Fitzmaurice is a

Hiberno-Norman From the 12th century onwards, a group of Normans invaded and settled in Gaelic Ireland. These settlers later became known as Norman Irish or Hiberno-Normans. They originated mainly among Cambro-Norman families in Wales and Anglo-Normans fro ...

Cambro-Norman Cambro-Normans ( la, Cambria; "Wales", cy, Normaniaid Cymreig; nrf, Nouormands Galles) were Normans who settled in southern Wales, and the Welsh Marches, after the Norman invasion of Wales, allied with their counterpart families who settled E ...

Anglo-Norman Anglo-Norman may refer to: *Anglo-Normans, the medieval ruling class in England following the Norman conquest of 1066 *Anglo-Norman language **Anglo-Norman literature *Anglo-Norman England, or Norman England, the period in English history from 1066 ...

surname. It is

patronymic A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the given name of one's father, grandfather (avonymic), or an earlier male ancestor. Patronymics are still in use, including mandatory use, in many countries worldwide, alt ...

as the prefix '' Fitz-''
derives from the

Latin Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic languages, Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through ...

'' filius'', meaning "son of". According to Irish genealogist

Edward MacLysaght Edgeworth Lysaght, later Edward Anthony Edgeworth Lysaght, and from 1920 Edward MacLysaght ( ga, Éamonn Mac Giolla Iasachta; 6 November 1887 – 4 March 1986) was a genealogist of twentieth century Ireland. His numerous books on Irish surnames ...

: Fitzmaurice is uncommon as a given name.

Surname

Notable people with the surname Fitzmaurice include: * The family of the

Earls of Kildare Duke of Leinster (; ) is a title in the Peerage of Ireland and the premier dukedom in that peerage. The subsidiary titles of the Duke of Leinster are: Marquess of Kildare (1761), Earl of Kildare (1316), Earl of Offaly (1761), Viscount Leinster, ...

, Earls of Kerry Fitzmaurice_Coat_of_Arms_1

, Earls of Leinster FitzGerald arms

Earls of Desmond Earl of Desmond is a title in the peerage of Ireland () created four times. When the powerful Earl of Desmond took arms against Queen Elizabeth Tudor, around 1578, along with the King of Spain and the Pope, he was confiscated from his estates, s ...

. Progenitors of the famous Irish family The Geraldine's *

Caroline Fitzmaurice Caroline Fitzgerald (September 22, 1865 – December 25, 1911) was an American poet and litteratrice who spent most of her adult life in Europe, particularly Italy. Although not fabulously rich, she was wealthy enough to move to and fro between ...

, ''née'' Fitzgerald (1865–1911), poet, wife of Edmond Fitzmaurice, 1st Baron Fitzmaurice *

Catherine Fitzmaurice Catherine Fitzmaurice is the originator of Fitzmaurice Voicework, whose purpose "is to support people in finding and using their unique voices — in healthy, clear, and creative ways — while developing greater freedom and presence" and which is t ...

(b.?), Actress and voice specialist * Deanne Fitzmaurice, Pulitzer Prize winning American photographer * Éamonn Fitzmaurice (1977- ),

Gaelic football Gaelic football ( ga, Peil Ghaelach; short name '), commonly known as simply Gaelic, GAA or Football is an Irish team sport. It is played between two teams of 15 players on a rectangular grass pitch. The objective of the sport is to score by ki ...

er, former member of the

Kerry senior football team The Kerry county football team represents County Kerry, Kerry in men's Gaelic football and is governed by Kerry GAA, the County board (Gaelic games), county board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The team competes in the three major annual in ...

and current selector * Edmond Fitzmaurice, 1st Baron Fitzmaurice (1846 – 1935), British Liberal politician *

Edmond John Fitzmaurice Edmond John Fitzmaurice (June 24, 1881 – July 26, 1962) was an Irish-born American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington in Delaware from 1925 to 1960. Biography Early life and education Ed ...

(1881-1962), Bishop of (Catholic diocese of) Wilmington *

George Fitzmaurice George Fitzmaurice (13 February 1885 – 13 June 1940) was a French-born film director and producer. Career Fitzmaurice's career first started as a set designer on stage. Beginning in 1914, and continuing until his death in 1940, he directed ...

(1885 - 1940), American film director *

George Fitzmaurice (writer) George Fitzmaurice (28 January 1877 – 12 May 1963) was an Irish dramatist and short story writer, some of whose plays were broadcast on Radio Éireann. Early life George Fitzmaurice was born at Bedford House, Listowel, County Kerry on 28 J ...

(1877 - 1963), Irish dramatist and writer * Gerald FitzMaurice FitzGerald arms

, 1st Lord of Offaly. died c. 1221. 2nd eldest son of Maurice FitzGerald, Lord of Lanstephan. Built

Maynooth Castle Maynooth Castle is a ruined 12th century castle in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland which stands at the entrance to the South Campus of Maynooth University. Constructed in the early 13th century, it became the primary residence of the Kildare ...

early 12th century. Progenitor of the

and Earls of Leinster. * Gerald Fitzmaurice (1901-1982), English barrister and judge *

James Fitzmaurice James Michael Christopher Fitzmaurice DFC (6 January 1898 – 26 September 1965) was an Irish aviation pioneer. He was a member of the crew of the ''Bremen'', which made the first successful trans-Atlantic aircraft flight from East to West ...

