Coffey - Last Names

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Coffey

/ˈkɒfi/

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Meaning

Descendant of the raven

Symbolizes wisdom, legacy, and ancestral connection, often associated with insight and endurance through generations.

Symbolism

Embodies intelligence, mystery, and strength; the raven is a powerful symbol in Celtic mythology, representing prophecy and guardianship.

Etymology: Derived from the Irish Gaelic 'Ó Cobhthaigh' or 'Mac Cobhthaigh', meaning 'descendant or son of Cobhthach', a personal name thought to mean 'victorious' or possibly linked to 'raven'. The name was anglicized to Coffey during British rule in Ireland.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Originating in Ireland, Coffey is an anglicized form of an old Gaelic surname and remains most preva

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