GILHOOLY
Gilhooly
Gilhooly is a Scottish and Irish surname with variant spellings including Gilhoolie, Gilhuly, and Gilhouley. The name is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Giolla Thualaigh", which translates to "son of the servant of the crown".
The Gilhooly surname is most commonly found in areas with historical Scottish and Irish populations, particularly in regions such as County Donegal in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands. Many Gilhooly families have passed down their surname through generations, maintaining a strong connection to their ancestral roots.
Individuals bearing the Gilhooly surname have contributed to various fields, including academia, arts, and business. The surname carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the rich history of the Scottish and Irish peoples.
Today, the Gilhooly surname continues to be passed down through families, preserving a link to the past and serving as a reminder of the diverse cultural heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 596 people named Gilhooly in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Gilhooly.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Bernadette
- Bridget
- Catherine
- Charlotte
- Christine
- Helen
- Iona
- Joanne
- Linda
- Maire
- Margaret
- Mary
- Olivine
- Patricia
- Ruth