Surnames of Gaelic Origin

8,379 surnames found of Gaelic origin

Cainion
The surname Cainion is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Catháin, meaning "descendant of Cathán." The name Cathán itself is believed to be derived from the word "cath," meaning ......
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Caird
The surname Caird is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Gaelic word "ceard," meaning "craftsman" or "skilled worker." It was originally used as an occupational name for someone who was ......
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Cairl
The surname Cairl is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cairill," meaning "little rock" or "stony place." It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who lived near......
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Cairnes
The surname Cairnes is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "carn," meaning cairn or heap of stones. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near a p......
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Cairney
The surname Cairney is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Cairney, which refers to several locations in Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "cà......
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Cairns
The surname Cairns is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "carn," meaning a pile of stones or a cairn. In ancient times, cairns were used as landmarks or burial sites, and indivi......
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Cairy
The surname Cairy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Ciardha," meaning "descendant of Ciardha." The name Ciardha itself is derived from the word "ciar," which means "dark" or......
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Caise
The surname Caise is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cathasaigh," meaning "son of Cathasach." The name Cathasach is derived from the word "cathasach," which means "vigilant......
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Calahan
The surname Calahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ceallacháin, meaning "descendant of Ceallachán." Ceallachán is a diminutive form of the personal name Ceallach, which tr......
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Calander
The surname Calander is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "calan," meaning "narrow pass" or "neck of land." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived nea......
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Surnames of Gaelic Origin

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