The division of humans was more to do with social characteristics, rather than physical ones. Lets recall the words of Dr. King: .Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: Free at last! . The Irish were never slaves, they were indentured servants. I added the Facebook icon to my blog so you can share the link. Then, for many of the worlds most powerful and influential nations of the time, this is where slavery was put to an end. If youd like to learn more about my opinions on indentured servants Ive provided some explanation and sources on this tread in several replies too. Most blacks who lived on plantations did not have last names. Clearly this makes it a Black vs White issue. Do this; check the census records and slave owner property records. Poverty is the great enslaver. It became a first name in the nineteenth century, and was used in Ireland to anglicise Duald, Dubhdaleithe (black man of the two sides), and Dubhdara. Sell whatever lies you like, but if you think the Irish were not deeply involved in some of the fiercest fighting of The Civil War (for both sides), then why would any other opinion you hold be deemed worthy of merit? Example, the habitual practice of African slaves being thrown off ships in transit and subsequently drowned/murdered , so slave owners could claim insurance. In response to the comment that the Irish did not lose their culture, language etc is inaccurate. My last name is Shanks n I just learned from my dad that iam part Irish. Chattel slavery was perpetual, a slave was only free once they they were no longer alive; it was hereditary, the children of slaves were the property of their owner; the status of chattel slave was designated by race, there was no escaping your bloodline; a chattel slave was treated like livestock, you could kill your slaves while applying moderate correction and the homicide law would not apply; the execution of insolent slaves was encouraged in these slavocracies to deter insurrections and disobedience, and their owners were paid generous compensation for their loss; an indentured servant could appeal to a court of law if they were mistreated, a slave had no recourse for justice. The field needs to be tilted in the other direction for a few decades before we can be on level ground. The KKK was waning so they turned their hatred back to the Irish. Not from being bread with Irish. Irish surnames stand out like a sore thumb. I got my answer. Updated in 2022. & why St.Patricks day is arguably one of the most celebrated holidays on the island. Did the heathen of the earth not only enslave the physical Israelites, (those being blacks and Native Americans), Irish TV personality Louis Walsh, singer and Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh, and American actress Kate Walsh are three famous people with the surname Walsh. Especially admitting anyone enslaved them!!!!!! Salem Quarterly Court. But still many commentators, and even thought our recent political history, make topics like these into racial issues. 2. I have about 3 lines of my family in which this happened. This is further evidence that despite the evil of Irish slavery, Irish slaves were strangely still seen as human. And most defintely not at the numbers cited in this article. As with the Vikings, these were viewed as a people of "dark intentions" who ultimately colonized much of the Eastern part of the country and several larger towns. African tribes were happy to take slaves during wars, and more than happy to sell them on to arab and european traders. I have a hard time following the discussion here, but I have made many replies. Notable persons with that surname include: Top A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Fictional characters List [ edit] A [ edit] Schools should teach more about this stuff, because its part of a neighbouring history which may not be NOT told. Irish revolutionary Michael Collins is one of the most famous Irish people with this surname. Please stop, bad mouthing people, that sacrifice their time to look through many books to put stories together in order to bring us something new. But you will find out the truth when JESUS comes back to reign for a thousand years to teach his people the truth, because they have been believing a lie about a rapture theory. The Huns and Mongols did it. Were Irelands Viking invaders high on hallucinogenic herbal tea? because of there race ? Origin: Irish; Meaning: "dark, black" Description: Keir is a single-syllable name that packs a lot of punch, might suggest -- thanks to its similarity to the word . Famous examples include actresses Demi Moore, Julianne Moore, andMandyMoore. England continued to ship tens of thousands of Irish slaves for more than a century. I will just say that both existed and as such proves that anyone who is racist and thinks they are justified in being racist is wrong because even with differences of culture, tradition and society all people are the same and we should all treat each other equally and with equal respect. Famous people with the surname Connolly include comedian Billy Connolly and musician Brian Connolly. I assume many of the ones the worked side by side with the Irish slaves used their last name in hopes of not being made to take the