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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birizarry at sbcglobal dot net 17-Sep-2008 6:36 #8311 Hello, My name is Balvino Irizarry I live in Modesto,Calif.My fathers name is Constante Irizarry Olivera he was born in Gueyanill or Yacos Purto rico in October1925. He married Efirgenia Varga Lugo.His father name is Balbino Irizarry Irizarry born in Guayanillo,Purro Rico in May of 1873.he married Rosalia Olivera Riuz. His father was was Luca irizarry Irizarry who married christina (Juna)irizarry Bautista..His father was Juan Antonio Irizarry. My fater always said his great garnd came from the Yacos Area of Purto Rico. you can contact me at birizarry@sbcglobal.net. any information in filling out our family tree will be greatly appreciated. Have other details of other irizarry family siblings.
irizary at juno dot com 13-Sep-2008 10:04 #8286 My husband is George Virgil Irizary. His father, Virgilio Yrizarry was born in San German, Puerto Rico, 24 December 1899. His parents are recorded as Jose Ramon Yrizarry who was born about 1871 in San German, and mother Cruz Sepulveda was born about 1875 in San German (death in 1901). Following the death of his mother in 1901, we understand that Virgilio was taken in by a Methodist minister's family for many years. We do not know the name of that Methodist minister. Virgilio had a sister Anna Yrizarry who migrated to New York City, and a brother Louis Yrizarry who was last heard from in Puerto Rico. When the Methodist minister asked permission to "adopt" Virgilio and pay for further education, Virgilio says his birth father became upset and refused; Virgilio left Puerto Rico and migrated to Hilo, Hawaii where he met my husband's mother, Encarnacion Fernandez, whose parents were born in Granada, Spain. Encarnacion was born on Sept. 5, 1907 in Hilo, Hawaii shortly after her parents arrived at Waiakea Camp 5, Hilo, Hawaii. My husband's parents, Virgilio Yrizarry & Encarnacion Fernandez, were marred in San Francisco, 26 December 1930. Shortly after, Virgilio changed the spelling of the family name to Irizary. We would love to hear from anyone who may be related to our family. We live in Northern California. Looking forward to hearing from you, George & Arlene Irizary, irizary@juno.com
lidtango at aol dot com 25-Aug-2008 15:20 #8167 Hi Family, I am Adam Irizarry of Adam and Carmen Irizarry from Adjuntas Puerto Rico. My grandparents were maria Irizarry and Florencio Rodriguez, and Manolin Irizarry from yabucoa Puerto rico. Feel free to contact me for information on this side of the family. As far as I researched, we are all interrelated! My mom and dad were both Irizarry. Adam
ravenheart77 at aol dot com 19-Aug-2008 7:48 #8129 My family is primarily from Guayanilla y Ponce. My mother and father were born in a place called "El Junque (sp)." Mother Aidee (Haydee) Irizarry - Irizarry (bith cert says Irizarri) Father Raphael Angel Irizarry - Rodriguez Mother dad named Julio and Father mother was Fernanda
Velderve at yahoo dot com 18-Aug-2008 21:20 #8126 My mother is Irizarry from Hatillo Bayaney Puerto Rico,her eyes are hazel. Some of my Irizarry relatives live at Quebradillas,Mayaguez and Bayamon. My wife is Irizarry from Las Marias close to San German. There are Irrizary and Irizarri in Puerto Rico too.
IRIZARRYDESIREE at YAHOO dot COM 23-Jul-2008 19:03 #7970 Hello fellow Irizarry's My name is Desiree Irizarry born and raised in Bronx, NY. Daughter of Edgar Irizarry and Brenda Vizcarrondo. My Paternal grandparents are Pascual and Edna Irizarry. I just began my mission to find my roots. Im glad to see many Irizarry's are doing the same. Good Luck on your search and remember it is not the destination but the journey that counts. Love, Desiree Irizarry
irizarry at syrres dot com 11-Jul-2008 8:47 #7882 My name is Pablo Pavin Irizarry from the Utica, New York area and my family is extensive. It has ancestors from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Chicago, and New York City. I have been researching this surname for many years. It is a difficult under taking. Here is a useful tidbit for anyone interested. There is a small town in French Basque country with the name Irissari or similar spelling. It can only be found on really good maps of France. I bought mine at Barnes and Noble. Some 30 years ago I wrote to its mayor. I still have not heard from him/her. If someone else has patience and the time to maybe translate a good letter this small town probably has some very useful history. They may not have a budget to respond by snail mail so you may have to invest in International Postal Coupons (IPCs) if these things are still issued and include them in the letter for them to use as money for postage. If anyone gets lucky please let me know. Good luck on your investigations and research!
