Irish last names

We've got insight into 105 of common Irish last names, and the meaning behind each surname.

The Scots-Irish DNA Project now has 761 participating families. Below is a roster of the participating families. As you can see the families are a combination of Lowland and Highland Scottish surnames with a few native Irish surnames. All these families self identify as being Scots-Irish. Most of these families participated in the 18th Century Ulster Migration to English Colonies and early Republic, or in the 19th Century Ulster migration into Canada. The majority of the Lowland Scottish…

Anglicized versions of these names are shortened and became more popular than the original ones. But imagine if you can travel back in time to learn the history behind each name. Bliss!To quench your thirst for Irish surnames, MomJunction has compiled a list of 150 Irish last names with meanings and their history.

Irish last names have made their way across the world as Irish people migrated to different countries. You may recognise some of these Irish surnames in our list of the top 10 coolest Irish last names you will love. #Irishnames #Irishlastnames #lastnames

In this article, we highlight the top 100 Irish surnames (family names / last names) you’re bound to experience at least once in your life!

The Scots-Irish DNA Project now has 761 participating families. Below is a roster of the participating families. As you can see the families are a combination of Lowland and Highland Scottish surnames with a few native Irish surnames. All these families self identify as being Scots-Irish. Most of these families participated in the 18th Century Ulster Migration to English Colonies and early Republic, or in the 19th Century Ulster migration into Canada. The majority of the Lowland Scottish…

Irish ancestry stretches to the far reaches of the globe. So it comes as no surprise that no matter where you go, you tend to run into classic Irish names. Here are the top 100 Irish surnames you’re bound to experience at least once in your life! #Irishsurnames #Irishnames #Irishnamemeanings

A comprehensive list of Irish surnames, separated and ordered by the letters of the alphabet.

Unisex Irish names that are gender-neutral, such as Naoise, Rory, and Quinn, with meanings, origins, and popularity.