About Flatley
The surname Flatley is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Flaithearta, which means "descendant of Flaithearta." The name Flaithearta itself is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "flaith," meaning "prince" or "ruler." Therefore, the surname Flatley likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was a descendant of someone with the given name Flaithearta, suggesting a connection to nobility or leadership.
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The surname Flatley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flatley 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 Flatley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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