HEGGARTY
Heggarty
Heggarty is a British surname of Irish origin, predominantly found in Northern Ireland. The etymology of the name is derived from the Gaelic name Ó hEigceartaigh, which means 'descendant of Eigceartach', with Eigceartach being a personal name possibly signifying ‘injustice’ or ‘error’ in Gaelic.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Heggarty were likely to have originated from regions such as County Donegal, County Tyrone, and County Derry in Ireland. The distribution of the name in Northern Ireland suggests a strong connection to the Gaelic heritage prevalent in those areas.
The name Heggarty has various spelling variations, including Haggartie, Haggerty, Haggarty, and Hegerty. This diversity in spelling is a common feature in surnames with Gaelic origins, influenced by changes in pronunciation and transcription over time and across different regions.
Notable individuals with the surname Heggarty:
- John Heggarty (1898–1965): Irish poet and playwright known for his contributions to modern Irish literature.
- Mary Heggarty (b. 1950): Notable British historian specialising in Celtic studies, particularly the role of women in ancient Irish societies.
In contemporary society, the surname Heggarty continues to be present among families with Irish heritage, both in the British Isles and beyond. The name serves as a reminder of the rich cultural tapestry that binds the British Isles to Ireland, reflecting the shared history and heritage of these interconnected lands.
There are approximately 214 people named Heggarty in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Heggarty.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Sean
- Sidney
- Thomas
Female
- Carly
- Catherine
- Helen
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nadine
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hackerty
- Hagart
- Hagarth
- Hagarty
- Haggard
- Haggardy
- Haggart
- Haggartey
- Haggarth
- Haggartt
- Haggarty
- Haggaty
- Haggert
- Haggertay
- Haggerty
- Hagherty
- Haigherty
- Hakorty
- Haugherty
- Heagarty
- Hegarthy
- Hegarty
- Heggart
- Heggerty
- Heygarth
- Higarty
- Higgarty
- Higgerty
- Hockerday
- Hogarty
- Hoggart
- Hoggarty
- Hoggerty
- Hougardy
- Howgardy
- Huggart
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.