Surnames of Gaelic Origin

8,379 surnames found of Gaelic origin

Cheevers
The surname Cheevers is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an tSaoir, meaning "son of the carpenter." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to iden......
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Chellis
The surname Chellis is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Iosa, meaning "son of the servant of Jesus." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally us......
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Chinnis
The surname Chinnis is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Shimidh, meaning "son of Simon." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Simon. T......
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Chirrick
The surname Chirrick is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ciar" meaning "dark" or "black." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a da......
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Chisem
The surname Chisem is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sìom" meaning "peaceful" or "calm." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a calm or peace......
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Chisholm
The surname Chisholm is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "caol" meaning "narrow" and "holm" meaning "meadow." It is believed to have originated as a locational name for someon......
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Chism
The surname Chism is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "siosm," meaning "a shaking" or "a quaking." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tremor......
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Chisolm
The surname Chisolm is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "caol" meaning "narrow" and "seam" meaning "a narrow place." It is believed to have originated as a locational name for......
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Chittick
The surname Chittick is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Shitig, meaning "son of Sitheach." Sitheach is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "sith," which means "p......
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Chivas
The surname Chivas is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sìth" meaning "peace." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was peaceful or had a calm demea......
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Chrane
The surname Chrane is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "craobh" meaning "tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent tree or in a wooded are......
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Chuckran
The surname Chuckran is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ciocáin, meaning "descendant of Ciocán." The name Ciocán is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "cioc,"......
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Cian
The surname Cian is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Cianán," meaning "ancient" or "enduring." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the......
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Ciara
The surname Ciara is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ciarán," meaning "dark-haired" or "black." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify t......
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Cinnamond
The surname Cinnamond is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Shimidh, meaning "son of Simon." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Simon.......
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Cissna
The surname Cissna is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Iain Shithne, meaning "son of John of the fairy mound." It is believed to have originated from a place name associat......
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Clabby
The surname Clabby is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Labhraidh," meaning "son of Labhradha." Labhradha is a personal name derived from the word "labhair," which means "to ......
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Clack
The surname Clack is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "clacian," meaning "to make a sudden, sharp sound," suggesting that the name......
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Clady
The surname Clady is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Giolla Chladaigh," meaning "son of the servant of Clady." Clady is a place name in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland......
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Claffey
The surname Claffey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Cléirigh," meaning "descendant of Cléirigh." The name Cléirigh is believed to have originated from the word "cléireach,......
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