About Gallaugher
The surname Gallaugher is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gallchobhair, meaning "descendant of Gallchobhair." The name Gallchobhair is composed of the elements "gall," which means "foreigner" or "stranger," and "cobhair," which means "help" or "assistance." Therefore, the surname Gallaugher can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the foreign helper" or "descendant of the stranger who provides assistance."
The surname Gallaugher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallaugher 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 Gallaugher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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