About Oferrell
The surname O'Ferrell is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Fearghail," meaning "man of valor" or "man of courage." The prefix "Ó" indicates "descendant of," while "Fearghail" is derived from the Gaelic words "fear" meaning "man" and "gal" meaning "valor" or "courage." The name O'Ferrell is associated with the ancient Irish sept (clan) of O'Fearghail, which was prominent in County Longford and County Westmeath.
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