Cafferty
“son of Eachmharcach, 'horse-rider'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Cafferty an Irish name?
Cafferty is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Eachmharcaigh.
What does the surname Cafferty mean?
Cafferty (Irish: Mac Eachmharcaigh) means “son of Eachmharcach, 'horse-rider'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Cafferty from?
The historic homeland of the Cafferty name is Donegal, Mayo. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Cafferty?
Mac Eachmharcaigh. Related spellings: MacCafferty, Cafferkey.
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