About Oleary
The surname O'Leary is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Laoghaire, meaning "descendant of Laoghaire." Laoghaire was a personal name that originated from the Old Irish word "laech," meaning "warrior." The O'Leary clan was historically associated with County Cork in Ireland and played a significant role in Irish history. Today, the surname O'Leary is commonly found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities worldwide.
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The surname Oleary is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oleary 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 Oleary is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oleary in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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