About Desmond
The surname Desmond is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Deasmhumhain," which means "South Munster." It is a regional surname that refers to the southern part of the province of Munster in Ireland. The name is associated with the prominent Desmond family, who were powerful rulers in the region during medieval times. Today, the surname Desmond is found primarily among people of Irish descent.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Desmond 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 Desmond in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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