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Actually the full name is Mac Giolla Phadraig, meaning son of a servant of Patrick. It is the original clan name of the clan which is now most commonly called Fitzpatrick (although there are variations like Kilpatrick and Gilpatrick). The name was changed at the time of Henry VIII when the head of the Mac Giolla Phadraig clan was trying to curry favor with Henry in an effort to regain some of his land. The Fitzpatrick name is the only one of the Irish "Fitz" names which is NOT Anglo-Norman but rather an Irishman attempting to gain favor with his British master. Emma L. Fitzpatrick
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What nationality is the name Gillespie?
Gillespie is an Irish - possibly Scottish - surname, meaning Servant of the Bishop - Giolla an Easbaig.
What is the origin of the surname Gilsenan?
An Irish surname derived from Mac Giolla Seanáin (son of the servant of St. Senan) from Cos. Meath and Cavan, sometimes changed to 'Nugent'.
What is the surname forde in Irish?
Ford or Forde has four different origins in Ireland:The English Fords of Co. Meath called Fórd or Fúrdin IrishMac Conshnámha of north ConnachtMac Giolla na Naomh of Galway and south MayoÓ Fuartháin of Co. Cork and west Co. Limerick
Where does the last name Fitzpatrick originate?
It is the only surname with the prefix Fitz which is of native Irish origin, rather than Norman. The original surname was MacGilpatrick (Mac Giolla Pádraig, in Irish) meaning "son of the servant/devotee of St. Patrick. Strong in Leix and Kilkenny. Previous answer: Fitzpatrick is an Irish name meaning "son of Patrick."
Is the surname Boyd Irish?
It depends. If it's English it's habitational meaning "one who lived near Boyd river". If it's Scottish it means "From Bute". If it's Irish it's possibly a spelling variant of Mac Giolla Bhuidhe meaning "son of a yellow haired lad", or it could be a spelling variant of Buidhe meaning "one who had yellow hair". I'm an Irish Boyd by the way!
When was Tomás Mac Giolla born?
Tomás Mac Giolla was born on 1924-01-25.
When did Fedlim Mac Giolla Seanáin die?
Fedlim Mac Giolla Seanáin died in 1507.
When did Tomás Mac Giolla die?
Tomás Mac Giolla died on 2010-02-04.
When was Giolla Brighde Mac Con Midhe born?
Giolla Brighde Mac Con Midhe was born in 1210.
When did Giolla Brighde Mac Con Midhe die?
Giolla Brighde Mac Con Midhe died in 1272.
When did Cathal Buí Mac Giolla Ghunna die?
Cathal Buí Mac Giolla Ghunna died in 1756.
When was Cathal Buí Mac Giolla Ghunna born?
Cathal Buí Mac Giolla Ghunna was born in 1680.
When did Giolla Íosa Mac Fir Bisigh die?
Giolla Íosa Mac Fir Bisigh died in 1301.
When did Giolla na Naomh Ó hUidhrín die?
Giolla na Naomh Ó hUidhrín died in 1420.
When was Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde born?
Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde was born on 1957-08-29.
When did Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde die?
Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde died on 1984-12-02.
When did Giolla na Naomh Ó Cianáin die?
Giolla na Naomh Ó Cianáin died in 1348.
