Brophy
“descendant of Brothe”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Brophy an Irish name?
Brophy is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Bróithe.
What does the surname Brophy mean?
Brophy (Irish: Ó Bróithe) means “descendant of Brothe”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Brophy from?
The historic homeland of the Brophy name is Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Brophy?
Ó Bróithe. Related spellings: O'Brophy, Brophie.
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