Deasy
“'of the Déise' — a man of the Déise people”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Deasy an Irish name?
Deasy is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Déiseach.
What does the surname Deasy mean?
Deasy (Irish: Déiseach) means “'of the Déise' — a man of the Déise people”. Origin: Gaelic territorial.
Where in Ireland is the surname Deasy from?
The historic homeland of the Deasy name is Waterford, Cork. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Deasy?
Déiseach. Related spellings: Deasey, Deacy.
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