGerald of the Norman arrival in Ireland.
- The family became the Barons of Kerry, seated at Lixnaw.
- The line connected to the Earls of Kerry and the Lansdowne title.
- The name survives today in Ireland and across the diaspora.
Related Irish family names
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fitzmaurice an Irish surname?
Fitzmaurice is a Hiberno-Norman name, long established as the Barons of Kerry at Lixnaw.
What does Fitzmaurice mean?
It means “son of Maurice,” with the Norman “fitz” prefix, tracing to Maurice FitzGerald.
Is there a Fitzmaurice family crest?
Families of the name have heraldic traditions; the crest and tartan artwork on our Fitzmaurice products is created as decorative heritage artwork to celebrate the name.
