The top 100 Irish last names explained

Even if I don't win (which is most likely), I appreciate the opportunity. I was born Irish (Roark)but was adopted when I was 3 years old and my last name was changed to that of my step-father (Johnson) who my mother had married. I have never lost sight of my Irish heritage and am very proud of it. My stepfather has been very good to me over my life of 59 years. He died last week (bless his heart)but now I feel that I can explore my heritage further by visiting Ireland without hurting his feelings or pride.

a little disappointed I didn't fin my family's name

I am of cleary,clancy,enright,and casey and i married O'Hara---sweet

If you are Irish, you're great...

Looking at the comments there are more names missing than present

I would think Heggarty (o'heagarteach ) meaning "unjust" would be of significance. Seeing as it is ancient.

Without Larkin, you fall short.

How about McDaid from Derry? Any ideas of the origin?

What about the surname Fuller from County Cork? I've been told that's where we're from (besides London and Southern Scotland). Grandfather was James Green Fuller, grandmother was Liza Beddingfield. I'd love to have an Irish passport.

I think the ethnic slur about drunkards is in poor taste. Sad that is still acceptable to insult the Irish. Hold on to your head if you insult Muslims.

I can not believe Lynch is not included. I am married to a Lynch from Ballevourney, Co Cork. Lynch's from Galway more famous, or infamous with the hanging judge leading to the term "lynching". Unforgivable over sight!!!!

NOT MUCH SINCE O.MEEHAN WAS NT LISTED.

GeorgeDillon, I'm a little late getting back to you on the name Keogh. I think it may mean by way of horse or horsemen. The word caoi means way and the English seemed to have turned everything spelled with a C to a K. I give you cill (church) changed to Kil. Caoi has the right sound for the first syllable of this name Keogh.

Anyone have info on the name Darcy? That was my grandmother's name-she was from Tulsk, C. Roscommon; it is a Norman name, I believe, one of the Twelve Tribes of Galway---

To Bloomberg It's just another 100 ways to say drunkard.