Comiskey
“son of Cumascach, 'the confuser' or 'mixer'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Comiskey an Irish name?
Comiskey is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Cumascaigh.
What does the surname Comiskey mean?
Comiskey (Irish: Mac Cumascaigh) means “son of Cumascach, 'the confuser' or 'mixer'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Comiskey from?
The historic homeland of the Comiskey name is Monaghan, Cavan. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Comiskey?
Mac Cumascaigh. Related spellings: Cumiskey, Cummiskey, Comaskey.
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