Category: Family

  • What Are Some Common Irish Surnames and Their Meanings?

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    Many Irish surnames carry historical and cultural significance, often reflecting Gaelic, Norman, and Anglo-Norman influences due to Ireland’s complex history of invasions and migrations. While these names are common globally, investigating their meanings and origins can provide insights into potential Irish ancestry, although they no longer exclusively indicate Irish heritage due to widespread diaspora. Irish…

  • 20 Countries with the Highest Population of Irish Ancestry

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    Irish descendants are spread across Europe, with recent estimates indicating a staggering 80 million people. According to a report by Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, half of this population live in North America.   Although Irish men started to migrate in the early medieval periods, it was during the forced population transfers (1500 –…