Scahill Surname History

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Ireland

Etymology of Scahill

What does the name Scahill mean?

The name Scahill is an Anglicization of the sept name "Mac Sgaithghil." The "Mac" prefix over time was changed to an "O" prefix, but neither are currently in use.

Early Origins of the Scahill family

The surname Scahill was first found in O'Dugan's Topographical Poem written about 1365. In the poem the Mac Sgaithghil sept was referred to as "of beautiful studs" and "over Corca Mogha." Corca Mogha, or Corcamoe, was the area originally held by the sept and is equated with the current parish of Kilkerrin in east County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island. The Mac Sgaithghil sept, however, was dispossessed of its lands in the 12th century by the Concannons.

Early History of the Scahill family

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Scahill Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Scahill, Scahil, Mac Scahill, O Scahill and others.

Early Notables of the Scahill family

the Scahill family of Galway

Scahill migration to the United States +

Scahill Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Margaret Scahill, who arrived in Boston in 1850 as a bonded passenger
James Scahill and his family, who landed in New Orleans in 1851
Martin Scahill, who was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1860
Bridget Scahill and her family, who landed in New York in 1868
Austin Scahill, who took the Oath of Allegiance in Philadelphia in 1873
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Contemporary Notables of the name Scahill (post 1700) +

Stephen Scahill, professional golfer