slave owners name. Gee, did the Irish ever make whisky? All Caucasians are Edomites. The most prominent O'Conors were the Connacht clan of O'Conor . To keep it going. I read How the Irish Became White. It seems some people are trying to argue as if only black people were ever slaves?? There WERE absentee Irish SLAVEOWNERS. As a South African, I know slavery was never just of the African people. The name Gallagher is "O Gallchobhair" which translates as "foreign help." Best we can all do is read. Notable Flanagans include actor Tommy Flanagan and actress Crista Flanagan. There is, also, very little question that those brown, tanned faces you witness in your travels to the West Indies are very likely a combination of African and Irish ancestry. Located off the western shores of Great Britain, the small island nation packs quite a punch when it comes to its heritage. Indentured servitude was a colonial innovation that enabled many to emigrate to the New World while providing a cheap and white labour force for planters and merchants to exploit. My ancestors great great great great great grandparents, one French, one black, moved to new Orleans together (after his wife died) and owned slaves. The Origins of the Term 'Black Irish'. It is possible that the arrival of large numbers of Irish after the famine into America, Canada, Australia, and beyond resulted in their being labeled as "black" in that they escaped from this new kind of black death. Please advise. In part, bigotry came into play in order to ease the conciseness of individuals who partook of the benefits of slavery. This is not a race issue! In contrast, however, at this same period in history, predominately, the Portuguese and Spanish were colonizing and enslaving the indigenous population of the South America continent. After the Armada of 1588, Spanish soldiers married Irish women and integrated into society. The theory that the "Black Irish" are descendants of any small foreign group that integrated with the Irish and survived is unlikely. Truth is, there was and is a huge ethnic and national diversity in Africa, and between those groups some had conquered others. You are so wrong common sense should tell you how did all colors come from 2 people. These are not the same. The 1625 Proclamation gave the order for Irish political prisoners to be shipped off and sold to the plantation owners in the West Indies. Many Irish were American slaveholders, some had even once been indentured servants at one time and after serving their indentured term went on to own a slave or two or several. It is commonly found in County Tipperary and neighbouring counties. [] Source: How Blacks have Irish Last Names []. The Merchant Princes of Belfast (West India Traders) where rebuked by Thomas McCabe the Watchmaker of North Street for attempting to establish the slave trade there. Rihanna was also bullied for her lighter skin. OBrien has been a prominent surname in Ireland for centuries. Modern examples of Irish/African being Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, Dr Martin Luther King, Dr Henry Louis Gates, Colin Powell etc Even in modern times the two groups live in a lot of the same places, vote the same way politically, and both historically have been devalued unfairly by the Romanized world. 7. This whole conversion of who had it worse is nonsensical. They owned the land in Ireland too where Catholic Irish worked on their lands. The reason why African-Americans have irish last names is literally because of the English men, they rounded up thousands upon thousands of irish enslaved woman, so they could breed more expensive slaves..yes, there you go!!! One of the most famous Thompsons is actress Emma Thompson. Comedian Frankie Boyle, as well as musician Susan Boyle, are two of the most well known Boyles. Whenever they rebelled or even disobeyed an order, they were punished in the harshest ways. From 1641 to 1652, over 500,000 Irish were killed by the English and another 300,000 were sold as slaves. In terms of our subject matter, the first major invasion would have been the Norman invasions from European countries in Ireland in 1170 and 1172. The predominant slave owners were not Irish. The defeat of the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in the year 1014 by Brian Boru marked the end of the struggle with the invaders and saw the subsequent integration of the Vikings into Irish society. Another part of history that is not covered in our history books. The African slave adapted readily to the tropical conditions of the West Indies,but they had to be purchased, whereas the Irish were hunted down like rabbits in their homeland, and were free of charge for the taking. Thank you for this information. The Romans were very efficient slave masters and after brutally conquering most of Europe and enslaved people to build roads and cities where did gladiators come from? Donohue Irish. Unlike Africans, Irish indentured servants could buy their way out of slavery. As far as Slavery in jail(BS) They can do their time sitting in their cells doing nothing or they can work to earn money for the commissary or to help pay money they owe to the people or places on which they committed their crimes. Press Esc to cancel. Black Irish