McEvoy
“son of Fíodhbhadhach, ‘of the wood, woodman’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McEvoy an Irish name?
McEvoy is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Fhíodhbhuidhe.
What does the surname McEvoy mean?
McEvoy (Irish: Mac Fhíodhbhuidhe) means “son of Fíodhbhadhach, ‘of the wood, woodman’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McEvoy from?
The historic homeland of the McEvoy name is Laois. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McEvoy?
Mac Fhíodhbhuidhe. Related spellings: MacEvoy, McAvoy, MacAvoy, MacVoy, Evoy.
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