IRISARRI the usual form of this surname is IRISARRI, but there are many variations: IRISARRY, IRISSARY, IRRISARRI, IRRISARRY, IRIZARRI, YRIZARI etc..

The meaning of this surname is: IRI means group of houses, or town, and SARRI means thickset (refered to trees,forest, thickets etc..) or Thick forest. So the meaning is something like, The group of houses near the thickset.

The way you (the original requestor) write your surname is typical in branches of this family in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina (there are also in the Basque Country).

The origin of this surname is a house in Ianzy or Yanzi, in Navarra, with houses derived from this in Villatuerta, and Azketa (both in Navarre). But there is another very old house with this name in IHOLDI in Baxe-Navarre, in the French Basque Country; this name of this house is documented since 1352, but it could also be the house IRIZURI mentioned in documents of 1186; I believe that this one is the real origin of the surname.

There are branches of this family in the whole Basque Country (Spanish and French), and of course in Spain, France and America (Terranova included).

There are a lot of coats of arms of this surname depending on the branch. The coat of the Branche IRIZARRI (the only branch with Z) is: En sinople dos torres de oro puestas en faja. This Z branch exists (or existed) in Bizkaia, Colombia, Argentina, Navarre, Mexico and Terre Neuve

There is also a coat of the branche of Chili.

Aida L. Irizarry writes Irizarry is also found in San German, Puerto Rico, where a branch of the family settled in 1819. I would love you to add this piece of the missing puzzle to your page. I'm very proud of this name and of my ancestors who carried it to our shores.

