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