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Irvings

Irvings is the plural form of the surname Irving and can refer to people who bear that surname. The surname Irving is of Scottish origin, likely derived from the River Irvine in Ayrshire and the given name Irvine, and it spread to other regions through migration. The form Irvings is used in genealogical and biographical contexts to denote a family line or multiple individuals sharing the name.

In Canada, the term "the Irvings" commonly refers to the Irving family, a prominent business dynasty based

Beyond Canada, people with the surname Irvings appear in various countries, reflecting the broader dispersion of

in
New
Brunswick.
Through
companies
such
as
J.
D.
Irving,
Limited
and
related
enterprises,
the
Irvings
have
diversified
interests
in
energy,
forestry,
manufacturing,
and
media,
and
have
played
a
significant
role
in
the
region’s
economy
and,
at
times,
politics.
The
usage
of
the
term
can
imply
both
individual
bearers
of
the
surname
and
the
influence
associated
with
the
family
as
a
group.
the
Irving
name
through
migration
and
historical
records.
In
historical,
genealogical,
and
biographical
contexts,
Irvings
may
be
noted
for
connections
to
Scottish
origins,
family
lineages,
and
notable
achievements
of
individual
bearers.