Lysaght
“son of Giolla Iasachta, ‘strange youth’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Lysaght an Irish name?
Lysaght is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Giolla Iasachta.
What does the surname Lysaght mean?
Lysaght (Irish: Mac Giolla Iasachta) means “son of Giolla Iasachta, ‘strange youth’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Lysaght from?
The historic homeland of the Lysaght name is Clare. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Lysaght?
Mac Giolla Iasachta. Related spellings: MacLysaght, McLysaght, Lysat.
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