Surnames
The Ward Surname: Origin, Meaning and History
Ward has two unrelated roots: the Old English weard, a watchman, and the Irish Mac an Bhaird, son of the bard. The origin, meaning, variants and…
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The Kelly Surname: Origin, Meaning and History
Kelly comes from the Irish Ó Ceallaigh, descendant of Ceallach. Explore the disputed meaning, the seven unrelated septs, and how Kellys reached America.
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The Murphy Surname: Origin, Meaning and History
Murphy means "sea-warrior" in Gaelic. Meet the three unrelated Irish septs of Wexford, Cork and Connacht behind Ireland's most common surname, and its US story.
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The Collins Surname: Origin, Meaning and History
Collins has two origins: the Irish O Coileain of Limerick and west Cork, and the English son of Colin. Meaning, variants, Michael Collins and US rank.
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The Moore Surname: Origin, Meaning and History
Moore has two homelands: the English moor and the Irish O Mordha of County Laois. Explore the name meaning, spelling variants, notable bearers and US numbers.
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