indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Irish
Other Forms FormsÓ Laithimh, Ó Flaithimh, Ó Laochdha, Leahy, Lahey, Lahaie, Lahaye, Laffy, Lafey, Laffea, Laffay, Laffe, Laffee, Laffie, Laffer, Leafey, Leahey, Lehy, Leah, Laehy, Lea, Leghe, Lahy, O'Leahy
Meaning & History
Reduced anglicisation of Gaelic Ó Laithimh, itself derived from the earlier form Ó Flaithimh, ultimately from flaitheamh meaning "ruler". It could also be a variant of Leahy.