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Etymology of Clohessy

What does the name Clohessy mean?

The name itself is an anglicized form of the Gaelic "Ó Clochasaigh," derived from the Gaelic word "cloch" meaning "stone." 1

Early Origins of the Clohessy family

The surname Clohessy was first found in County Limerick, and East Clare. The homeland of the Ó Clochasaigh sept was Ballyclohghessy in Co. Clare and this surname is still found there, although it is now more numerous in Co. Limerick.

Early History of the Clohessy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clohessy research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1848 and 1968 are included under the topic Early Clohessy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Clohessy Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Clohessy, Clohessey, Clohossey, Clohosey, Clohesey, Cloghesey, Cloughessy, Cloghessey, Cloghesy, Cloghossey and many more.

Early Notables of the Clohessy family

  • the Clohessy family of County Clare

Clohessy migration to the United States +



Clohessy Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Patrick Clohessy, who was naturalized in Vermont in 1830
  • James Clohessy, aged 22, originally from Bultard, who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Britannic" from Liverpool & Queenstown 2
Clohessy Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • John Clohessy, aged 32, originally from Kilkee, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Kaiserin Augusta Victoria" from Queenstown, Ireland 2
  • Mary Clohessy, aged 18, originally from Limerick, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Queenstown, Ireland 2
  • Patrick Clohessy, aged 23, originally from Doonbeg, Co. Clare, Ireland, who arrived in New York City, New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Queenstown, Ireland 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Clohessy (post 1700) +

  • Robert Clohessy (b. 1958), American actor, best known for his role as Correctional Officer Sean Murphy on the HBO drama Oz
  • David Clohessy, American former Roman Catholic activist, national director and spokesman for the Survivor's Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)
  • Seán Clohessy (b. 1931), retired Irish hurler who played for Kilkenny (1953-1963)
  • Peter Martin Noel Clohessy (b. 1966), former Irish rugby union footballer, nicknamed "The Claw"
  • Peadar Clohessy (1934-2014), Irish Fianna Fáil and Progressive Democrats politician
  • Patrick "Paddy" Clohessy (1908-1971), Irish sportsperson and Fianna Fáil politician
  • Sean Clohessy (b. 1986), English professional footballer for Conference side Salisbury City
  1. MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.
  2. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result

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