The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Gormley an Irish name?
Gormley is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Goirmleaghaigh.
What does the surname Gormley mean?
Gormley (Irish: Ó Goirmleaghaigh) means “descendant of Goirmshleaghach, 'blue-spearman'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Gormley from?
The historic homeland of the Gormley name is Donegal, Tyrone, Derry / Londonderry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Gormley?
Ó Goirmleaghaigh. Related spellings: O'Gormley, Grimley, Gormilly.
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