About Callery
The surname Callery is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Callaráin, meaning "descendant of Callarán." The name Callarán is believed to be a diminutive form of the personal name Calluragh, which itself is derived from the Gaelic word "callur," meaning "strife" or "contention." Therefore, the surname Callery likely originated as a patronymic name, denoting a descendant of someone named Callarán, and may have been given to individuals who were associated with or known for their contentious or argumentative nature.
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The surname Callery is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Callery based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Callery is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Callery in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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