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About Irish Surnames
IrishSurnames.com is here to help you find your family crest. You should be aware that there may be more than one family crest for the same name. For example, the Irish name O'Connor has dozens. Many non-Gaelic names were brought into the country especially during the seventeenth century. At that time it was very much a disadvantage to have a Gaelic or Irish-sounding name so many of the native names were 'anglicized' into a similar sounding Anglo or Scottish name. For example, the O'Griobhtha Sept of County Clare adopted the Welsh name Griffin. The O'Murchadha sept adopted the name Murphy. Some septs adopted a number of different variants including the O' hAodha sept who changed their name to both Hughes as well as Hayes. So it is very easy to see how the origin of names could easily become confused, especially when you consider that further variants were added over the decades because of the corruption of the spelling of name. Kavanagh became Cavanagh and this became Cavanaugh, etc. Still other Irish names may be of Anglo-Norman origin.
The 100 Most Frequently Found Irish Surnames and Their Gaelic Meaning
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Rank |
Name |
Gaelic Equivalent |
Meaning / Origin |
Coat of Arms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murphy | �'Murchadha | sea-battler | Murphy Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 2 | Kelly | �'Ceallaigh | bright-headed | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 3 | O'Sullivan | �'S�illeabh�in | dark-eyed | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 4 | Walsh | Breathnach | Welshman | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 5 | Smith | Mac Gabhann | son of the smith | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 6 | O'Brien | �'Briain | high, noble | O'Brien Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 7 | Byrne | �'Broin | a raven | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 8 | Ryan | �'Maoilriain | king | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 9 | O'Connor | �'Conchobhair | patron of warriors | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 10 | O'Neill | �'N�ill | from Niall of the Nine Hostages | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 11 | O'Reilly | �'Raghallaigh | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 12 | Doyle | �'Dubhghaill | dark foreigner | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 13 | McCarthy | Mac Carthaigh | loving person | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 14 | Gallagher | �'Gallchobhair | lover of foreigners | JianZhan gaiwan porcelain blue glaze kiln change tureen with lid saucer bowl new |
| 15 | O'Doherty | �'Dochartaigh | hurtful | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 16 | Kennedy | �'Cinn�ide | helmet headed | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 17 | Lynch | �'Loinsigh | seafarer, exile | Bulk Lot of Apple iPhone 3G 3GS A1303 / A1241 for Parts / Repair (Lot of 20) |
| 18 | Murray | �'Muireadhaigh | lord, master | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 19 | Quinn | �'Cuinn | wisdom, chief | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 20 | Moore | �'Mordha | majestic | Moore Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 21 | McLoughlin | Mac Lochlainn | viking | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 22 | O'Carroll | �'Cearbhaill | valorous in battle | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 23 | Connolly | �'Conghaile | fierce as a hound | ORIGINAL EMPTY BOX ONLY for IDEAL TOYS 1959 STEVE CANYON JET HELMET TOY NICE! |
| 24 | Daly | �'D�laigh | assembles frequently | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 25 | O'Connell | �'Conaill | strong as a wolf | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 26 | Wilson | Mac Liam | son of William | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 27 | Dunne | �'Duinn | brown | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 28 | Brennan | �'Braon�in | sorrow | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 29 | Burke | de B�rca | from Richard de Burgh | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 30 | Collins | �'Coile�in | young warrior | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 31 | Campbell | crooked mouth | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 32 | Clarke | �Cl�irigh | clergyman | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 33 | Johnston | Mac Se�in | son of John | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 34 | Hughes | �'hAodha | fire | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 35 | O'Farrell | �'Fearghail | man of valour | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 36 | Fitzgerald | Mac Gearailt | spear rule | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 37 | Brown | Mac an Bhreithi�n | son of the brehon (judge) | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 38 | Martin | Mac Giolla Mh�irt�n | devotee of Saint Martin | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 39 | Maguire | Mag Uidhir | dun-coloured | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 40 | Nolan | �'Nuall�in | famous | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 41 | Flynn | �'Floinn | bright red | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 42 | Thompson | Mac Tom�is | son of Thom | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 43 | O'Callaghan | �'Ceallach�in | bright headed | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 44 | O'Donnell | �'Domhnaill | world-mighty | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 45 | Duffy | �'Dufaigh | dark, black | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 46 | O'Mahony | �'Math�na | bear-calf | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 47 | Boyle | �'Baoill | vain pledge | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 48 | Healy | �'h�alaighthe | artistic, scientific | Bath Body Works VANILLA BEAN NOEL Lotion 8 oz Holiday Traditions |
