About Galligher
The surname Galligher 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," meaning "help" or "assistance." Therefore, the surname Galligher can be interpreted as "descendant of the foreign helper" or "descendant of the stranger who provides assistance."
The surname Galligher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galligher 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 Galligher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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