Books, publishing house of American author Steven Pressfield. Famous ORourkes are child actresses and sisters Tammy and Heather ORourke. As far as Irish slaves being treated worse than African slaves, not true. Their solution to this problem was to start a system of banishment,not unlike what Stalin had done later in the 1930s ,banishing peasants , kulaks, political opponents and others deemed as undesirables and enemies of the state to prison camps and salt mines in the desolate Siberia. There were horrible abuses of both African and Irish captives. They changed things to cover up the greed, it is that cover up that is racism today. In fact, O'Dubhghaill is the Gaelic version of the very popular Irish surname O'Doyle. Today there are lots of Irish people reverting to their original names and not the English versions. Today, there are many different variations of Irish surnames, but most commonly, they can be divided into three categories. This is a human issue, not a race one. I always wondered why a lot of families there had Irish last names (Riley, Dubbery etc.) I have some European and native American ancestry, but I claim African American only!!! Im getting pretty sick of people (of all races) whitewashing the oppression of the Irish from history because it doesnt fit with the white skin = oppressors, everyone else = victims narrative. And i agree. Moore is another of the most popular Irish names. The Normans originated in France, where black-haired people are not uncommon. Ryan 9. Ill take everything you have, thank you! There are no dates for these events, because these were not, and are not, issues faces by Irish slaves and Irish indentured servants. But it wasnt until January 1, 1863 that Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Irish indentured servants were not emancipated. Another clue are terms "Black Dutch" and "Black Irish." These were used by families to hide their ethnicity. History is on the table not politics, but I fully embrace the author of the blog to provide sources in effort to clear up all the confusion thats been created. American comedian, political commentator, and television host William Maher is one of the most well-known Mahers. Compare Blatch and Blick . People who were no longer allowed to speak their own language, practice their own religion, marry who they want to marry, raped, murdered, separated and had absolutely no control over their lives for over 250 years? If youre essentially dying a slow death, it might as well be slavery. Their names would have been familiar enough to any English masters. My ancestors were lucky to survive this part of history. I enjoy being educated, there is so much to learn that I wish our young people were taught, so they would love instead of hating each other. Saying that the Irish were treated worse because they were Catholic might be so on the occasional individual basis, but as a group, they didnt have their history, their names, and even the memories of their religions and homelands stripped from them. And it seems that this strategy to retitle oneself to reveal ones stance or clan was a popular thing to do. "X" became the chosen surname of many black nationalists who rejected their slave names. Cromwells cruelty was a race and ethnic cleansing..ridding the Kingdom of the remnants of its ancient Black population. Lets not forget the Red vs White; Yellow vs White; and Brown vs White. Impregnating Black slaves was a way to increase the wealth of the slave owners. What I will do is to remind you that GOD gave us all an ability that sets us apart from lower animals and that is the ability to reason, use common sense instead of instinct, as lower animals do. But, the tone of the article seemed to suggest that Blacks should not feel like they have been singled out bullied because the Irish was also subjected to indentured servitude or slavery. Doing so further divides races and intimates that being white is bad and that youre somehow guilty of past crimes. They were owned by an Irish family. Really good point. The phrase "Black Irish" has been in use for hundreds of years, and several brands of Irish whiskey. They were opposed by the native Irish (as they still are today), and as compensation given land and status in the New World. Last name: Black. If this is the case, contrary to what may often be thought (that the term refers to an Irish person with dark skin, hair, and complexion), the label is actually a reference to said invaders intentions, all those centuries ago. I am not judging anyone here I am just making observations and that is what I have observed. Slavery is not the problem we have to endure. I have about 3 lines of my family in which this happened.. In the sixteen hundreds EVERYONE came as indentured servants including Africans. Black Surname Meaning, History & Origin | Select Surnames The notion that plantation owners fathered most mixed children is also false. While these forced deportees would have included political prisoners and serious felons, it is believed that the majority came from the poor and vulnerable. #DoesntAddUp. "Can't beat a good Irish pub" - David Beckham celebrates son's birthday in Dublin, UPDATE: Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murdering wife and son, WATCH: