What is the origin of the surname 'Curry'?

Answer 1

The Curry surname has several possible origins including.

1. From a place in Scotland named Curraigh meaning Marsh
2. From the Irish Comhraidhe. This has no translation.
3. From the Irish Corr, meaning Spear or One who Sticks Out. It may have meant a tall person or simply a warrior.
4. From McGorry. Irish and Scottish originated from the Norman Personal Name Godfrey. The Mc or O' mean Son and Grandson.
5. From McMhurdich , a Scottish name from the Isle of Islay brought with an Irish Poet. It may be similar to McMurray.
6. Cornish from the Old Celtic Word Cwry meaning "Boundary" named after a place called Curry Rivel

Answer 2

Irish