Moriarty
“descendant of Muircheartach, 'skilled navigator' — from muir, the sea”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Moriarty an Irish name?
Moriarty is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Muircheartaigh.
What does the surname Moriarty mean?
Moriarty (Irish: Ó Muircheartaigh) means “descendant of Muircheartach, 'skilled navigator' — from muir, the sea”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Moriarty from?
The historic homeland of the Moriarty name is Kerry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Moriarty?
Ó Muircheartaigh. Related spellings: O'Moriarty.
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