About Fohey
The surname Fohey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Fothaidh, which means "descendant of Fothaidh." The name Fothaidh itself is believed to be derived from the word "fothadh," meaning "foundation" or "base." The surname Fohey is primarily found in County Galway in Ireland and is associated with families who have ancestral ties to this region.
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The surname Fohey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fohey 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 Fohey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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