TheNameDBFogarty
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Irish 'Ó Fogartaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Fogartach' (exiled or banished one).
Etymology
From Irish Gaelic 'Ó Fogartaigh,' where 'fogartach' derives from 'fogartaighe' meaning 'exiled' or 'banished.' The surname originated in County Tipperary, Ireland.
About the Fogarty Surname
An Irish patronymic surname with roots in County Tipperary. The name has spread internationally through Irish emigration.
Distribution
Concentrated in Ireland, particularly Tipperary, with significant populations in Irish diaspora countries.
Notable Bearers
Thomas Fogarty (cardiologist), Elsie Fogarty (speech coach)