ARMSTRONG
Armstrong
Armstrong is a surname of Scottish borders origin. It derives from a Middle English nickname which meant someone with strong arms. In Ireland the name was adopted as an Anglicization of two Gaelic names from Ulster: Mac Thréinfhir and Ó Labhradha Tréan . Clan Armstrong is a clan from the border area between England and Scotland. The Scottish Armstrong is reputed to have been originally bestowed by "an antient king of Scotland" upon "Fairbairn, his armour-bearer" following an act of strength in battle.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Armstrong (surname)
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