Geraghty
“son of Oireachtach, 'member of an assembly'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Geraghty an Irish name?
Geraghty is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mag Oireachtaigh.
What does the surname Geraghty mean?
Geraghty (Irish: Mag Oireachtaigh) means “son of Oireachtach, 'member of an assembly'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Geraghty from?
The historic homeland of the Geraghty name is Roscommon, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Geraghty?
Mag Oireachtaigh. Related spellings: MacGeraghty, Gearty, Gerity.
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