Girte meaning | Last name Girte origin

The variant of Uniacke. The family are traditionally descended from the Fitz-Geralds, springing from the Desmond branch of that mighty house. The following is said to be the origin of the name:- "In the skirmishes which were constantly taking place between the rival houses of Fitz-Gerald and Butler, a service attended with great danger being necessary to be done, and the commander, hesitating whom to employ, an individual was pointed out, and recommended to him, with the remark: Unicus est, meaning, "He is the only person to undertake this service." These two words became not only the family motto, but also the surname of the descendants of that unique individual! B.L.G. The family have long been connected with the counties of Cork and Waterford.

The variant of Uniacke. The only one, Unique; a name said to be a corruption of "Unicus est," the ancient Latin motto of the family.

A variant of Gard. In French means "a guard." Le Gard and Le Garcler in Hundred Rolls.