jorgeirizarry330 at yahoo dot com 07-Jul-2008 22:04 #7848 Hola: Mi nombre es Jorge Luis Irizarry,MI padre fue Jorge Irizarry,mis tios Joe Irizarry y el Padre Luis Irizarry.Mi abuelo se llamaba Don.Luis Irizarry Baez.Este casado con Doña Angela Martiny.Soy natural del pueblo de Ponce,Puerto Rico.Conoci varias personas con este apellido en varios pueblos de mi hermosa isla,y algunas de estas me mencionan a dos hermanos vascos que llegaron a nuestra isla del encanto y aparentemente se establecieron en el area oeste.Luego uno de estos hermanos se marcho a sur-america.Si alguien tiene mas inf.puede enviar su coment.a jorgeirizarry330@yahoo.com.Gracias y saludos a todos los Irizarry en el mundo...
edithmariei at yahoo dot com 13-Jun-2008 9:10 #7682 hola, me llamo Edith Marie Irizarry Montero.Mi familia se estableció en Cabo Rojo. De ahí viene mi abuelo Felix Gilberto Irizarry Luna(quien tenía 5 hermanos mas:Chere, Lavinia, Purificacion (Pura), Eduardo y Jaime, de los cuales solo Lavinia está viva y también en vida conoció a dos hermanos mas, una hermana en San Sebastián y uno en Guánica, ambos de padre). Mi bisabuelo se llamaba Pedro Luis Irizarry Arroyo casado con Carmen Luisa Luna Vignals. Los padres de mi bisabuelo se llamaban Eduardo Irizarry y María del Pilar Arroyo.Mi padre es Pedro Gilberto Irizarry Robles y mi tío, Jaime Eduardo Irizarry Robles. Espero encontrar a muchos primos,!!!
wen212 at msn dot com 12-Jun-2008 14:18 #7675 Hi my name is Wendy Irizarry. My father recently passed and he originated from Cabo Rojo, PR. His name is Wilfredo Irizary aka "Freddy". His mother's name is Hipolita Lopez and father's name is Benero (Venero) Irizarry. His family is still in PR from La Parguera to Lajas, PR. The Mayor of Lajas is my dad's cousin- they call the Mayor "Turin". The street where my dad grew up was renamed Avenida Don Benero Irizarry in my grandfather's honor. We go visit every year to see the fam over there. If you think you may be a relative- would like to hear from ya!!
shappa777 at yahoo dot com 02-Jun-2008 20:20 #7608 Hi my name is Melanie Arlene Irizarry. My father is Rigoberto Irizarry Feliciano(my grandma was feliciano) and my moms Blanca Elisa Irizarry Cosme. My grandpa's name was Santos Irizarry Irizarry his mom and dad were Ramon "Moncho" Irizarry and Maria Irizarry. apparently my great grandparent must've been cousins. My grandpa's sibblings were Rafael,Placido,Francisco"paco" or Paquito" Irizarry. My dad says there was a sister but he doesnt remember her name. My grandpa(Santos Irizarry) had many women. My grandma was actually one of his ladies(she wasnt his wife) so my dad has brothers and sisters he doesnt know. My grandpa Santos died in 1982. He died the year I was born. I remember seeing a picture of him. He was dark skinned with hazel eyes very handsome. the last pic i saw of him he was in a wheelchair with an amputated leg due to diabetes. They lived all their life in Guayanillas, Puerto Rico. But moved to Ponce because that's where my dad met my mom. My Dad's brothers name is Rafael Irizarry and his sisters name is Maria Irizarry. my dad's mom is dead so we can't ask her and my dad's brother and sister dont remember....please email me if you have any info... shappa777@yahoo.com
zoddy5 at msn dot com 18-May-2008 19:23 #7500 Hello! My name is Jesus Pascual Yrrizarry, Jr. I live in Tucson, Arizona. I share my name with my father (Jesus Pascual Yrrizarry, Sr.). My grandfather Pascual Yrrizarry was born in 1899 and died in 1967 in Douglas, Arizona - I never met him (I was born in 1968). Not much is known about his life. From what I've been told he had blue eyes, light hair, he was a cook/chef, hunted lions. He lived in Guanajuato, Mexico, spent time in Douglas/Pirtleville, Arizona and SOME time in New Mexico. I have 1 uncle, 2 male cousins, and last but not least, MY 3 children; 1 son and 2 daughters who will all carry on this beautiful name. Just wondering if anybody out there who shares the name with the same spelling would know or know of my grandfather. I would love to know any information about this man and his life so I can teach my children about their name/ culture/ ancestors. ANY info would be appreciated. Also, if anybody has ANY info on a crest or coat of arms for THIS spelling, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you for your time! -Jesus Pascual Yrrizarry, Jr.
