Daly
“descendant of Dálach, 'of the assembly'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Daly an Irish name?
Daly is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Dálaigh.
What does the surname Daly mean?
Daly (Irish: Ó Dálaigh) means “descendant of Dálach, 'of the assembly'”. Origin: Gaelic learned family.
Where in Ireland is the surname Daly from?
The historic homeland of the Daly name is Westmeath, Cork, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Daly?
Ó Dálaigh. Related spellings: O'Daly, Daley.
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