About Oshaughnessey
The surname O'Shaughnessy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Seachnasaigh," meaning "descendant of Seachnasach." The name Seachnasach is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "seachnach," which means "elusive" or "evasive." Therefore, the surname O'Shaughnessy can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the elusive one" or "descendant of the evasive one."
The surname Oshaughnessey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oshaughnessey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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