Fitzpatrick surname: meaning and origin
Fitzpatrick means son of the devotee of Patrick. It is a native Gaelic Irish family from Kilkenny and Laois (Ossory).
| Irish form | Mac Giolla Phádraig |
|---|---|
| Meaning | son of the devotee of Patrick |
| Home region | Kilkenny and Laois (Ossory) (Leinster) |
| Origin | Gaelic |
| Variants | FitzPatrick, Kilpatrick |
History of the Fitzpatrick name
Fitzpatrick looks Norman but is Gaelic. The Mac Giolla Phádraig were lords of Ossory and used Fitz as a fashionable form of Mac.
More surnames from Leinster
- BrennanÓ Braonáin · descendant of Braonán
- ByrneÓ Broin · descendant of Bran
- O'CarrollÓ Cearbhaill · descendant of Cearbhall
- CullenÓ Cuilinn · descendant of Cuilean
- DoyleÓ Dubhghaill · dark foreigner
- DunneÓ Duinn · descendant of Donn
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Fitzpatrick mean?
Fitzpatrick (Irish: Mac Giolla Phádraig) means son of the devotee of Patrick.
What is the Irish spelling of Fitzpatrick?
The Irish-language form of Fitzpatrick is Mac Giolla Phádraig.
Where is the surname Fitzpatrick from?
Fitzpatrick is a native Gaelic Irish family, associated with Kilkenny and Laois (Ossory) in Leinster.
What are other spellings of Fitzpatrick?
Related spellings and forms include FitzPatrick, Kilpatrick.