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