TheNameDBPower
TopographicMeaning
Derived from the Norman 'de Poer' or Irish 'Paor,' referring to a poor person or possibly a place name.
Etymology
The surname has dual origins: the Norman 'de Poer' (from Poer in Normandy) and the Irish 'Paor.' The Norman connection suggests a family that arrived with the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century.
About the Power Surname
Power is an Irish surname with Norman-Irish origins, particularly associated with County Waterford. The family arrived in Ireland during the Anglo-Norman invasion and became integrated into Irish society.
Distribution
Concentrated in County Waterford and the Munster region of Ireland, with populations in the United States, Canada, and Australia.