About Quigley
The surname Quigley is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Coigligh, meaning "descendant of Coigleach." The name Coigleach is believed to be derived from the word "coigeal," which means "untidy" or "unkempt." Therefore, the surname Quigley likely originated as a nickname for someone who was messy or disheveled in appearance.
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The surname Quigley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quigley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Quigley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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