MacDermot
“son of Diarmaid”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is MacDermot an Irish name?
MacDermot is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Diarmada.
What does the surname MacDermot mean?
MacDermot (Irish: Mac Diarmada) means “son of Diarmaid”. Origin: Gaelic dynasty.
Where in Ireland is the surname MacDermot from?
The historic homeland of the MacDermot name is Roscommon, Sligo. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for MacDermot?
Mac Diarmada. Related spellings: McDermott, Dermott.
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