About Delahunty
The surname Delahunty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Leathlobhair, meaning "descendant of Leathlobhair." Leathlobhair is a personal name composed of the elements "leath," meaning "half," and "lobhar," meaning "leper." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a physical deformity or was associated with leprosy. Over time, the name evolved into Delahunty, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to the Leathlobhair clan in Ireland.
The surname Delahunty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Delahunty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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