About Limerick
The surname Limerick is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Luimneach," which means "bare spot" or "bare marsh." It is believed to have originated from a place name in County Limerick, Ireland. The name likely refers to a geographical feature or a specific location characterized by a marshy or barren area. Over time, individuals living in or associated with this place came to be known by the surname Limerick.
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The surname Limerick is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Limerick 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 Limerick is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Limerick in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Limerick using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.