Surnames of Gaelic Origin

8,379 surnames found of Gaelic origin

Meaney
The surname Meaney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maonaigh, meaning "descendant of Maonach." The name Maonach is believed to have originated from the word "maoin," which t......
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Meany
The surname Meany is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maonaigh, meaning "descendant of Maonach." The name Maonach itself is believed to have originated from the word "maoin," w......
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Meara
The surname Meara is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "meadhra," meaning "mirth" or "merriment." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who had a cheerful o......
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Meath
The surname Meath is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Mide," which means "middle." It is believed to have originated as a territorial name for someone who lived in or near the a......
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Meave
The surname Meave is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Meabh" or "Medb." It is believed to have originated from the ancient Irish legend of Queen Medb, who was a powerful and inf......
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Mebane
The surname Mebane is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Mebane" in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "meadhon" meaning "middle" and "bain" m......
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Mechan
The surname Mechan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "meachan," meaning "a small field." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely ......
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Mecimore
The surname Mecimore is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name McAmis or McAmish. It is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Amhlaoibh, meaning "son of Amhlaoibh." The n......
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Medill
The surname Medill is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Dheòradha, meaning "son of the servant of St. Dioran." The name Medill is associated with the Clan MacPherson ......
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Meechan
The surname Meechan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacEachainn, meaning "son of Eachann." Eachann is a personal name derived from the Gaelic elements "each," meaning "hor......
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