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