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