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