Farrelly

Farrelly is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Fearghaile", meaning "descendant of Fearghal". The name is believed to have originated in County Monaghan in Ireland. The Farrelly family were historically associated with the provinces of Ulster and Leinster.

History

The Farrelly surname is thought to have evolved from the ancient Gaelic personal name "Fearghal", which means "brave" or "courageous". The Farrellys were part of the ruling class of Gaelic Ireland and were associated with chieftains and landowners.

During the Irish diaspora in the 19th and 20th centuries, many Farrelly families emigrated to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, spreading the surname far beyond its Irish origins.

Notable People

Some notable individuals with the surname Farrelly include:

  1. Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly - American film directors known for their work on comedies such as "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's Something About Mary".

  2. Stephen Farrelly - Better known as Sheamus, a professional wrestler from Ireland who has competed in WWE.

Variants

Variants of the Farrelly surname include Farrell, Farrel, O'Farrelly, and O'Farrell.

In modern times, the Farrelly surname continues to be found predominantly in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It remains a reminder of the rich heritage and history of the Irish people.

There are approximately 2,689 people named Farrelly in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,317th most common surname in Britain. Around 41 in a million people in Britain are named Farrelly.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Stephen
  • Thomas

Female

  • Anne
  • Clare
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jean
  • Joanne
  • Laura
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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