About Tumelty
The surname Tumelty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Tomaltaigh," meaning "descendant of Tomaltach." The name Tomaltach is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "tomalt," which means "a wounding." Therefore, the surname Tumelty likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their fierce or combative nature.
The surname Tumelty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tumelty 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 Tumelty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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