Irish surnames and their meanings
Irish surnames frequently have Gaelic roots and have fascinating origin stories. The following list of popular Irish surnames and their meanings: 1. One of the most popular Irish surnames is O'Connor, which is derived from the Gaelic " Conchobhair," which meaning "descendant of Conchobhar." One of Ireland's governing families was the O'Connors, and Conchobhar was an old Irish monarch. 2. Murphy: This Irish surname is also quite popular and is derived from the Gaelic word "murchadha," which means "murchadh's descendent." Early Irish king Murchadh reigned, and one of the most influential families in County Wexford was the Murphy family. 3. Kelly: The Gaelic " Ceallaigh," which means "descendant of Ceallach," is the source of this last name. The Kelly family was one of the most powerful clans in County Galway, and Ceallach was a legendary ancient Irish chieftain. 4. O'Brien: The Irish " Briain," wh...