For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
Carey | Very numerous: all provinces. The anglicised form of a number of Irish surnames which also occur as Keary, Kerin(s), Keighery etc. The Ir. Ó Ciardha were chiefs of Carbury, Kildare at the time of the Invasion and were dispersed. Other names quoted by Woulfe include Mac Fhiachra, Ó Ciaráin, Ó Céirín. IF. |
MacCarey | rare: Belfast area. Probably variant of Mac Carry, q.v. |
DEDs where Cary and a second surname are found together
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