Sugrue
“descendant of Siocfhraidh — the Norse Sigefrith, 'victory-peace'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Sugrue an Irish name?
Sugrue is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Siocfhradha.
What does the surname Sugrue mean?
Sugrue (Irish: Ó Siocfhradha) means “descendant of Siocfhraidh — the Norse Sigefrith, 'victory-peace'”. Origin: Gaelic-Norse.
Where in Ireland is the surname Sugrue from?
The historic homeland of the Sugrue name is Kerry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Sugrue?
Ó Siocfhradha. Related spellings: Shughrue, Segrue.
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