Though Berry is not a very numerous name in Wexford, it has a long and prominent connection with the county. The earliest references to the name are to be found in Hore's History when a William Berry, M.P. for Enniscorthy is noted and a Samuel Berry, who was a sworn sergeant of Enniscorthy in 1759 is noted. Berry is a noted Protestant family name though the Traveller Berrys are Catholics. The Berrys of Duncormick were racehorse trainers known internationally. Paddy Berry was a member of the county junior football team that reached the Leinster final in 1963. Jack Berry helped Wexford regain the All-Ireland Hurling senior title in 1968. Paddy Berry from Drinagh, Wexford was a noted Irish ballad singer. Another Paddy Berry from Wexford was a noted accordionist and broadcast on radio often in the 1930s and '40s. He was one of the very last of the travelling musicians in the county. (Information courtsey of Hilary Murphy 'Families of Co. Wexford published by Geography Publications)

From 1892 to 1924, more than 22 million immigrants, passengers, and crew members came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York to find new homes in America. The ship companies that transported these passengers kept detailed passenger lists, called "ship manifests." On these records 317 entries with the name 'Berry' are found from Ireland. To visit the Ellis Island Records click here.