McCaffrey
“son of Godfrey”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McCaffrey an Irish name?
McCaffrey is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Gafraidh.
What does the surname McCaffrey mean?
McCaffrey (Irish: Mac Gafraidh) means “son of Godfrey”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McCaffrey from?
The historic homeland of the McCaffrey name is Fermanagh. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McCaffrey?
Mac Gafraidh. Related spellings: MacCaffrey, Caffrey, Caffery, MacCaffery, McCaffery, MacGaffrey.
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