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Everything you need to know about the Irish surname Duffy: its meaning, origins, interesting facts, and famous people with the last name Duffy.
Are you a member of the Duffy family? Know that it's a great Irish name but have always wanted to learn more, like what exactly it means or what part of Ireland it's associated with?
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We have all the facts on the Irish surname Duffy here!
Irish derivation of Duffy:
Ó Dubhthaigh.
Name meaning:
"Descendant of the dark one."
Counties associated with the name:
Monaghan.
Duffy Coat of Arms motto:
"Like lightning."
Interesting facts about the Irish name Duffy:
- A French pirate, Dupré, changed his name to Duffy to avoid a charge of murder and fled to Newfoundland.
Some famous Duffys:
- Charles Gavan Duffy (1816-1903, Irish poet)
- Eamon Duffy (1947, Irish historian)
- James Duffy (1889-1969, Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross in 1917)
- Joe Duffy (1956, Irish radio personality)
- Carol Ann Duffy (1955, Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom)
- Aimee Anne Duffy (1984, Welsh singer)
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