About Lahey
The surname Lahey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Laochdha, meaning "descendant of Laochdha." Laochdha is a personal name derived from the word "laoch," which translates to "hero" or "warrior." Therefore, the surname Lahey is believed to have originally been a patronymic name given to the descendants of a heroic or warrior-like individual.
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The surname Lahey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lahey 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 Lahey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lahey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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