About Leahey
The surname Leahey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Léathaidh, meaning "descendant of Léathaidh." The name Léathaidh itself is believed to have originated from the word "léath," meaning "half" or "side." Therefore, the surname Leahey likely refers to someone who was associated with a particular side or half of something, possibly indicating a geographical or territorial association.
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The surname Leahey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leahey 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 Leahey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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