Fitzgerald

Meaning

Son of Gerald, from the Norman personal name Gerald.

Etymology

Derived from the Norman Fitzgerald family who settled in Ireland after the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1169. The name combines the Norman patronymic 'Fitz' with the personal name Gerald.

About the Fitzgerald Surname

Fitzgerald is a prominent Anglo-Norman surname that became one of the most powerful families in medieval Ireland. The Fitzgeralds held significant lands and influence, particularly in Munster, and produced numerous notable historical figures.

Distribution & Frequency

Widespread throughout Ireland with major concentrations in County Limerick, County Kerry, and County Waterford.

Fitzgerald Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

People with the Fitzgerald Surname