Hegarty
“descendant of Fágartach”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Hegarty an Irish name?
Hegarty is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hÁgartaigh.
What does the surname Hegarty mean?
Hegarty (Irish: Ó hÁgartaigh) means “descendant of Fágartach”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Hegarty from?
The historic homeland of the Hegarty name is Donegal, Derry / Londonderry, Cork. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Hegarty?
Ó hÁgartaigh. Related spellings: Hagarty, Hagerty, Heggerty.
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