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