About Fogarty
The surname Fogarty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Fógartaigh," meaning "descendant of Fógartach." The name Fógartach is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "foghartha," which means "exiled" or "banished." Therefore, the surname Fogarty likely originated as a nickname for someone who had been banished or exiled from their homeland.
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The surname Fogarty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fogarty 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 Fogarty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fogarty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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