Irish bishop's funeral held in Los Angeles today, Liam Neeson, Michael D Higgins and Bono among voices featured on "Patrick Kavanagh Almost Everything'", Rita OHare passes a mighty voice for justice is stilled, Brian Donnelly, Irish American visa hero, has died. This is what I could find so far: No statistical reference to Ireland at least on Ancestry: However, Ireland considers itself a dual speaking country, so visitors can expect to see both English and Irish on public service signs and announcements. According to reports from the Central Statistics Office, Murphy is the most popular last name in Ireland. There are a number of different claims as to the origin of the term, none of which are possible to entirely prove or disprove. The most well-known person by the name Casey is American journalist and former news anchor Whitney Casey. But during the times of slavery in America the Irish people (in Ireland) were subjected to the penal laws, which I suspect were similar the the Jim Crow laws. Black slaves were the alternatives because they could bear these conditions, and also knew farming techniques which they carried with them to the New World. Who were you responding to? McCarthy 14. Obviously African-Americans had it worse if you look at it in a way where most of their race went into slavery.yes, their own people were involved in the slave trade..but again Im just stating facts!!!! Why because only blacks get to claim such horrible treatment of their people? The only qualifying factor is; if its dehumanizing and/oppressive then its wrong! There were thousands of indentured white servants in England during the same time. The truth is African-American is not your true nationality. Irish names and surnames are steeped in our country's rich tradition and centuries of history. Ever heard of Spartacus? I always thought that the Jamaican dialect sounded like a version of an Irish dialect. Africans (Hamites) did not sell their own ppl. Namaste. Famous Kennedys include 35th president of the United States John F. Kennedy and his family. Kiss Me, I'm Black Irish. Embracing Heritage and Celebrating | by Rich in history and proud in its Celtic roots, the Irish identity is worn like a badge of honour. naturally, that population mixed in with the newly arrive slave blacks as well as the indigenous blacks. The largest number of Irish descendants reside in the United States, while in Australia, those sharing in Irish ancestry account for a higher percentage of the population than in any other country, except Ireland. .werenot left out..some of those babies are in their 80ts 90ths now..but the whites in this categories are ashamed and dont talk about it..the kkk originated from the fear of free slaves coming to take their jobs..as some black slaves were doing better than the indentured servants. Did they feel they had a moral obligation to not support slavery? But I digress; apparently what Chloes real point is by this previous statement is that, when/if Whites talk about how a part of their race was oppressed and enslaved at one point in history that it somehow diminishes and lessens the Blacks slave history and only serves to to make Whites feel better about them-selves. I just know that it opens a lot of questions as to how groups behave based on class status. This has already been disproven. Irish heritage at this point is one of many battles won and lost. British politician, writer, and broadcaster Bryan Magee is one of the most well-known Magees. As most of the slave owners were of Anglo-Celtic descent, these are the names that the African-Americans were saddled with. I would like to recommend Peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinn to anyone who is interested in this type of hidden history. I think it was disingenuous to tell their story by minimizing the horrors experienced by African slaves. Blacks could not blend in to normal society because most Blacks where slaves and most were not educated and they were not accepted in major segments of the country as entirely human. What about the Irish in the south? According to the Central Statistics Office, Murphy is consistently the most prominent surname across Ireland. Adam and Eves bloodline was where JESUS came through, if people only knew this all this hatred for each other skin color would not exist. Who were the black Irish? Murphy is one of the most common Irish family names and examples of famous Murphys include actors Cillian Murphy, Eddie Murphy, and Brittany Murphy. Ireland Before You Die (IB4UD) is the biggest Irish travel and culture website. Not if the mother were a prostitute and father disappeared. Anglicized form of the Irish name Donndubhin meaning "descendant of Donndubn ". Then after a time the law change and blacks were considered chattel so therefore were unable to buy their freedom. Thanks for this powerful information. The Gaelic word for foreigner is "gall" and for black (or dark) is "dubh.". Ireland Before You Die (IB4UD) is the biggest Irish travel and culture website. Africans were renamed, what about the irish? Just to add the most interesting reference was to Dubhdaleithe adopted in Ireland as a first name according to that link. British actress and screenwriter Emer Kenny is one of the most well-known