Casey (surname)

Casey
LanguageOld Irish
(Anglicized)
Origin
MeaningVigilant or watchful
Region of originIreland
Other names
Variant formsCaissie
O'Casey
O'Cathasaigh
MacCasey
O'Casaigh

Casey is a common variation of the Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh/Cathaiseach, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful".[1] At least six different septs used this name, primarily in the counties of Cork and Dublin.

People with the surname Casey include:

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References

  1. ^ Muhr, Kay; Ó hAisibéil, Liam (2021). "Casey". The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland (1st ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780191841484.