GERAGHTY
Geraghty
Geraghty is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Gairchtig" meaning "descendant of Gairchtig".
Origin:
The name originally hails from County Roscommon and County Mayo in Ireland. The Geraghty clan were historically associated with these regions and were prominent figures in local communities.
History:
The Geraghty family can trace their lineage back to ancient Gaelic origins, with records of the clan dating back to medieval times. They were known to have been landowners and farmers, playing a significant role in the economic and social structures of their communities.
Distribution:
The Geraghty surname is found not only in Ireland but also in other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and Canada. Emigration from Ireland in the 19th and 20th centuries has led to a widespread presence of individuals bearing this surname in various countries.
Notable People:
- Michael Geraghty (b. 1950): An Irish politician who served as a member of the Irish Parliament.
- Sean Geraghty (1935-2002): A renowned author from County Mayo, known for his works on Irish folklore and literature.
Variants:
Variations of the Geraghty surname include Gerrity, Gerighty, and Garrity.
The Geraghty name holds a place of pride in Irish history and genealogy, representing a family with deep roots in the cultural and social fabric of the country.
There are approximately 3,150 people named Geraghty in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,868th most common surname in Britain. Around 48 in a million people in Britain are named Geraghty.
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Sean
- Thomas
Female
- Amanda
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Claire
- Emma
- Fiona
- Helen
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Gaherty
- Garratt
- Garraty
- Garrett
- Garretty
- Garritty
- Garrity
- Gearatt
- Gearghty
- Gerachty
- Geraets
- Geragehty
- Geragthy
- Gerahty
- Gerathy
- Geratty
- Geraty
- Geraughty
- Gereghty
- Gerehty
- Gerety
- Gerghty
- Gerighty
- Gerraghty
- Gerrahty
- Gerraighty
- Gerrat
- Gerratt
- Gerratty
- Gerraty
- Gerraughty
- Gerreghty
- Gerretty
- Gerrety
- Gerriety
- Girety
- Greaghty
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.