Laly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Ireland

Etymology of Laly

The original Gaelic form of Laly was "O Maolalaidh," which may be derived from "aladh," which means "speckled."

Early Origins of the Laly family

Early History of the Laly family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laly research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1558, 1572, 1595, 1691, 1702 and 1766 are included under the topic Early Laly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Laly Spelling Variations

Just like the English language, the Gaelic language of Ireland was not standardized in the Middle Ages. Therefore, one's name was often recorded under several different spellings during the life of its bearer. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origins of the Laly family name include Lally, Lalley, Mulally, O'Mulally and many more.

Early Notables of the Laly family

• William O'Mullaly, Dean of Tuam (1558-1572) and Archbishop of Tuam (1572-1595)

Laly Ranking

France, the name Laly is the 7,218^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Laly family

Death and immigration greatly reduced Ireland's population in the 19th century. For the native Irish people poverty, hunger, and racial prejudice was common. Therefore, thousands left their homeland to seek opportunity in North America. Those who survived the journey and the quarantine camps to which they arrived, were instrumental towards building the strong developing nations of the United States and the future Canada. By far, the largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. These were employed as construction or factory workers. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Laly: John Lally settled in Virginia in 1764; Patrick, James, John, Michael and William Lally all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.