| 49 | O'Shea | �'S�aghdha | fine, stately | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 50 | White | Mac Giolla Bh�in | of fair complexion | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 51 | Sweeney | Mac Suibhne | pleasant | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 52 | Hayes | �'hAodha | fire | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 53 | Kavanagh | Caomh�nach | comely, mild | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 54 | Power | de Paor | the poor man | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 55 | McGrath | Mac Craith | son of grace | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 56 | Moran | �'M�r�in | great | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 57 | Brady | Mac Br�daigh | spirited | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 58 | Stewart | Stiobhard | one who superintends | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 59 | Casey | �'Cathasaigh | vigilant in war, watchful | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 60 | Foley | �'Foghladh | a plunderer | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 61 | Fitzpatrick | Mac Giolla Ph�draig | devotee of Saint Patrick | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 62 | O'Leary | �'Laoghaire | calf-herd | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 63 | McDonnell | Mac Domhnaill | world-mighty | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 64 | MacMahon | Mac Math�na | bear-calf | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 65 | Donnelly | �'Donnghaile | brown valour | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 66 | Regan | �'Riag�in | little king | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 67 | Donovan | �'Donnabh�in | brown, black | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 68 | Burns | from Scottish Burness | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 69 | Flanagan | �'Flannag�in | red, ruddy | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 70 | Mullan | �'Maol�in | bald | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 71 | Barry | de Barra | Cambro-Norman name | Allen Edmonds Mens Bridgeton Tassel Loafer Brown Slip On Dress Shoes Size 9.5 D |
| 72 | Kane | �'Cath�in | battler | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 73 | Robinson | son of Robert | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 74 | Cunningham | Scottish name | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 75 | Griffin | �'Gr�ofa | Welsh: Gruffudd | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 76 | Kenny | �'Cionaoith | fire sprung | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 77 | Sheehan | O'Siodhachain | peaceful | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 78 | Ward | Mac an Bhaird | son of the bard | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 79 | Whelan | �'Faol�in | wolf | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 80 | Lyons | �'Laighin | grey | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 81 | Reid | red haired, ruddy complexion | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 82 | Graham | grey home | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 83 | Higgins | �'hUiginn | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 84 | Cullen | �'Cuilinn | holly | Front Camber Kit +/- 0.75+Caster +/-1.25 Left+Right Mercury Mountaineer 02-05 |
| 85 | Keane | Mac Cath�in | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 86 | King | �'Cionga | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 87 | Maher | Meagher | fine, majestic | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 88 | MacKenna | Mac Cionaoith | fire-sprung | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 89 | Bell | Mac Giolla Mhaoil | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 90 | Scott | a Scottish gael | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 91 | Hogan | �'h�g�in | young | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 92 | O'Keeffe | �'Caoimh | gentle | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 93 | Magee | Mag Aoidh | fire | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 94 | MacNamara | Mac Conmara | hound of the sea | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 95 | MacDonald | Mac D�naill | world-mighty | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 96 | MacDermott | Mac Diarmada | free from jealousy | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 97 | Molony | �'Maolomhnaigh | servant of the Church | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 98 | O'Rourke | �'Ruairc | Family Crest & Name Origin | |
| 99 | Buckley | �'Buachalla | cow herd | Family Crest & Name Origin |
| 100 | O'Dwyer | �'Dubhuir | black | Family Crest & Name Origin |