Surnames of Gaelic Origin

8,379 surnames found of Gaelic origin

Boran
The surname Boran is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "boru," meaning "vigorous" or "stout." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or robust.......
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Boreen
The surname Boreen is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bóithrín," which means a small road or lane. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near o......
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Bortree
The surname Bortree is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bòrd" meaning "table" or "board." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a......
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Boru
The surname Boru is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Bóraigh," meaning "descendant of Bóraigh." The name Bóraigh itself is believed to be derived from the word "bóireach," mea......
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Bouey
The surname Bouey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "buie," meaning "yellow." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with fair or yellowish hair. Over time,......
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Boughan
The surname Boughan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Buacháin," meaning "descendant of Buachán." The name Buachán is derived from the word "buachaill," which means "boy" or......
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Bourk
The surname Bourk is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "de Burca." It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the name of an ancestor. The name "de Burca" translates to "s......
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Bourke
The surname Bourke is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "de Burca." It is believed to have originated from the Norman settlers who arrived in Ireland in the 12th century. The name......
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Bovain
The surname Bovain is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bòbhainn," meaning "a place where cows are kept." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived......
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Bovair
The surname Bovair is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bò bhàrr," which means "top of the cow." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who owned or wor......
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