Seery
“a later form of Ó Síoghradha, descendant of Síoghraidh, the Norse Sigefrith”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Seery an Irish name?
Seery is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Saoraidhe.
What does the surname Seery mean?
Seery (Irish: Ó Saoraidhe) means “a later form of Ó Síoghradha, descendant of Síoghraidh, the Norse Sigefrith”. Origin: Gaelic sept (from a Norse personal name).
Where in Ireland is the surname Seery from?
The historic homeland of the Seery name is Westmeath, Donegal, Mayo, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Seery?
Ó Saoraidhe. Related spellings: Seerey, O'Seery, Earner.
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