About Cloherty
The surname Cloherty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "O'Clochartaigh," meaning "descendant of Clochartach." The name Clochartach is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "cloch," meaning "stone," and "artach," meaning "bear." Therefore, the surname Cloherty likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or sturdy like a bear or had a connection to stones.
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The surname Cloherty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cloherty based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cloherty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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