Early
“descendant of Maolmhocheirghe, ‘chief of early rising’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Early an Irish name?
Early is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Maolmhochóirghe.
What does the surname Early mean?
Early (Irish: Ó Maolmhochóirghe) means “descendant of Maolmhocheirghe, ‘chief of early rising’”. Origin: Gaelic learned family.
Where in Ireland is the surname Early from?
The historic homeland of the Early name is Leitrim, Cavan, Roscommon, Sligo, Donegal. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Early?
Ó Maolmhochóirghe. Related spellings: Earley, Eardley.
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