FOGERTY
Fogerty
The surname Fogerty is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Fógartaigh", meaning "descendant of Fógartach". The name Fógartach itself is believed to have roots in the Irish word "foghar" which means "banishment" or "exile".
The Fogerty family has rich historical ties to Ireland, particularly to counties Clare and Limerick. Over time, members of the Fogerty clan have spread beyond Ireland and can now be found in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Fogerty include musicians like John Fogerty, the lead singer and guitarist of the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Fogerty name continues to be perpetuated by descendants around the world, keeping alive the heritage and legacy of this ancient Irish surname.
There are approximately 348 people named Fogerty in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Fogerty.
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
- Alan
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Desmond
- Hugh
- John
- Kelvin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Caroline
- Diane
- Edna
- Emma
- Gemma
- Helen
- Judith
- Karen
- Sally
- Sarah
- Sharon