About Raftery
The surname Raftery is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Raithbheartaigh, meaning "son of Raithbheartach." The name Raithbheartach itself is composed of the elements "raith," meaning prosperity or fortune, and "beartach," meaning lively or active. Therefore, the surname Raftery can be interpreted to mean "son of the lively or active one" or "descendant of the prosperous one."
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The surname Raftery is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raftery 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 Raftery in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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