The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Twomey an Irish name?
Twomey is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Tuama.
What does the surname Twomey mean?
Twomey (Irish: Ó Tuama) means “descendant of Tuaim — 'burial mound'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Twomey from?
The historic homeland of the Twomey name is Cork, Kerry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Twomey?
Ó Tuama. Related spellings: Toomey.
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