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Fitzgerald

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish

Meaning & History

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Means "son of Gerald" in Anglo-Norman French. It was brought to Ireland with William the Conqueror. A famous bearer was Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996), an American jazz singer.

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Other Languages & CulturesGarret, Garrett, Garrod, Jarrett(English) Giraud(French)
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isograms, Kennedy family
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Entry updated December 7, 2022

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