Duffy
“descendant of Dubhthach, 'the dark one'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Duffy an Irish name?
Duffy is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Dubhthaigh.
What does the surname Duffy mean?
Duffy (Irish: Ó Dubhthaigh) means “descendant of Dubhthach, 'the dark one'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Duffy from?
The historic homeland of the Duffy name is Monaghan, Donegal, Roscommon. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Duffy?
Ó Dubhthaigh. Related spellings: O'Duffy, Duhig.
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