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Naishaalicea at ymail dot com 27-Jul-2011 2:07 #12212 Raymond J. Irizarry ririzarry1@adelphia.net contact me If you still read this post post back please
iraz1960 at yahoo dot com 22-Jul-2011 3:58 #12197 My Name is Ramon Irizarry Aray, I was born in Guayanilla Puerto Rico, My Father Name was Benjamin Irizarry Torres, from Macana Penu~uelas, his dad my Grand Dad was Mayo Irizarry, as well as I know my Grand Pa was a redheaded Green Eye Bascun~an, most of the Family from that Irizarry Clan had moved to New Jersey, specifically Hoboken. Any one on that side of my family please let me know to exchange notes.
eddieji45 at yahoo dot de 10-Jul-2011 12:30 #12187 Find it fascinating how far the name Irizarry is actually spread around the world. My parents came from Puerto Rico, from the area of Guayanilla. I was deployed to Saudi Arabia and while travelling through the city of Daharran i noticed a sign with "Irizarry and Son". Does anyone have any idea how Our name comes to be in the Arab world? Would be interesting what anyone may have on that
ranandcar at hotmail dot com 16-May-2011 0:20 #12104 Hello all, I wrote after the death of my abuelo, Cecilio Irizarry in Guanica, PR. My father is Damaso del Carmen Irizarry-Almodovar. I think Nazario is somewhere in my family's name too. It seems I have many cousins and relatives in PR that I never knew about, but am discovering through facebook and the reminiscing of my father as he ages and is recalling his childhood more and more. My abuelo had green eyes and they run throughout our strain of the Irizarry line. I'll be talking to my father to try and dig up more information. So fascinating to read all the entries. ~Carmen
luzrn05615 at yahoo dot com 25-Mar-2011 12:26 #12024 I'M ALSO TRYING TO FIND A JORGE LUIS IRRIZARY BETANCOURT, LAST KNOWN PLACE OF RESIDENCY WAS CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO. FATHER'S NAME WAS ISMAEL IRRIZARY AND HE ALSO WAS IN THE AIR FORCE IN AGUADILLA, P.R.
alicpray at aol dot com 07-Dec-2010 20:46 #11767 My name is Alice Irizarry and my father's name Salvadore is mayaquez PR and my name is Clotilde Gonzalez. I am looking for my father. I have never met him and need to find him because I long for my fathers love. I am now 52 years old and need his love.
jmr dot irizarry at gmail dot com 02-Dec-2010 12:14 #11758 My email is jmr.irizarry@gmail.com Forgot to mention, I was also born in San German, Puerto Rico.
jmr dot irizarry at gmail dot com 02-Dec-2010 12:13 #11757 Hey Aida, Please email me if you get a chance. My Grand father is Miguel Irizarry, lives in San German. I have been doing research for a while and I've concluded that we may be Jews from the Basque Country who were heavily persecuted and forced to leave. Oppressed by both French and Spanish powers. Check out this site: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/judaica/ejud_0002_0003_0_02218.html This is the most comprehensive Jewish site on the web. Check it out. My goal is to try and put all these peices together and bring more pride and honor to our heritage. Jose
rtrdms2 at sbcglobal dot net 11-Sep-2010 15:09 #11471 My Name is Elizabeth Delgado (maiden name is Elizabeth Irizarry). I was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, partly raised in Coamo, Puerto Rico and spent most of my adult live in Chicago, Illinois. My father's name was Ismael Irizarry and my mother's name was Ida Celia Rodriguez. Daughter of Nicolasa Rodriguez and illegitimate daughter of Diego Castellar. Both my parents where born and raised in Guallanilla, Puerto Rico.My biggest dream is to visit and get to know my ancestor's country. I have always have this unexplained attraction and love for the basque country and what I consider my people. Maybe I can get in contact with some Irizarry's from the Basque country. I would also like to get in contact with the Castellar side of my mother's family.
leannet33 at coqui dot net 22-Jun-2010 14:00 #11231 My mother is from San German but her the father arrived to Puerto Rico about 1890.The name of my grandfather was Salvatore Grizarry Jacosta and his residential was San German,Puerto Rico.In the census 1910 changed the name as Salvador Yrizarry. All the family has very blonde hair and very blue eyes. I want to know the origin of this Last name (apellido)is from Spain,Rumania or Francia. Thanks,Jean
leannet33 at coqui dot net 22-Jun-2010 14:00 #11232 My mother is from San German but her the father arrived to Puerto Rico about 1890.The name of my grandfather was Salvatore Grizarry Jacosta and his residential was San German,Puerto Rico.In the census 1910 changed the name as Salvador Yrizarry. All the family has very blonde hair and very blue eyes. I want to know the origin of this Last name (apellido)is from Spain,Rumania or Francia. Thanks,Jean
lindseyi20 at yahoo dot com 31-May-2010 23:36 #11177 the name is lindsey irizarry i know nothing about my background only my dads name is henry irizarry and grandma's is aida irizarry but madien name is aida perez and i don't know anything and it would be cool to find out where everyone else in my family comes from
