O'HEA

Also recorded as O Hea, O'hea, Ohea

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

O'Hea

The surname O'Hea is an Irish and Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic name Ó hEaghra. The name is a patronymic form of the Old Gaelic personal name "Eachaidh", meaning "horseman" or "horse lord". The O'Hea clan was historically associated with County Cork in Ireland. Over time, members of the O'Hea family migrated to Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom.

The O'Hea surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most bearers of the name residing in Ireland and Scotland. Like many Irish surnames, the O'Hea name is commonly preceded by the O' or Mac prefix, denoting "son of" in Gaelic.

The O'Hea surname has various spellings and forms, including O'Hey, O'Heaghra, O'Heary, O'Hara, among others. As with many surnames, variations can occur due to linguistic and regional influences.

Today, individuals bearing the O'Hea surname can be found across the British Isles and in various parts of the world as a result of historical migrations and diaspora. The name serves as a reminder of the rich cultural history and heritage of the Irish and Scottish communities.

There are approximately 122 people named O'Hea in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named O'Hea.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Brendan
Christopher
Daniel
Dennis
Henry
James
Niall
Paul
Peter

Female

Anne
Catherine
Chloe
Claire
Emma
Jane
Kathleen
Margaret
Mary
Nicola