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