There are
678
Bearys in the USA
Beary is the
33596th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Beary

ThomasBeary

Thomas Beary was a Rebel Irish Loyalist who specialised in dispelling contention, resolving conflict, mediating disputes, and fighting the Scotti during Hugh Doherty's Rebellion.

JerryBeary

Jerry Beary is a retired American professional basketball player, a 6'8" 245 lb forward from Syracuse University.

JacobBeary

Jacob Beary was an American professional basketball player. He attended Syracuse University and played in the American Basketball Association from 1970 to 1976.

JohnBeary

John Beary was an Irish Army soldier who fought in the Battle of Jadotville in the Congo in 1961. He was born in Dublin and served with the 35th battalion during the early 1960s.

PaulBeary

Paul Beary is the current Limerick senior hurling manager, having first been appointed for the 2022 season. He is a former inter-county hurler who played for Limerick.

JamesBeary

James Beary was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

ArthurF.

Arthur F. Beary was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy who served during World War II. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions aboard USS PC-1264 during the Normandy landings.

JohnF.

John F. Beary was a commissioned officer in the United States Navy and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II.

WilliamBeary

William Beary is a Scottish former footballer who played as a forward. He made over 400 appearances in the Scottish Football League.

PatrickBeary

Patrick Beary is a former American football wide receiver who played two seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.

Beary Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Beary' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'O'Beara', meaning 'descendant of Beara'. The name Beara itself is thought to have originated from the Irish word 'bearach', meaning 'sharp' or 'spear-like'. The O'Beara clan was historically located in County Tipperary in Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Beary' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in County Tipperary, where the O'Beara clan originated. It can also be found in smaller numbers in other parts of Ireland and in the Irish diaspora in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Beary' include 'Berry' and 'Barr'. These variations may have resulted from Anglicization or regional pronunciation differences.
Migration and ImmigrationMany Irish people with the surname 'Beary' emigrated during periods of economic hardship in Ireland, particularly during the Great Famine of the 1840s. They settled in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, where they established new communities and contributed to the societies and cultures of their new homes.