Fitzgerald surname: meaning and origin
Fitzgerald means son of Gerald (Norman Fitz, from the French fils, son). It is a Norman family that came to Ireland after 1169 from Kildare, Desmond and Kerry.
| Irish form | Mac Gearailt |
|---|---|
| Meaning | son of Gerald (Norman Fitz, from the French fils, son) |
| Home region | Kildare, Desmond and Kerry (Munster) |
| Origin | Norman |
| Variants | FitzGerald, Gerald |
History of the Fitzgerald name
The Fitzgeralds came with the Normans in the twelfth century and became the earls of Kildare and Desmond, two of the great Hiberno-Norman dynasties.
More surnames from Munster
- Barryde Barra · from Barry
- O'BrienÓ Briain · descendant of Brian
- CahillÓ Cathail · descendant of Cathal
- O'CallaghanÓ Ceallacháin · descendant of Ceallachán
- McCarthyMac Cárthaigh · son of Cárthach
- CaseyÓ Cathasaigh · descendant of Cathasach
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Fitzgerald mean?
Fitzgerald (Irish: Mac Gearailt) means son of Gerald (Norman Fitz, from the French fils, son).
What is the Irish spelling of Fitzgerald?
The Irish-language form of Fitzgerald is Mac Gearailt.
Where is the surname Fitzgerald from?
Fitzgerald is a Norman family that came to Ireland after 1169, associated with Kildare, Desmond and Kerry in Munster.
What are other spellings of Fitzgerald?
Related spellings and forms include FitzGerald, Gerald.