Fitzpatrick

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Patrick, from the Norman personal name Patrick.

Etymology

Derived from the Norman Fitzpatrick family who settled in Ireland after the Anglo-Norman invasion. The name combines the Norman patronymic 'Fitz' with the personal name Patrick.

About the Fitzpatrick Surname

Fitzpatrick is a Norman-Irish surname with roots in the Leinster region, particularly around County Laois. The family became thoroughly Hibernicized and produced numerous notable figures in Irish history.

Distribution

Concentrated in Leinster, particularly in County Laois, County Carlow, and County Kilkenny.