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The plantation of Ulster in the 17th century led to many Scottish people settling in Ireland. These are the surnames of the original Scottish settlers from 1606 to 1641, who would go on to become the 'Scotch-Irish'. [1]
Pages in category "Surnames of Irish origin" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 700 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
It should only contain pages that are Irish-language feminine surnames or lists of Irish-language feminine surnames, as well as subcategories containing those things (themselves set categories). Topics about Irish-language feminine surnames in general should be placed in relevant topic categories .
Pages in category "Surnames of Ulster-Scottish origin" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Gilmore and Gillmore are surnames with several origins and meanings. The name can be of Irish, in particular from Ulster, [1] and Scottish Highland origin, Anglicised from the Gaelic Mac Gille Mhoire (Scottish Gaelic), Mac Giolla Mhuire (Ulster Irish Gaelic). [2] The name was a patronymic name meaning "servant of Mary". [2]
According to Professor Edward MacLysaght, in the mid-20th century Gallagher was one of the most common Irish surnames, most of the recorded births being located in the northern province, Ulster, and the western province, Connacht, with the majority being recorded in the homeland of the sept—County Donegal in Ulster. In 1890 it was ranked the ...
Extra: First recorded in 1095, it is one of Ireland's oldest surnames. As it derives from Cnáimhseach, which is a female name, Ó Cnáimhsighe appears to be one of the few matronymic Irish surnames. Archaic Anglicisations include O'Cnawsy and Kneafsey: Ó Buadhaigh (Boyce, Bogue) Meaning: Victorious Progenitor: Territory: Donegal
The Mac Cana were a Gaelic Irish clan who held the lands of Clancann and Clanbrassil, together known as Oneilland, in what is now northern County Armagh. [2] The surname is strongly associated with that part of Ulster. [1] According to Irish tradition they are a Milesian people descended from Colla-da-Chrioch, the first king of Airgialla.