O'DAY
Also recorded as O Day, O'day, Oday
O’Day
O’Day is an anglicised form of the Irish surname "Ó Deaghaidh", meaning "son of Deaghadh". The name is of Gaelic origin and has ancient roots in Ireland.
Origins
The O’Day surname has its origins in County Kerry, Ireland. The O’Day clan was traditionally associated with this county and their name can be traced back to the Gaelic personal name "Deaghadh", meaning good or excellent.
Migration
Over the centuries, members of the O’Day family migrated to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, particularly during periods of Irish emigration. As a result, the surname can also be found in England and Scotland, as well as in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable People
Daniel O’Day - A leading figure in the pharmaceutical industry, serving as the CEO of Gilead Sciences.
Gerald O’Day - Former Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club.
Modern Day
Today, individuals with the surname O’Day can be found in various professions and walks of life. The name continues to be passed down through generations, forging strong family ties and connections to its Irish heritage.
There are approximately 172 people named O'Day in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named O'Day.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- Gary
- James
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Ryan
- Steven
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Catherine
- Deidre
- Emma
- Karen
- Lauren
- Mary
- Patricia
- Wendy