About Dempsy
The surname Dempsy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Díomasaigh," meaning "descendant of Díomasach." The name Díomasach is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "díomas," which translates to "proud" or "haughty." Therefore, the surname Dempsy likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered proud or arrogant.
The surname Dempsy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dempsy 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 Dempsy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dempsy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dempsy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.