desertdozenaz at yahoo dot com 22-Feb-2010 3:06 #10856 I too am a decendant of Don Pablo Yrisarri. please contact me
balditosgirl at yahoo dot com 09-Feb-2010 15:15 #10804 Hola my name is Yanira Camargo maiden name Yanira Irizarry. I was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio. I no longer reside in Ohio. My fathers name was Rafael Irizarry born in NJ. My father past away when I was 2 yrs old. I have a sister Yanaiza Irizarry. I met my Grand Father once in I believe Guayanilla, PR when I was 14 years of age. I believe he past away when I was 16. His name was Rafael Irizarry as well, I am now 23. I know we have a few uncles and an aunt who is 13-16. I had a uncle nick named flaco who past away, a tio nick named chachi and carli. I don’t really know where all of them are located. Word is as well that we might have a brother out there some were in Florida. Ive always wondered. I know very little of my father except he was buried in Florida how he passed and his full name was Rafael Antonio Irizarry. I really some how just came across this site and was astonished….. really amazing, how many ppl are looking into their backgrounds!!! Im excited maybe someone will come across what I wrote and know something of my family.
nydiaim2 at yahoo dot com 27-Sep-2009 19:16 #10252 Hi, my name is Nydia Esther Irizarry Martinez. My father was from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. His name was Segundo Juvencio Irizarry Irizarry. His parents were Tomas Irizarry Irizarry and Joaquina Irizarry Bonilla both from Cabo Rojo. Iam just beginning my search and do not have to much information. My fathers brother and sisters were Ramon,Patria, Apolonia(Amparo) Rosita,Juan(Nene), Secundino My father was born 1907.Any information will be greatly appreciated.
aaviles136 at aol dot com 19-Sep-2009 21:53 #10209 The Irizarry name fascinates me. My mother was Irizarry Irizarry. I have yet to run across any information or close similarities in name to any of the Irizarrys in my family. If any of the generation of this noble family name are internet friendly, maybe you might know of those Irizarrys I have loved and lost. They are:Ambrosio Irizarry y Felicia Bonilla, padres de Juaquina Irizarry(Pina), Marcos Irizarry, Ramon Irizarry, Emilio Irizarry, Carmela Irizarry, Prudencia(Lenza) Irizarry, Juanita Irizarry, Maria Irizarry y Titi Irizarry. Juaquina Irizarry era la madre de Felita Irizarry, Leyito, Juvencio, Cundo, Juan, Rosita y Amparito. Prudencia era madre de Juanita, Maria Luisa(Nene) y Carmen Luisa(Lulu)Torres. Estos nombres son de parte de la mama de mi madre. De parte de su padre Tomas Irizarry solo se que sus padres se llamaban Genaro Irizarry y Teresa Alfonso.    Solo se que son de la Tuna en Cabo Rojo y sus raices Vascas son de la segunda tanda de Vascos que llegaron a Puerto Rico despues de 1850.    Any information would be greatly appreciated.
mborden1320 at yahoo dot com 18-Aug-2009 13:50 #10068 I am Maribel Irizarry Figueroa Here is what I have learned: Spelling: different variations, Irisarry,Irisarri,Irizarri etc.. Origin: Spain Basque region, Austuria Spain in Nafarroa Beherea Province Iri=Village Zar=Old "Old Village" Iriz is derived from the Basque Iri-txari which means "Town or settlement" Family Crest contains Boars, indicating an area where these wild animals were frequently found First found in the Pamplona district of the Basque region of Spain, Some of the first settlers of this family name are Francesca Irizarri De Talafaro who emigrated to Puerto Rico in 1826, Ramon Irizarri-Nazario who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1858, and Jose Ignacio Irizarry who also settled in Puerto Rico. I am interested in looking for the following Family of Zoilo Irizarry Irizarry 1893-1977 Married Ramona Gonzalez Correa, Children are oilo Irizarry Gonzalez (1925-1986) Gloria Gonzalez Gomez believed to be in Chicago, Joannie "Jonie" believed to be in Guayanilla, Mercedes Irizarry Correa (Santiago)decease, Porfiria Irizarry, and Radames Irizarry. all from Guayanilla, I will be going to Puerto Rico to look into records and to find the Puerto Rican Historical Society. my email is mborden1320@yahoo.com
moijr at comcast dot net 29-Jul-2009 9:13 #9976 ¡Saludos a todos los Irizarry's! Soy Manuel Osvaldo Irizarry-Rodríguez, nacido y criado en Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, y educado en la isla. Vivo en la actualidad en Bryceville, Florida, un suburbio de Jacksonville. Mi papá se llamaba como yo. Mi mamá se llamaba Antonia María Rodríguez-Quetglas de Irizarry. Mis abuelos paternos se llamaban Ramón (Ramo) Irizarry y Dolores (Lola) Irizarry (no estaban emparentados). Ellos vivieron la mayor parte de su vida en el Rosario, barrio de San German. La familia de él eran de Sabana Grande. Mi papá me informó que su familia vinieron a P.R. de la región Vasca de España, específicamente del área de Bilbao. Él visitó la región muchas veces. Me contó que en muchas ocasiones al presentar su identificación en sitios tales como en un banco, al entrar a España desde Francia, en hoteles, etc., al ver su apellido se dirigían a el hablando en vasco, el cual él no entendía. Yo he visitado España, incluyendo el área vasca que es preciosa. Yo tengo entendido, por conversaciones con mi abuelo y mi padre, que en P.R. existen tres familias Irizarry: de Utuado-Adjuntas, San Germán y Sabana Grande. Que de esas tres familias se derivan todos los Irizarry de la isla. Si alguien quiere establecer contacto conmigo, mi e-mail es moijr@comcast.net. Gracias por su atención y gracias al que administra esta página cibernética. