About Fitzgearld
The surname Fitzgearld is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gearailt," meaning "son of Gerald." The prefix "Fitz" is a Norman term meaning "son of," which was often used to denote illegitimate children. Therefore, Fitzgearld signifies a descendant of Gerald, a given name of Germanic origin meaning "ruler with a spear." The surname Fitzgearld is commonly associated with the Fitzgerald family, one of the most prominent and influential Anglo-Norman families in Ireland.
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