| ![Show Contents]() Tohey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of ToheyWhat does the name Tohey mean? The original Gaelic versions of today's Irish names demonstrate a proud, ancient past. The original Gaelic form of the name Tohey is Ó Tuathaigh, which is derived from tuathach, which means ruler. Early Origins of the Tohey familyThe surname Tohey was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where they held a family seat as a clann, and their chief was known as O'Tuathaigh (meaning ruler). They were amongst the many tribes of western Ireland, septs of the Hy Niall who were descended from King Niall of the Nine Hostages. King Niall was perhaps the most famous of all Irish Kings being responsible for harassing the Roman departure from England at the foot of the Alps. Early History of the Tohey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tohey research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1593 and 1958 are included under the topic Early Tohey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tohey Spelling VariationsPronunciation, rather than spelling, guided scribes and church officials when recording names during the Middle Ages. This practice often resulted in one person's name being recorded under several different spellings. Numerous spelling variations of the surname Tohey are preserved in these old documents. The various spellings of the name that were found include Tuohy, Tuohey, Touhy, Touhey, Tooey, Tooy, Towey, Towy, Twoey, Twoy, Twohig, Toohey, Toohy,O'Tuohy, O'Tuohey, O'Touhy, O'Touhey, O'Tooey, O'Tooy, O'Towey, O'Towy, O'Twoey, O'Twoy, O'Twohig, O'Toohey and many more. Early Notables of the Tohey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tohey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Tohey migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Tohey:
Tohey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Patrick Tohey, who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1847
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