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Greetings to all the Irizarry's! I am Manuel Osvaldo Irizarry-Rodríguez, born and raised in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and educated in the island. I live at present in Bryceville, Florida, a suburb of Jacksonville. My dad's named was as myself. My mom's named was Antonia María Rodríguez-Quetglas de Irizarry. My paternal grandparent's names were Ramón (Ramo) Irizarry and Dolores (Lola) Irizarry (they were not related). They lived most of their life in the Rosario, neighborhood of San German. My grandad's family were from Sabana Grande. My dad informed me that his family came to P.R. from the Basque region of Spain, specifically from the Bilbao area. He visited the region many times. He told me that in many occasions, when presenting his ID in such places as in a bank, when entering to Spain from France, in hotels, etc., when they saw his last name, they addressed him in Basque, which he didn't speak and or understand. I have visited Spain, including the Basque area, which is beautiful. I understand, from conversations with my grandfather and my father that in P.R. there are three Irizarry families: from Utuado-Adjuntas, San Germán and Sabana Grande. That from those three families all the Irizarry of the island came from. If somebody wants to establish contact with me, my e-mail is moijr@comcast.net. Thank you for your time and thanks to the one that administers this webpage.
jlopez_12 at hotmail dot com 23-Jul-2009 14:56 #9952 Hola mi nombre es jannette Lopez y estoy buscando a Jose Irizarry de Ponce, Puerto Rico. Jose en el 1980 vivio el terror cuando un avion en el que viajaba fue secuetrado a Cuba. Quisiera contactarlo para oir de el ese relato desesperante. Si alguien lo conoce escribanme pueden hacerlo a mi email gracias.
birizarrybk at gmail dot com 18-Jul-2009 13:44 #9923 Dear Irizarry family members from Guayanilla. My name is Balvino Irizarry son of Constante Irizarry whose father was Balbino Irizarry Irizarry who was born May 04.1973 in Guayannilla, Puerto Rico. He Married Rosalia Olivera Ruiz who was born August 21, 1899 in (de Yauco y vecino de No Consta in Puerto Rico) His father was Lucas Irizarry Irizarry his grandfather was Juan Antonio Irizarry. His grandmother was Juana Maria I have the following information on the Balbino Irizarry Irizarry from Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. Children of Balbino Irizarry Irizarry and Rosalia Olivera Ruiz are: Constante Irizarry Olivera b. 10/27/1925 in Puerto              Rico d. 4/7/1994 (He is MY Father) Porfilio Olivera Irizarry Losila Irizarry Olivera (got poisoned) Minita Irizarry Olivera (died as a young girl) Clementa Irizarry Simon Irizarry (b. 12/1907 in Yauco - died 1980              in Guayanillo) (need verify) Genobaba Irizarry Balbino Irizarry Irizarry father was Lucas Irizarry Irizarry (de Yauco y vecino de No Consta)his mother was Juana Christima Irizarry Bautista(de Guayanilla.) His grandfather, on his father side was Juan Antonio Irizarry. His grandmother, on his father side was Juana Maria Irizarry.    His grandfather on his mother side was Jose (Juan) Santos Irizarry. His grandmother on his mother’s side was Maria Rosario Bautista.   Rosalia Olivera Ruiz father was Pablo Olivera Santiago. (de Guayanilla) Rosalia Olivera Ruiz mother was Cristina Ruiz Ruiz. (de Guayanilla Her grandfather on her father’s side was Ramon Olivera Her grandmother, on his father side was Juliana Santiago His grandfather on his mother side was Gregoria Ruiz Her grandmother on his mother’s side was Ana Ruiz Children of Lucas Irizarry Irizarry and Juana Christima Irizarry Bautista (Balbino’s parents) Juan Balbino Irizarry Irizarry 4/1/1872 Balbino Irizarry Irizarry b 5/4/1873 Juana Maria Irizarry Irizarry 5/22/1874 Juan Aquiline Irizarry b. 1/4/1876 in No Consta Juan Bautista Irizarry b. 4/14/1877 in NO Consta Lucas Irizarry Irizarry b. 10/4/1878 Prudo Irizarry Irizarry (Married Leocadia Lugo) Family of Prudo: Tomasa Irizarry Inocemcia Irizarry d. 12/18/1913 Conciption Irizarry (was in California USA) Moses Irizarry (Macana, Guayanilla, P.R.) Martez Irizarry Irizarry (Married had children) Vanuro Irizarry Irizarry (Married Rosa Bracero) Please contact me at 209 575-1303 or irizarrybk@gmail.com if you have any corrections or information that my add or improve on this tree.
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