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One of the most gratifying ways to explore genealogy is through understanding your heritage which is based often on your last name and the meaning of your name is a good clue. If you are of Irish origins, this Irish Surname resource will provide common name meanings and links to learning more about etymology and genealogy of your last name.
Irish Surnames Meanings
- Murphy - Original Gealic is o Murchadha which meant Sea Warrior. This is the most prolific surname in Irealand and many of this clan were from the Sligo, Wexford, Cork Area.
- Daly - Original Gealic is o Dalaigh which aproximates present at assemblies, a pre-christian meaning is one who has derived from the Gods. This clan were often from County Meath. Some of the most famous Daly surnames in the US
- Walsh - The last name is not a traditionally Gealic name but rather describes people from Wales that came to Ireland. This clan is one of the most numerous and hails from all over Ireland
- O Mally - The last name is an ancient Gealic surname that means chief. This clan is one of the most ancient clans from County Mayo.
- O Reilly - The surname is from a great Irish chieftan Ragheallach who perished in the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. County Cavan holds many with this surname.
Researching your Irish Surname
Many of the names from Ireland are derived from the ancient Gaelic or Normans. Even though some irish last names may or may not have the O or Mac they mean the same thing and were only dropped in the 18th century as people didnt speak the origianl gaelic. Here are some more resources to help you on your genealogy search and finding more free surnames or to find out about Names and Meanings.
