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It is short for 'Of' and means 'son of'.

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If "O" is before a last name, it is often an abbreviation for "Ó", which is a prefix in Irish surnames indicating "descendant of" or "grandson of." For example, O'Connor means "descendant of Connor." It signifies a connection to a particular ancestor in Irish heritage.

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