SLATTERY
Slattery is a surname of Gaelic origin, traced back to the Irish language and the Celtic peoples of the British Isles. The name is found almost exclusively in the island of Ireland, with the broadest concentration in Counties Clare and Tipperary.
The surname derives from the Gaelic patronymic Ó Slatara, which literally means “descendant of Slatara”. Here Ó indicates lineage and the personal name Slatara is believed to come from Slátraigh. This root word conveys the ideas of strength and power, so the full sense of the name is that of a family descended from a strong, powerful ancestor.
In the Christian societies of early medieval Ireland, surnames such as Slattery were used to identify individuals within kinship groups. The adoption of the name into English spelling records began in the sixteenth century, though variations existed for centuries. The standardised form Slattery is what appears in parish registers, land surveys, and later in census entries.
While the name is most strongly associated with the Munster region, particularly Clare and Tipperary, it can also be found in adjacent counties where Gaelic culture remained influential. The name survived the Great Famine and the subsequent diaspora, with small numbers of families establishing themselves in the United Kingdom and the United States.
In contemporary usage, surnames of Irish origin such as Slattery are embraced by those who identify with the rich linguistic heritage of the Celtic peoples. The name remains a marker of ancestral pride and a reminder of the enduring legacy of the Gaelic linguistic tradition within Ireland.
Typical given names associated with the Slattery surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 2,909 people named Slattery in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,060th most common surname in Britain. Around 45 in a million people in Britain are named Slattery.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named Slattery
- Tony Slattery - Actor and comedian
- John Slattery - American actor
- Callum Slattery -
- Martin Slattery - Multi-instrumentalist
- Lee Slattery - Golfer
- Matthew Slattery - Naval officer and businessman (1902 to 1990)
- Jill Slattery - Swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games gold medallist
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