Ffrench

Ffrench or ffrench is a surname found in Ireland, a variant of the name French.

The name originated in France and was brought by the Normans, who landed in Bannow Bay, County Wexford, Ireland in 1169. They also settled in Galway, Sligo, Roscommon and Dublin.

In some cases, the name does not start with an initial capital, but with a lower-case f; the double F is derived from the blackletter F. The Irish branch is considered to be one of the "Tribes of Galway", having been there since the 13th century.

Notable people named Ffrench or ffrench include:

They were also cousins of the French family, French Park Estate, Boyle, who were created Baron de Freyne.

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