Kennys. Indentured servitude is a form of slavery not *voluntary servitude*. Derogatory names for immigrant groups are legion and in the case of those who left Ireland include "Shanty Irish" and almost certainly "Black Irish." A total of 455,000 Africans out of 12.5 million were brought to America from the 17th century till it stopped in 1820. Ill make no apologies for White supremacy. Here is an article written by 3 people: Liam Hogan, an independent scholar and librarian, Laura McAtackney, an associate professor in sustainable heritage management (archaeology) at rhus University, Denmark, and Matthew Connor Reilly, a postdoctoral fellow in archaeology and the ancient world at Brown University. Only problem how did the irish slaves keep their names. Blog where a high school dropout or even a liam hogan can go and change irish slavery to irish indentured servitude on a daily basis lolto those who used him as your source grow up!!!!!! Visit The Information about Irelandsite to read more about Irish history, culture, and heritage. Wants take a guess on my choice of colors ; Brown, White, Blue, and Black . Irish slaves. Blacks are still enslaving one another and so are Whites, it needs to stop. Dont forget modern recorded history versus older nonrecorded history or minutely recorded history. This country was built on slavery of Asians, Indians, and Africans followed by the systematic oppression of those people by the English and Dutch. Enter the time of the Irish Famine or genocide. The more I think about this article, the sadder I become knowing that most of you believe its lies. So with that in mind I guess history allready was rewritten in favour of the British Maybe this should spoken more of, because Im sure I didnt learn this in my student years. This answers a hell of a lot for me. King James II and Charles I also led a continued effort to enslave the Irish. As an African American woman with an Irish last name, i knew the Irish were slaves and figured thats how i got my last name. Sure, later on, some were indeed indentured servants (not really that much different from common slaves) but in Orwells time vast majority were slaves. What have the IRISH contributed to Louisisanas unique and amalgamated cultural heritage like the Cajuns, Creoles and blacks have?!!!!! It's a playful invitation to receive a kiss from someone who identifies as Irish or who is . Actress Katherine MacNamara is the most famous person with the surname MacNamara. Also, this foolish comparison fails to acknowledge the differences between indentured servitude and real slavery. It is possible that the term "Black Irish" may have referred to some of these immigrant groups as a way of distinguishing them from the "Gaels," the people of ultimately Celtic origin. Well than do research and prove yourself right instead of arguing out of not knowing. Scott is a very popular surname. Blacks participated and also were complacent in the slave trades. If they existed they were unenforceable because Irish did not have to change their race to blend in and be accepted. Over the centuries, Ireland has seen much change, with invasion by the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century, followed by British colonisation in the 16th/17th century moments which significantly shaped our history. Inquire at- You also havent delved into how racism could have played into how African and Irish slaves were treated. The Celts arrived on the island about the year 500 B.C. Bear in mind black African slaves had the stigma of being likened to animals, mentally backwards and being treated as savage- Which was part of the propaganda system to justify black Africans being enslaved. Irish were indentured servants,which lasted 7 years. @My Creole Belle You are a perfect example of exactly why the oppressed Irish and blacks never came together and united against their common oppressors; because the oppressors (the ruling class of white racists) loved nothing more than to play the lesser races off against each other. Famous OSullivans include actress Maureen OSullivan, actor Richard OSullivan, and singer Gilbert OSullivan. This slave trade, and the bigotry in the past and now, is very complicated issues; dont oversimplify them by making it an issue of Black vs White. Excellent writing and a great read. Famous Dalys include American actress Tyne Daly, television host Carson Daly, and actress and TV personality Tess Daly. Unlike African slavery ,the Irishs story was not widely publicised. [8]The Black Male Incarceration Problem is Real and Catastrophic Huffington Post. Just like her arguing the distinction between different slave treatments. I am mixed with other things but my maiden name is McClure. They are to be found mostly in Northern Ireland Genealogy, but also in some neighbouring parts of the Ireland Genealogy particularly County Donegal. Like the Vikings, they shared similar dark intentions to rule the country, the native Irish people, and colonise the land. Examples of famous Stewarts include actress Kristen Stewart, actor Patrick Stewart, and musician Rod Stewart, among many others. Black Irish Elm, wych elm cultivar originally discovered in Ireland. Scots Irish FamilySearch

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