(1898 – 1965), Irish aviation pioneer *

(died 1579), Leader of the

Desmond Rebellions The Desmond Rebellions occurred in 1569–1573 and 1579–1583 in the Irish province of Munster. They were rebellions by the Earl of Desmond, the head of the Fitzmaurice/FitzGerald Dynasty in Munster, and his followers, the Geraldines an ...

1569, styled by English writers as "James Geraldine" Irish rebel. *

John Edmund Fitzmaurice John Edmund Fitzmaurice (January 8, 1839 – June 18, 1920) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the fourth bishop (Catholic Church), bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie, Diocese of Erie in Pennsylvania (1 ...

(1839 – 1920), American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church * John Fitzmaurice (1947 - 2003), English author * John Petty Fitzmaurice FitzGerald arms

1st Earl of Shelburne,(1706-1761), known as John FitzMaurice until 1751 and as The Viscount FitzMaurice (1751-1753), was an Anglo-Irish peer and politician. *

Leo Fitzmaurice Leo Fitzmaurice (born 1963 in Shropshire, England) is a British artist. Biography Fitzmaurice was born in Shropshire, England, in 1963. He studied painting at Leicester Polytechnic, Liverpool Polytechnic and Manchester Metropolitan University. ...

(b. 1963), British artist * Lewis Roper Fitzmaurice (1816 - 1893), an explorer and surveyor aboard HMS ''Beagle'', for whom the

Fitzmaurice River The Fitzmaurice River is a river in Australia's Northern Territory. Course The river drains into the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf in the Timor Sea from a source just north of the Wombungi homestead. The river flows in a westerly direction between t ...

is named * Martin Fitzmaurice (b. 1940), English darts master of ceremonies, caller, scorer and referee *

Maurice Fitzmaurice Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice CMG (11 May 1861–17 November 1924) was an Irish civil engineer. He was apprenticed to Benjamin Baker and worked with him on the Forth Railway Bridge before going to Egypt to build the Aswan Dam for which he was a ...

(1861 - 1924), Irish civil engineer *

Maurice Swynfen Fitzmaurice Vice-Admiral Sir Maurice Swynfen Fitzmaurice, (12 August 1870 – 23 January 1927) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He served in a number of campaigns in Africa, being twice mentioned in despatches, and had risen to the rank of captain pr ...

(1870 - 1927), Royal Navy officer * Michael Fitzmaurice (1908-1967), American actor * Michael John Fitzmaurice (b. 1950), former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the Medal of Honor * Neil Fitzmaurice, British writer and actor *

Raymond Fitzmaurice Raymond is a male given name. It was borrowed into English from French (older French spellings were Reimund and Raimund, whereas the modern English and French spellings are identical). It originated as the Germanic ᚱᚨᚷᛁᚾᛗᚢᚾᛞ ( ...

, K.B.E., D.S.O., (1878 – 1943) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War. * Simon FitzMaurice, Principal Software Developer at Linguamatics * Susan Fitzmaurice (born 1959), British linguist * Thomas FitzMaurice Fitzmaurice_Coat_of_Arms_1

Lord OConnello, 1st Baron of Kerry. died c. 1209. Eldest son of Maurice FitzGerald, Lord of Lanstephan. Built Shanid Castle early 12th century. Progenitor of the Earls of Desmond. * William Fitzmaurice, William Petty Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, 1st Marquees of Landsdowne (1737–1805), British Prime Minister from (1782-1783), born William Fitzmaurice *

Tom Fitzmaurice Thomas Joseph Cullinan Fitzmaurice (7 July 1898 – 25 December 1977) was an Australian rules footballer in the (then) Victorian Football League (VFL). Football A brilliant centre-half-back, he commenced his career with Essendon Football Clu ...

(1898 - 1977), Australian rules footballer *

Earls of Orkney Earl of Orkney, historically Jarl of Orkney, is a title of nobility encompassing the archipelagoes of Orkney and Shetland, which comprise the Northern Isles of Scotland. Originally founded by Norse invaders, the status of the rulers of the N ...

from 1791 to 1998: ** Mary FitzMaurice, 4th Countess of Orkney (1755-1831), 4th (modern) Countess of Orkney **

Thomas FitzMaurice, 5th Earl of Orkney Thomas John Hamilton FitzMaurice, 5th Earl of Orkney (8 August 1803 – 16 May 1877) was the son of John FitzMaurice, Viscount Kirkwall and grandson of Mary FitzMaurice, 4th Countess of Orkney. British prime minister, 1st Marquess of Lansdow ...

(1803-1877), 5th modern Earl of Orkney **

George FitzMaurice, 6th Earl of Orkney George William Hamilton FitzMaurice, 6th Earl of Orkney (6 May 1827 – 21 October 1889), styled as Viscount Kirkwall until 1877, was a soldier and Scottish nobleman. George FitzMaurice was the son of Thomas FitzMaurice, 5th Earl of Orkne ...

(1827-1889) ** Edmond FitzMaurice (1867-1951), 7th modern Earl of Orkney ** Cecil FitzMaurice, 8th Earl of Orkney (1919-1998), 8th modern Earl of Orkney

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