esti_118 at hotmail dot com 13-May-2008 8:32 #7470 Hola, soy Estitxu Irisarri, del Pais Vasco y creo que mi apellido es de origen Navarro. Como veo, el apellido Irisarri (Irysarry, Irizarry, Yrisary...) está bien extendido en todo el mundo, lo cual me ha llamado mucho la atención que un apellido de origen vasco (suponiendo que es así) haya llegado tan lejos. Siempre me ha llamado la atención el tema de la heráldica y he encontrado ciertas páginas que informan soble el apellido Irisarri, puede que ésta les sea de interés: http://www.paisvasco.com/heraldica/cgi-heral/heral.cgi?apellido=irisarri Por último debo decir que el significado del apellido que se da en esta página puede que no sea la única, ya que en la citada URL se puede ver que al apellido se le atribuye más de un significado. Hasta otra. PD: Hubiera escrito en inglés si mi nivel hubiera sido más alto.
freddyrod at the gmail dot com 11-May-2008 11:00 #7455 I am looking for any information on the Rodriguez and Irizarry family from the 1800's that resided in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. Below are some names of my family. /-- Maximino RODRIGUEZ Y DAVILA, b. circa 1864 at Puerto Rico / /-- Julio RODRIGUEZ Y SEGARRA, b. 1886 at Macana, Guayanilla, PR, USA, | \ | \-- Juana SEGARRA Y TORRES, b. 1860 | /-- Edelmiro RODRIGUEZ Y IRIZARRY, b. 1914 at Macana, Guayanilla, PR, USA | \ | \-- Maria IRIZARRY Y FELICIANO, b. 1895 at Macana, Guayanilla, PR, USA | Wilfredo RODRIGUEZ Y IRIZARRY, b. 1940 at Puerto Rico | | /-- Jose E IRIZARRY Y SEGARRA, b. circa 1850 at Mariana, Guayanilla, PR | / | /-- Salvador IRIZARRY Y FELICIANO, b. 1881 at Macana, Guayanilla, PR, USA | / \ | | \-- Dolores FELICIANO Y CARABALLO, b. circa 1852 at Mariana, Guayanilla, PR | | \-- Maria IRIZARRY Y ALVINO, b. circa 1915 at Puerto Rico, d. at Puerto Rico | \-- Marta ALVINO Y QUINONES, b. 1892 at Macana, Guayanilla, PR, USA
miminy1079 at AOL dot COM 01-May-2008 17:48 #7406 my name is esmeralda irizarry from parents from bronx new york...back ground is from mayaguez, pr...i love this ..never new what my last name meant but i guess u learn something every day....!!!
lsdvaz at yahoo dot co, 18-Apr-2008 22:39 #7340 I think my grandfather was one of the first to had been born in Puerto Rico in 1906 with Last Name Irizarry.
sam_irizarry at yahoo dot com 11-Apr-2008 15:32 #7284 I have two pics that my aunt said could be our family crest. If anyone is interrested e-mail me and i will be more than glad to send them ur way.
bibi2leo at yahoo dot com 02-Apr-2008 12:31 #7246 I am from Yauco, my grandfather is Sergio Irizarry Irizarry, his dad was Pedro Irizarry Irizarry, my grandmother was Hilda Garcia Ayala, my mom is Rosa H. Irizarry Garcia. I am doing a Family Tree and all I know thus far is that my great great grandpa donated the land where the Alcadia in Yauco is, and there is a painting of him there, last time I was home, I asked about it, but no one could locate it. Anyway, if anyone has any information, please contact me. Thank you Lizbeth Rodriguez Irizarry
sirizarr at ccisd dot net 24-Mar-2008 14:43 #7171 Hola, Mi esposo es Juan Perez Irizarry. El nacio en Adjuntal PR y su madre era Nicudemia Feliciano Irizarry Natural de Adjuntas Puerto Rico. El nombre Iriarry hasta llego a Honolulu, Oahu donde yo conoci a mi esposo y que era mi suegra. NiCudemia tiene 11 hermanos del parte de su padre. sus nombres son Juan, Nicolas,Emilio etc. Ellos viven en Utica New York Despues que nos casamos nos fuimos a vivir en Ponce Puerto Rico por 14 anos del 1989-1994- ahora estamos en Houston Texas. S Irizarry
wdehoyos at prtc dot net 26-Feb-2008 18:20 #7041   Mi nombre e Wilson Irizarry De Hoyos, naci en Mayaguez P.R. Mi padre se llamaba Juan (Wilson) Irizarry Roman. Mi hermano se llama Roberto Irizarry, el se radico en Orlando Florida USA.   Quisiera saber mas de el orijen de mi familia. Tengo entendido nuestro orijen es Vazco, quisiera saber si eso es asi.Por lo menos somos muchos en Puerto Rico, crei que solo habian Irizarry en P.R. y USA ya que e viajado en Sur y Centro America, no habia conocido Irizarry furera de PR y USA.
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