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Orr

Orr is a surname of Scottish origin. The exact etymology is uncertain, but it is commonly treated as a toponymic name derived from a place in Scotland or from early Gaelic or Norse forms that described a location or a person associated with it.

Across the British Isles and beyond, the surname Orr is found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with

There are places named Orr in North America, including Orr, Minnesota, a small city in Saint Louis

Notable bearers of the surname include Bobby Orr (born 1948), a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman

See also: Orr (disambiguation).

significant
presence
in
Canada
and
the
United
States
due
to
historical
migration.
It
is
typically
inherited
patrilineally
and
has
appeared
in
various
historical
records
with
several
spelling
forms.
County.
who
played
for
the
Boston
Bruins
and
is
widely
regarded
as
one
of
the
greatest
players
in
the
history
of
the
sport.