About Moriarty
The surname Moriarty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Muircheartaigh," meaning "descendant of Muircheartach." The name Muircheartach is composed of the elements "muir," meaning "sea," and "ceartach," meaning "skilled" or "expert." Therefore, the surname Moriarty can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the skilled one of the sea."
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The surname Moriarty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moriarty 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 Moriarty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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