Type Surname (from location)
Usage Irish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɛz.mənd/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Irish Ó Deasmhumhnaigh meaning "descendant of the man from South Munster", originally indicating a person who came from the region of South Munster (Desmond) in Ireland.

Related Names

RootDeasmhumhain (place name)
Given Name DescendantDesmond(Irish)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022